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A member asked:
Started my period today second day on placebo pill do o continue to take it and once i finish the placebo will be protected once i start my new pack i am on lessina birthcontrol ?
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Yes: You will be protected since you are in your period. Remember there is non 100% secure method, however, it will be rare. Just continue taking them as they are prescribed.
Answered 2/15/2020
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