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Is it safe to skip placebo pills in birth control? and what are the side effects?
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“Sugar” birth control pills are another name for the non-hormonal placebo or reminder pills in your birth control pill pack. These pills are meant to help you remember to take your pill every day and start your next pack on time. ref: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/ask-experts/what-are-sugar-birth-control-pills#
Answered 1/15/2023
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