A member asked:

I'm on my first pack of 28 day regimen of ortho tri-cyclen. do i absolutely need to take the last last 7 (placebo pills)?

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

No: You can skip them and resume your next pack in one week or you can start a new pack immediately and skip your cycle - both are safe. May have a problem with insurance coverage if you start a new pack every 21 days.

Answered 11/3/2013

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