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Is it ok to start new pack of pills early to prevent period?
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Yes: If you are referring to starting a new pill pack instead of taking the placebo ('sugar') pills of your present pack, yes, you can do this. You will not have a period until you take the next set of placebo pills.
Answered 4/30/2014
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