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Can i start a new pack of birth control in the middle of placebo?
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No: Follow the correct directions on your particular pill pack.
Answered 11/7/2018
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You can: Starting a new pack early during the placebo phase won't lower the effectiveness of the ocp.
Answered 8/11/2013
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