A member asked:

Only have 4 days left of active pills. should i skip my sugar pills and just start a new pack to keep it in my system?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

No finish the pack: Even though you can skip the last 4 pills and wait for four days to start the new pack.But it is a good idea to be in habit of finishing the pack and starting the new pack because some times you may forget when you are supposed to start a new pack.

Dr McCurdy agreed

Answered 1/22/2015

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A member asked:

Only have 4 days left of active pills. should i skip my sugar pills and just start a new pack to keep it in my system?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Dr McCurdy agreed

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