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I'm bleeding a week before my placebo pills, now that i want to get pregnant can i stop the pills since i'm bleeding? or should i finish the pack?

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Ask your gyn: But if you want to get preg , you can stop your pills you may have a prolonged period after you stop.

Answered 6/30/2013

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