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Can i take birth control on my second day of my period when i didn't take it on my first day?its my 1st time using birth control.
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2nd DAY OCP start OK: If you start 'the pill' on the first day of your period and it offers the best protection against pregnancy throughout the first month . If you start on the 2nd day or later some doctors would recommend a 'back up' method for birth control 'just in case'. You can also start a pill pack on a sunday and 'not have a period on a future weekend! ' --so you have options.
Answered 5/17/2017
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