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Starting the birth control pill: what start date is best - sunday start (sunday after your period), or day 1 of your period, or does it even matter?
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Sunday after but: It is sunday after the period.This is so that you always start a new pack on sunday.It is easy and convenient.It can be started on first day or within 5 days after your period and it will be ok.So in reality it does not matter.
Answered 10/12/2017
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