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A member asked:
When should i begin taking my birth control pills if my period came early?
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Depends: If you are already on the pill, take according to the pack and not your bleeding. If not on the pill, start taking the pill now. Generally need 7 days on the active pills for protection.
Answered 11/12/2013
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