A member asked:

My doctor told me i'm going to have my period at the last pill when should i start my new pack of birth control pills?

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Dr. Thomas Carzoli answered

As usual: Take your pills according to the pack and not your period. If you are on a 21 day pill, you finish the last pill, wait 7 days, and start a new pack.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/14/2017

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A member asked:

My doctor told me i'm going to have my period at the last pill when should i start my new pack of birth control pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Carzoli answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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