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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
Dr. Thomas Carzolianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 47 years experience
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.
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