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Is it possible for you to start a pack of birth control before cycle finish?

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Yes: I do this often for excessive bleeding and I also have patients eliminate some of the blanks if using a 28 pill pack to shorten or eliminate bleeding.

Answered 8/3/2014

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A member asked:

Is it possible for you to start a pack of birth control before cycle finish?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

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