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Is there any way to get your period earlier than the usual placebo week using birth control?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

By stopping: If you stopped your pills you would trigger a period but obviously you could also get pregnant.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/26/2014

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A member asked:

Is there any way to get your period earlier than the usual placebo week using birth control?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

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