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A member asked:

Had period just over a week ago, but don't want to get it in 2 weeks because not ideal timing. can i stop taking bc pills and get period again, early?

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Birth control: It may be easier for you to actually continue taking your birth control and skip the placebo pills when you get to the end and start a new pack right away, this way you won't get your period.

Answered 2/7/2014

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