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Can i take birth control pills eventhough i haven't had my period? my period is irregular so i have no idea when it will come... thank you
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Starting BCP's: The traditional way to start bcp's is start on the 5th day of bleeding or the sunday after a normal period. Since you are irregular this poses a problem. My suggestion is to do a blood pregnancy test to be certain that you are not pregnant (assuming that you have used condoms when having sex the last month), and if negative then start the bcp's.
Answered 7/30/2014
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