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I stopped my birth control about a month and a half ago. haven't gotten my period. can i start my birth control back without having my period?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Sure, no problem: You can stop and start birth control pills and it doesn't do you body any harm. You need to take birth control pills continuously for 7 days straight in order to have pregnancy protection. Hope that helps! period may be irregular depending on where you're at in your cycle when you re-start the pack.

Answered 3/7/2014

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A member asked:

I stopped my birth control about a month and a half ago. haven't gotten my period. can i start my birth control back without having my period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

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