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I've been on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ed for 6 months i have 2 active pills left befor i start the sugar pills but got my period before i started sugar pill is this ok?

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Yes: Yes! Just keep taking the pills as always, including the remaining two active pills. Best wishes!

Answered 7/12/2016

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