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A 19-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to have unprotected sex on last day of sugar pills on first pack of birth control? when my period will most likely not come on sugar pills?
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
On birth control?: If you are on birth control, you are protected from getting pregnant, however you must be sure you know the person very well as bc pills do not protect against sti's, ...Condoms do. Best wishes.
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Im on Tri Sprintec Lo. I just finished my second pack of it. Im on the sugar pills, therefore I have my period. My period is heavier than last month.I have little bit of clots with it. Is this variation of period normal on birth control?
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A female asked:
Can I start a new pack of birth control before I finish my sugar pills to stop my period early?
Dr. Audrey Preferanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40 years experience
YES: It's always ok to start new pack earlier, never ok to do so later.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
I got my period before i started my sugar pills in my birth control pack... Will i get my period again once i actually start the sugar pills?
Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
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A 37-year-old female asked about a 37-year-old member:
I started a new pack of active pills of birth control today. I just ended the sugar pills. Will the start of active pills (new pack) stop my period soon? In a few days? Thanks
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes: it should stop the flow, if not discuss with your doctor
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