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I dropped & lost 1 of my bc pills so i took tomorrows. i know itll work the same but when i get to the sugarpills will i get my period a day early?

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Dr. Corey Bosin answered

Dropped pill: You may get your period a day early. However, since you technically did not complete the cycle as designed by the manufacturer, you may want to use a condom back up through the next period and next pill pack.

Dr Unger and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/11/2014

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A member asked:

I dropped & lost 1 of my bc pills so i took tomorrows. i know itll work the same but when i get to the sugarpills will i get my period a day early?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Corey Bosin answered

Dr Unger and another doctor agreed

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