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What to do if i'm in the second week of my birth control (tri previfem). if i stop taking the birth control now, will my period come this week?

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Maybe: It might, but to avoid irregular bleeding, I would suggest you stop at the end of the pack.

Answered 6/22/2014

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A member asked:

What to do if i'm in the second week of my birth control (tri previfem). if i stop taking the birth control now, will my period come this week?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

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