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A member asked:

I've been on birth control for 16yrs never start on placebo week should i stop for a bit then restart to try to get it regular?

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

BCP: No need to stop if you ate healthy and not having any problems.

Answered 3/9/2015

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