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A member asked:

If i take birth control the night of ovulation will it prevent period? my period is scheduled to come when i am living on a boat for 2 weeks. thanks!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: If you wanted to manipulate your cycle, you have to start on it a couple of months beforehand. It's too late,for this period.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 6/22/2014

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