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Is it okay to start my new pack of bc pills a week late so my period would come at a more optimal time. would it upset the system make me bleed irreg?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

O.K to start later: The first month, it would be useful to use condoms or a backup method of co.ntraception

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/10/2014

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A member asked:

Is it okay to start my new pack of bc pills a week late so my period would come at a more optimal time. would it upset the system make me bleed irreg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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