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I am going on vacation soon and need to postpone periods. i got loestrin fe for that, but i forgot to ask how to take the pills. with the 1st pill?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Postponing Menses: You just keep taking the active pills and do not take the placebo pills.

Answered 9/12/2014

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A member asked:

I am going on vacation soon and need to postpone periods. i got loestrin fe for that, but i forgot to ask how to take the pills. with the 1st pill?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

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