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What do i do if i miss a week or so of birth control pills and start spotting? when do i start again?

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Depends: If you start your pill packs on Sunday, wait until Sunday and then throw the pack away and start a new one. If you start on a different day, throw your old pack away and start a new one today. In either case, use a back up method, such as condoms for at least 21 days after you start your new pack. Best wishes.

Answered 9/14/2014

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