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Can i start my birth control mid cycle? linessa 21 (increasing doses of desogestrel over 21 days from 100mg to 150mg plus 0.025mg ethinyl estradiol).

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: If you are 100% sure you are not pregnant, you can start them at any time in thee cycle. Use back up birth control until first period.

Answered 9/28/2016

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