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It is my sixth period day and i'm still flowing heavily. can i start taking my birth control or should i wait until it has ended.

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Dr. Pamela Svendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take as prescribed: You should take your birth control as directed on the package.

Dr Brand and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2014

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A member asked:

It is my sixth period day and i'm still flowing heavily. can i start taking my birth control or should i wait until it has ended.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Svendsen answered

Dr Brand and another doctor agreed

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