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A member asked:

It's my first time taking birthcontrol pills i took my first pill sunday i will be starting my period in 1day should i still take the pills in order ?

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YES: continue your pills without stopping and go directly into your next pack after finishing the first.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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