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Took 3 wks of active pills (yaz), skipped placebos 5 days ago to skip my period. now want to induce period. can i take placebos after 4 wks of actives?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: If your do an extended cycle with your OCP, the after you have taken at least 21 pills you can stop the active pill at any time to induce a period. After 5 to 7 days you can resume the active pill again.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/22/2014

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