A 32-year-old member asked:
Is it okay to stop loestrin 24 in the middle of the pack and then switch to estrostep (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone) fe because period is long?
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Dr. Anne Wiskindanswered
Gynecology 37 years experience
Complete current pac: Unless you are having severe side effects from a birth control pill, it is usually better to complete your current pill pack before changing to another pill. By doing so, you decrease your risk of pregnancy and break through bleeding.
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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