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Can anyone answer a question about birth control - does it matter at all when you start your new pack?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sunday: Most women start their birth control pills the sunday after they start their period.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/3/2013

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