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How do i skip my period on triphasil (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel)?

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Skip the last week: The last 7 pills in your pack are placebo, "sugar pills". If you skip these, and just start the first pill in the next pack you will skip your period.

Answered 5/22/2018

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