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Is it ok to start my birth control pills the first day of my cycle? my cycle got messed up from my last birth control so now i don't know when to take

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Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Starting BCP's: The usual is to start bcp's of the 5th day of bleeding or the sunday after your period. But starting on the first day of bleeding may alter your normal cycle length.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Is it ok to start my birth control pills the first day of my cycle? my cycle got messed up from my last birth control so now i don't know when to take

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Dr Higginbotham agreed

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