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How do i skip my placebo week on a tri phasic bcp (ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo)? if i skip the placebos will i still be protected from pregnancy?

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Don't skip: Skipping the placebo pills while on a trip phasic bcp and continuing with a new pill pack may end up in a roller coaster of on and off breakthrough bleeding. A mono phasic pill is better suited if skipping or delaying a menstrual period is desired.

Answered 7/6/2015

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