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I took birth control pills for almost 3 weeks how long does it take to be out of my system?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

A few days: Birth control is out of your system about 5-7 days after you stop taking them. If you are sexually active consider starting them back up again

Dr Radovic agreed

Answered 3/5/2015

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