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A member asked:

I took the first (of 4) inactive yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pills yesterday and today i started a new pack because i had to skip my period. will it work? is it safe?

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Dr. Amy Bruner answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: As long as you don't miss more than seven days of active pills you should still have contraceptive protection. However, taking the first 4 inactive pills may cause you to spot or your period to start anyway. Just keep taking your pills every day. To avoid having a period your need to take just active pills every day.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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