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Will my period get delayed if i start my birth control a day before i'm suspected to get my period?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Birth control: On the birth control pill, your period will start after the last active pill (e.g during the inactive or dummy pills).

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Answered 9/24/2015

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