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I am on birth control and i try to take my pill at the same time everyday. usually i get it a week early and it might be because i'm and hour or more off of when i regularly take it but i do take it. so after my period ended that week i started to take it

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably normal: As long as this is a transient, as opposed to recurrent, occurrence (more than 5 cycles). This can especially become an issue with ocp (oral contraceptive pill) transitioning.

Answered 12/28/2015

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A member asked:

I am on birth control and i try to take my pill at the same time everyday. usually i get it a week early and it might be because i'm and hour or more off of when i regularly take it but i do take it. so after my period ended that week i started to take it

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

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