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Currently taking ortho-cept birth control. i'm due for my period next wk but would like 2 skip it due to vaca. can i just start a new pack to do so?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cycling birth contrl: Some doctors will control periods in this way. Take an active pill every day and skip any placeholder or sugar pills.

Dr Kwok and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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