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My period should come the 9th of every month. i was interested in taking birth control and would like the skip my period for the month of march. how do i do that?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Some people: take the active pills (3 weeks) and start a new pack, with no break in active pills. This may allow them to avoid a period that month.

Answered 2/29/2020

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A member asked:

My period should come the 9th of every month. i was interested in taking birth control and would like the skip my period for the month of march. how do i do that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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