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What occurs if i started taking birth control before my next period?

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Timing would be off: Birth control is given to regulate periods in addition to prevent pregnancy. If you started taking birth control in the middle of your cycle, before you had a period, your cycle will be off and you may bleed twice in the same month.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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