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Is it safe to skip placebo week and continue with a new birth control pack instead?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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See answer: If you know the placebo week, you do not need to take those if that is your question, and simply start a new pack at the day you normally would. Best wishes.

Answered 6/4/2013

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A member asked:

Is it safe to skip placebo week and continue with a new birth control pack instead?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

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