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When should i start taking my second pack of birth control?

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Immediately.: Most pill packs have 28 pills. You should start your next pill pack the day after you finish your current pill pack.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/29/2015

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