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Prescribed birth control pills for perimenopausal symptoms. do i have to wait until the sunday after my period to start? can't get preg, tubes tied.

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Dr. Nurit Winkler answered

No: You can start at any day of the cycle.

Dr Van Dis agreed

Answered 7/30/2013

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A member asked:

Prescribed birth control pills for perimenopausal symptoms. do i have to wait until the sunday after my period to start? can't get preg, tubes tied.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nurit Winkler answered

Dr Van Dis agreed

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