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Could you tell me what happens when you skip the last row (the inactive pills) of your birth control pills?

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Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Nothing: Those pills are only there as a reminder to keep you on schedule. They do not provide any other benefit.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 8/4/2013

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A member asked:

Could you tell me what happens when you skip the last row (the inactive pills) of your birth control pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Dr Livingston agreed

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