A 25-year-old female asked:

I have miss placed the last four pills in my birth control pack, the 4 before the sugar pills, bleeding for 4 days, should i start a new pack sunday?

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Dr. Alfredo Nievesanswered

Gynecology 40 years experience

Yes: Most importantly use a backup method for contraception.

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