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Can starting the birth control pill delay ovulation that is due in a week?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possible: If started early enough in the cycle, the pill can prevent ovulation. However, if the cycle has advanced far enough, ovulation will still occur even after starting the pill.

Dr Chin agreed

Answered 1/25/2014

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