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If your period comes a week early do you take birth control as normal?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Yes: Provided you have not missed mills earlier and there is no chance of pregnancy.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 12/29/2013

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