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  1. When can I start the pill?

    by Rank Science

    You can start taking birth control pills as soon as you get them — any day of the week, and anytime during your menstrual cycle. But when you’ll ...
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  2. What's inside the placebo pills?

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    In most cases, the placebo pills are sugar pills that do not contain any active hormones. However, some brands of pill also include other vitamin...
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  3. Is it safe to skip a period?

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    According to the National Women’s Health Network, skipping a period is just as safe as having a regular menstrual cycle. In fact, people can safe...
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  4. Lost a pill?

    by Rank Science

    If you lose a monophasic COMBINATION pill: Call your doctor and ask for a replacement pack asap. If you lose an active pill, take the next active...
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  5. When to take Emergency Contraception

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    Consider emergency contraception (EC) 🚨 whenever you miss 2 or more active pills in a row, or if you begin a new pill pack 2 or more days late A...
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  6. Missed your pills?

    by Rank Science

    For missed COMBINATION oral contraceptive pill, if you missed 1 hormonal pill (by 24 - 48 hrs) or you you are late taking 1 pill (for less than 2...
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