Can I skip my period on the pill?

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Asked for Female, 19 Years

I’m on day three of my placebo week of the birth control pill. I realized I can’t afford to get my period right now. Can I start my next pack today and miss my period or will it still come? Will my sex be protected?

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Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist 25 yrs exp Navi Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Himani Gupta

Gynecologist 25 yrs exp Navi Mumbai

You can restart new packet from today. Most likely menses will not come. You will be protected

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