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Does Missing Taking Birth Control Pills Affect Periods ?
I have currently bin on the combined pill now for a month and ive started my new pack, i keep forgetting to take the pill or I misplace them and so ive had to take 2 a day just so Im keeping on track with them, im up to the 10th day of taking them since my 7 day break and im worried this will effect my periods later or will have an impact, I dont worry a lot however as Ive bin using the most common know method of contraception and this is effective, what is your opinion on this?
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Sat, 26 Mar 2011
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Hi,
The way you are taking your pills will be ineffective.Taking 2 a day more than once in the same cycle will not leave you protected.If this method is not suiting you,i suggest you try a different method of contraception.
The way you are taking your pills will be ineffective.Taking 2 a day more than once in the same cycle will not leave you protected.If this method is not suiting you,i suggest you try a different method of contraception.
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