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Can Incomplete Course Of A BC Pack Cause Irregular Menstruation?

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Posted on Sat, 30 Jul 2016
Question: I started a new pack of birth control pills instead of taking the last week of pills that you take while on your period. Will this cause me to skip my period?
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Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes. This will skip your period.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns.

The last week of pills do not contain hormones. That is the reason you start withdrawal bleeding during that week. Since you did not take these pills and immediately started the new pack you will skip your period.

If you have further concerns do write to me.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
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Can Incomplete Course Of A BC Pack Cause Irregular Menstruation?

Brief Answer: Yes. This will skip your period. Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns. The last week of pills do not contain hormones. That is the reason you start withdrawal bleeding during that week. Since you did not take these pills and immediately started the new pack you will skip your period. If you have further concerns do write to me. Best wishes, Dr Rama