If my period comes while I'm on the pill, do I start a new pack or can I continue the one I have now?

32-year-old woman4 years ago

I normally take my pill 2-3 months in a row and then my period and then I start again 2-3 months

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Alexandre Chagnon · 4 years ago

Hello Ma'am,

You need to continue the pill as if there is no bleeding. This way, the bleeding will stop in less than 5 days and you will still be protected.

Note that this sometimes happens during times of stress or, of course, when you forget a pill.

Happy day,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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