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Birth control help

2017-06-16 07:04:06
I started the pill today and was told I couldn't get the shot because I NEEDED to be on my period - which isn't till next month and I didn't want to wait that long for protection - when is it okay to switch to the shot?
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Idea period  to start a pill is day 2 to 5 of menses. You have not mentioned last date of period.

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