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2021-05-17 13:39:03
Hi I had got prescribed by doctor birth control pills which is femilon tablets . Yesterday night at 8 pm my periods had started and I just remembered to start the tablets . Can I start from now or need to wait
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Start taking it from today itself and take daily for 21 days without missing any pill (preferably take on same time)

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OCP are to be started from the first day of menstrual period so you can start it

Answered2021-05-17 13:42:29

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