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Which Is The Best Day During The Cycle To Start Birth Control?
I previousl took birth control but stopped because it made me gain weight, I took it for help with acne and cramps. now that im actually sexually active I want to be safe and start taking birth control again. when would be the best day to start? first day of my period?
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
If you are staring with a birth control pill then it is best to start it on day 1 of the period to have a full protection in this cycle also.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
If you are staring with a birth control pill then it is best to start it on day 1 of the period to have a full protection in this cycle also.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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