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If I missed my Sunday start date, can't I just start Tuesday and finish the pack to make it a Tuesday start date?

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Jackie,

I am pretty sure you can do that; I believe the whole Sunday start date is just there because Sunday seems to be the best day to start and its easy to remember. I don't think starting on Tuesday should be a problem, but if I were you, I'd double check with your doctor just in case.

Sorry for the late response, my computer was down all weekend!

Hope I could help,

Lyndsay

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Lyndsay Mercier

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I can answer questions regarding birth control options and their effectiveness, which one might be right for you, where you can get birth control,possible side effects, insurance and pharmacy issues, and any other question you may have!

Experience

I am trained in Sexual Health Peer Education, and have extensive training regarding birth control and STIs. I am also a volunteer for Planned Parenthood, a leading provider of low-cost birth control. On a more personal note, I got pregnant at the age of 15 so I can tell you which methods do not work. I am also a current user of birth control and have had personal experience with a number of different methods.

Organizations
I am the President of Northern Michigan University's chapter of VOX:Voices for Planned Parenthood, which is a student organization focusing on sexual health and education, unplanned pregnancy prevention, and STI prevention.

Publications
I have written an article regarding my teen pregnancy story which will be published on www.teenwire.com on June 24th.

Education/Credentials
I am currently a senior at Northern Michigan University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology and Gender Studies. I am trained and certified in Sexual Health Peer Education and am currently teaching a college course focusing on STI prevention.

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