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hello madam, i have a 30 day period and now im taking femcon birth control pills(28 day pack) so i have a doubt how shud i use this 28 day pack and can i take the active pills during my periods??
Deepa,
Typically, when you start taking birth control pills, it will adjust your cycle so it will now be on a 28 day cycle instead of your usual 30 day cycle. Birth control pills are very commonly used to regulate periods. Just use it according to your doctor's instructions, and don't be concerned about your longer cycle, because its now most likely going to be regulated around a slightly shorter schedule.
Hope I could help,
Lyndsay
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Lyndsay Mercier
Expertise
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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