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Expert: - 5/13/2009


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I am on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo.  What would happen or what should I do if I take Thursday's pill on Wednesday, I just noticed it today on my dial pak.  I have been taking Ortho since November of '08 and this is the first time thst I'm taking thursday's pill on wednesday.

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Hi Natalie,

So are you saying that you are a day ahead on taking the pill-like you took an extra one? I would advise you to ask your doctor or pill provider. But in my opinion, I would say that you would just keep taking one a day and you would be finished one day sooner than normal.
But that's just my opinion.

I don't advise taking the birth control pill in general or any kind of hormonal birth control methods. I feel that the "natural" way is best, not a lot of hormones. Anyway, if you want to talk more about this or tell me what happened, please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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