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Expert: - 10/18/2006


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I've been taking Alesse for about 10 months and have never had a problem with it. However, after returning to college, this month, my period came a week early. I have been taking my pill regularly and have not missed a dose. I was just wondering if I should just take the placebo pills when my period ends or if I should start a new pack.

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Hi Emily,
I am not a medical doctor so I would suggest that you ask your physician about your personal situation. I would think that you should take the pills in the correct way and order so that they will be most effective. If you don't take them the correct way according to the directions, your body would possibly not cycle normally. Have you had any side effects from the pill so far? I was on the pill some years ago and did some research and went off the pill and would not recommend this method of birth control. If you email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com perhaps I could find out more answers to your questions. Hope to hear from you soon.
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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