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Q: Starting Yaz between periods

asked by: melimel on November 2nd, 2009

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i recently started my birth control yaz.one of the reasons is because i have abnormal periods.i never know when im going to get it.in the directions it says that you should start the pill on the first day of your period.i havent had my period in about 2 months and wanted to start the pill already so i just did.even though im not on my period.will the pill still be affective..and if so.when?? please help.thanks!! (:

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susan862003

replied on November 3rd, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

Yes, the pill will be effective. You should not have unprotected sex for 7 days after starting it. To be safe with a mid cycle start, use other forms of birth control for the first 14 days.

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