Do I have to wait for my period to finish before starting a new pack of my birth control pills?

To ensure the effectiveness of your birth control pill, it is important to take at least 21 active pills in a row without a break. You should not go more than 7 days without taking an active pill. It is not necessary to wait for your menstruation to end before starting a new pack of birth control pills.

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Do I have to wait for my period to finish before starting a new pack of my birth control pills?

To ensure the effectiveness of your birth control pill, it is important to take at least 21 active pills in a row without a break. You should not go more than 7 days without taking an active pill. It is not necessary to wait for your menstruation to end before starting a new pack of birth control pills.