If I take a break from my birth control pill to have a period, do I absolutely have to stop for 7 days?

If you are taking a break from your contraceptive pill to allow for a period, you can stop for as many days as you want, up to a maximum of 7 days. For example, you can pause your contraception for 2-3 days and then resume as usual afterward. Have a great day!

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If I take a break from my birth control pill to have a period, do I absolutely have to stop for 7 days?

If you are taking a break from your contraceptive pill to allow for a period, you can stop for as many days as you want, up to a maximum of 7 days. For example, you can pause your contraception for 2-3 days and then resume as usual afterward. Have a great day!