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    Mary24 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 14, 2013, 10:11 AM
    Delaying period with birth control
    Hi I would like to skip my next period which I believe will start in two weeks. I was prescribed Apri birth control. If I begin taking this pill immediately can I delay my period by 1 week ?
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    Dec 16, 2013, 02:37 PM
    That is something I would talk to your doctor about. I wouldn't advise it. Why do you want to skip your period?
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