Key Points for Providers and Clients:

• Take one pill every day. For greatest effectiveness a woman must take pills daily and start each new pack of pills on time.
• Bleeding changes are common but not harmful. Typically, irregular bleeding for the first few months and then lighter and more regular bleeding.
• Take any missed pill as soon as possible. Missing pills risks pregnancy and may make some side effects worse.
• Can be given to women at any time to start later. If pregnancy cannot be ruled out, a provider can give her pills to take later, when her monthly bleeding begins.

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