I got my period before taking my placebo pills

G. M.

Hi, I'm on my first month of birth control pills. (Tri-Sprintec) I've been cramping for almost a week, and now my period seems to be here. I'm on day 20 of my pills, so I only have one more pill to take before the placebos.

Is this normal?

Should I start the placebos tonight instead of taking my last pill (since I'm already bleeding)

Am I still ovulating?

Is this normal?

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