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What happens during the seven days of taking an inactive pill?

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According to the Mayo Clinic, many traditional combination birth control packs contain 21 active pills and seven inactive ones to mimic a natural menstrual cycle. Therefore, what happens during the seven days of taking an inactive pill is a planned drop in hormones that triggers withdrawal bleeding, a key process for maintaining your pill-taking routine and providing reassurance.