WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2007: Re: CONTRACEPTION: Continuous Use of BCP

Re: CONTRACEPTION: Continuous Use of BCP

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 May 2007 19:34:55 -0500 (CDT)

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Triphasic pills can NOT be used effectively for this purpose. Due to the way in which Tripashic Pills work (Ortho TriCyclen, TriPhasil, for example), if you take them continuously, you will have major problems with breakthrough bleeding. The hormones change throughout the pack of pills.....I think from a larger amount of hormone to a lower amount. You will want to talk with your MD about a Monophasic pill (same amount of hormone throughout the pack of pills....OrthoNovum, Yazmin, Yaz, for example). I take Yaz continously, and while I did have a couple of days of breakthrough, it was for me at least, more than likely due to another medical condition which affected the absorption of the pill. I've been taking them continously for 3 1/2 months and only had this happen during one pack, and that was when I was sick with something else.

I hope this has made sense. I am a bit lacking in sleep right now, so I do apologize. If anyone needs further clarification, please let me know.

At Wed, 23 May 2007, Pat Sonnenstuhl wrote: >
>There is a new one out that has just been FDA Approved. Not sure how
>available it is. Talk with your GYN provider about it. You can take
>almost any pill and just skip the spacer week. But now there are
>several brands that are specifically for that purpose. And, not
>everyone has spotting. So, you might be a lucky one.
>
>Also, Explore the risks and benefits of having fewer periods per year,
>and your reasons for wanting to do that.

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