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Re: Please tell me if I'm right!!!! Need to know quite urgently!From: Tracy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 28 Nov 1998 22:06:14 -0600 (CST)
At Sat, 28 Nov 1998, Nicola wrote: > >I know this is an old issue and I promise I HAVE done my homework and >looked up past messages..but please set my mind at rest once and for >all! In reading past messages on this forum I have concluded that it is >possible to 'miss' or delay your period using bcp's. I have never found >any reference to the type of pill I take, which is Gynera(each pill >contins 0.075mg gestodene and 0.03mg ethinylestradiol). I have done the >'skip a period' thing once by starting a pack straight after finishing >one, ie during my pill-free week,and took the whole pack, effectively >delaying my period by 3 weeks. > >Am I right or am I wrong in assuming this did nothing to reduce the >effectiveness of my pill? > >The reason why I NEED to know is that I need to do this again (I did >this a few months ago). Is it completely safe to do contraception-wise? >Another question...could I just take any number of 'extra' pills eg 7, >10 or 14, effectively delaying my period by that number of days and >still be safe? > >Thanks >Niki You can safely take cycles of pills one after another without the placebos or days off. Doctors often suggest this method when heavy or continuous bleeding is involved. This does not decrease the effectiveness in any way. You should completely finish the 2nd cycle of pills, not cutting off midway through. Just finish up the pack as you usually would. Tracy
-- Tracy L. Trull MA, NA, PCT http://www.obgyn.net/women/bios/trull.htm http://members.tripod.com/~traciet tracy.trull@obgyn.net
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