WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: Skipped placebo week and nervous

Re: Skipped placebo week and nervous

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:06:08 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Caroline wrote: >
>After checking with my doctor's office, I skipped the placebo week of
>pills two cycles ago to avoid getting my period while on vacation (I'm
>on Loestrin FE). I immediately started a new pack of active pills, but
>when I got to the placebo week of that pack, I did not have my period
>(and I've taken all pills perfectly for the past few months--no misses).
>
>I have very occasionally gone through the placebo week without bleeding
>(and I do recall seeing a tiny bit of what looked like menstrual tissue
>during this last placebo week), so I'm hoping this is all this is, but
>it just seems like my period would be "raring to go" after being skipped
>for a month. I'm just feeling a little nervous and would appreciate
>some feedback on this situation. Also, I've been taking my vitamin
>supplement with my pill at night--there's nothing dangerous about doing
>that, is there?
>
>Thanks!

It is not a pregnancy issue. The longer you take the pill, the thinner the endometrial lining becomes, and this particularly true if you take active pills for longer periods. Not bleeding is not really a medical issue, though it can certianly be scary and frustrating.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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