Re: [Birth Control] How can I make my menstral cycle occur a week late?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 10:25:46 -0500 (CDT)
You can do this. Depending upon which type of pill (monophasic or
triphasic) the exact way to do it and the pills to do it with will vary.
More in the archives about this.
Dr.M
At Sat, 12 Oct 2002, Terry wrote:
>
>I am taking an overseas trip and would like to delay my menstral cycle
>by a week. This will allow me to go on the trip without the hassle of
>my period while traveling. The trip is many months away. Can I alter
>the way I take my birth control pills to get on a new schedule and
>change the timing of my cycle?
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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