YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for November, 2000: Re: Skipping Your Period

Re: Skipping Your Period

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 9 Nov 2000 19:21:26 -0600 (CST)

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It appears to be, but further study is necessary to confirm how safe for how long. It's not uncommon to do two months in a row to prepare for vacations and special occasions. Studies on 3 months and longer are underway. There's also a pill which will work on this principle and is expected to be released in the next two years.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

HSM

At Thu, 9 Nov 2000, Cassie wrote: >
>I have recently read several articles in magazines about skipping your
>period for long lengths of time(years), or just having it whenever it is
>convenient, by skipping placebo pills every month or when needed. In
>the articles they say this is not harmful, and sometimes even helpful
>(prevents cancer+++) Is this really safe?

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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