Re: I am trying to stop my period
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 10 Sep 2001 10:50:37 -0500 (CDT)
Now I understand. You started the pill a week late. Well, that may
have allowed an ovulation (although unlikely - I'd still recommend
another form of birth control for the first 3 weeks just to be sure) and
is not the way medical professionals do it. We normally recommend
starting a new pack when you would normally be starting your placebos
and take the new pack until honeymoon, vacation, whatever, is over and
the period can ensue. This would then have you taking the pill for more
than 3 weeks straight and up to 6 or more, depending.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Mon, 10 Sep 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>At Sat, 8 Sep 2001, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>Not sure exactly what you did but if you are on birth control pills,
>>continuing through the time you expect your period usually work.
>>
>>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>>
>>HSM
>>
>>At Fri, 7 Sep 2001, Dee wrote:
>>>Reply to doctor: Thank you for your response.
>I am always on time with my periods (28 days) and I knew I was to expect
>it the same time I fly out Aruba. I delayed my birth control 1 week and
>then started taking it so I would "hit" the Placebo pills (when you
>start your period)the week AFTER the vacation. I was just wondering if
>I am being irresponsible. I wonder what Dr's prescribe if you need to
>delay your period (honeymoon?, Etc.)
>
>Many Thanks- Dee
>>>
>I am trying to stop my period from coming next week (going on vacation).
>>>I took my birth control in the middle of the month thinking I could halt
>>>it for next week. Will this work?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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