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Re: necessary to take all placebo pills?

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 26 Feb 2003 19:46:58 -0600 (CST)

It is safe, but you should let your doctor know you are doing this. They will probably start to wonder after a while why your refills do not last as long as they should anyway.

At Wed, 26 Feb 2003, Anonymous wrote: >
>I am on a monophasic pill, Yasmin. I was told that my periods would be
>lighter/less painful when on the pill. They seem to be more painful than
>ever and my cycle has shortened to a consisten 24 days (i always get my
>period on the fourth day of placebo pills). Last month I began starting my
>new pack in the middle of my placebo pills (again, on the 4th day). My
>cramping and bloating was significantly less and my period significantly
>shorter. Is it okay for me to continue doing this--taking only four of the
>placebo pills? I have been on birth control for 6 months.
>
>--Annabel

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