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Re: Birth Control Pills to Prevent Period

From: Kath (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 08:58:14 -0500 (CDT)


If you were on a monophasic pill, then I'd say go for it and it's very easy and safe to do, however, I've read that there are complications with triphasic pills (Ortho tri.)like bleeding anyways so I would ask your doctor before you attempt this.

At Tue, 10 Jun 2003, Jes wrote: >
>I am currently on Ortho Tri Cyclen and I have a seven day
>backpacking/camping trip planned right when I am supposed to get my
>period. I have heard that taking the pills consecutively (starting the
>next pack immediately after the active pills are done in the first pack)
>will prevent my period for that month. I want to know if that is true
>and if so what are the risks associated with doing it just once?
>
>Thanks.




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