YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for June, 2003: Re: Birth Control Pills to Prevent Period

Re: Birth Control Pills to Prevent Period

From: H (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 09:39:04 -0500 (CDT)

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This is not dangerous, not risky. There are even many women who do this for years and never (or rarely) have a period. On a triphasic pill like Ortho Tri Cyclen, the way to do it is a little different than just skipping the fourth week and going to the next pack, although that might work for some people. The best way, if you're planning ahead, is to get two packs of pills, take the first week's pills of both packs, then the second week of both packs, then the third week of both packs. If you want to have your period after that, just take one week off (or one week of reminder pills), then go back to your usual schedule. Your pill schedule would look like this: 1st week 2nd week 3rd week reminder (period) then back to normal

Your pills will still be effective as birth control. If you plan to do this often, your best bet would be to switch to a monophasic pill (like Ortho Cyclen). It's much easier and more predictable with a monophasic pill.

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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