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

Re: Birth Control Pills to Prevent Period

From: lauren (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 12 Jun 2003 00:07:46 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 11 Jun 2003, H wrote: >
>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.
>

I definately do not recommend this. This can be dangerous and messing around with the hormones your body is used to won't give you a positive result. I would not do this. And if you plan on doing it, at least consult your doctor first instead of taking tips from people who aren't real doctors. You odn't want to take chances with your health.

-- Lauren

I'm not a doctor but have a background in medicine and biology. If you have any further questions, you can email me at standbyme1986@hotmail.com and I will try to answer asap.

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