Question 1

is it safe to take yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control pills to delay period? what are the chances of getting blood clots if you do take them for the first time?

Accepted Answer

Birth control: Millions of women across the world use birth control to regulate their menstrual cycles making them one of the most common medications prescribed of all time. The risk of blood clot formation and someone with no personal or family history is about one per  20, 000 people. This is not much higher than the baseline  risk for blood clots non-birth-control users.

Question 2

i need to delay my period, its really important. what can i do? should i take birth control pills? i have access to them. i have never taken birth control pills.

Accepted Answer

Your : Your doctor can recommend a safe birth control period for you to take.  There are now birth control pills that can avoid the period altogether, and this is safe to do.  Please be seen though and have a complete evaluation.  If there is any chance you are pregnant please take a test prior to starting birth control pills.

Question 3

i take birth control pills(21 with the week off where my period starts)and now i have to take sertraline and anxiar.when i took other antidepressants my period was delayed but at that time i was not taking birth control pills.will my period be late?

Accepted Answer

: Time will tell. Some people may have a change in their menstrual pattern with new medication.  What is the name of the other medication besides sertraline?  I believe you may have misspelled it.  You can ask the pharmacist to check and see how many women experience change in their periods on the medications.

Question 4

what if i take plan b today and start birth control pills 2moro will my period be delayed?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Potential side effects w emergency contraception include menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period).

Question 5

can you take aygestin to delay a period at the same time as birth control pills to prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The mixture may lead to heavier bleeding when you stop!
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 6

is there any way i can stop or delay my period for a day or two after missing days of my birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

Probably nnot: The pill is very effective at regulation the cycle when take consistently.  The pill is also very effective at causing irregular and unpredictable bleeding when take inconsistently.  The most effective regimen to regulate your cycle is to take the pill daily as prescribed.  You can talk to your doctor about trying an extended cycle, depending on the specific pill you take.

Question 7

can i start taking birth control pills today to delay my  period which starts in 6 days?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Even if you started the pill, it may not prevent you from starting your period.

Question 8

can i start a new pack of birth control pills two days before my period to delay it for a vacation if i haven't been on birth control can before?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as your pregnancy test is negative you can start a birth control pack at anytime in your cycle. Since your cycle is supposed to start in two days it may or may not prevent you from having a period. That is not alot of time but it might work to delay the cycle.

Question 9

can birth control pills delay your period?

Accepted Answer

Birth control: Birth control pills change when you have your period. There is usually seven pills at the end of each pack during which you have your period.

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Is it safe to take yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control pills to delay period? what are the chances of getting blood clots if you do take them for the first time?

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I need to delay my period, its really important. what can i do? should i take birth control pills? i have access to them. i have never taken birth control pills.

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I take birth control pills(21 with the week off where my period starts)and now i have to take sertraline and anxiar.when i took other antidepressants my period was delayed but at that time i was not taking birth control pills.will my period be late?

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What if i take plan b today and start birth control pills 2moro will my period be delayed?

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Can you take aygestin to delay a period at the same time as birth control pills to prevent pregnancy?

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Is there any way i can stop or delay my period for a day or two after missing days of my birth control pills?

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Can i start taking birth control pills today to delay my period which starts in 6 days?

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Can i start a new pack of birth control pills two days before my period to delay it for a vacation if i haven't been on birth control can before?

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