Question 1

can i stop taking my loestrin pills mid pack?

Accepted Answer

Depends on goals: Stopping the pills will trigger a menstrual cycle and you will no longer be preventing pregnancy.

Question 2

i want to give my body a break from the pill. can i stop yasmin mid pack?

Accepted Answer

Welk: Just remember you may increase chance of pregnancy. So be careful there

Question 3

should i complete my last pack of pills before ttc or can i stop taking them mid-pack?  i currently take the progesterone only pill.

Accepted Answer

Finish the pack: Finish the pack, then you can try and make sure you are taking either a prenatal or multivitamin along with an extra Folic Acid pill.

Question 4

i stopped taking my 28 cycle bc mid pack.can i ovulate after i stop taking my pills, still have a period afterwards and still be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, can ovulate: Whenever you miss pills or stop pills you're at risk of ovulating and becoming pregnant. Check a urine pregnancy test about 10 days after unprotected sex and it should be accurate.

Question 5

can you get pregnant if you stop the pill mid pack but use a condom from when you stop?

Accepted Answer

As long: As you are using protection the chances of pregnancy are slim.

Question 6

if i stop taking birth control mid pack, when can i expect to bleed? will this count as start of new cycle?

Accepted Answer

2 wks after the stop: Stopping at mid cycle which means you have one week contraceptive pill and remaining iron pills. My understanding is there is still chance you can have bleeding at 4th week pills taking. I believe it counts as start of new cycle.

Question 7

i accidentally took 4 contraceptive pill packs (ovranette) back to back (i miscounted). ive bad breakthrough bleeding is it ok to stop mid pack?

Accepted Answer

Don't stop!: Don't stop mid cycle. Breakthrough bleeding does not mean you aren't getting protection from pregnancy. Finish the pack ,then try to be more careful about taking them correctly.

Question 8

i'm taking the altavera birth control pill. is it safe to stop mid-pack?

Accepted Answer

Altavera: The Altavera will cease to protect you if you do that.

Question 9

having side effects 12 days into birth control pack, is it ok to stop mid pack? 
was previously just taking an estrace/provera combo can i just resume

Accepted Answer

Its ok to stop..: Keep in mind you may get a period. Its ok to resume previous OC in 2 weeks. Use backup contraception till then..

Question 10

can diane35 cause chest pain, fatigue, anxiety attacks? i am on 3rd pack and symptoms occur everyday. is it okay to stop diane mid cycle? i have pcos.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it can, but unwise to stop without consulting your doctor, especially mid pack

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Stop bc mid pack

A member asked:

Can i stop taking my loestrin pills mid pack?

A member asked:

I want to give my body a break from the pill. can i stop yasmin mid pack?

A member asked:

Should i complete my last pack of pills before ttc or can i stop taking them mid-pack? i currently take the progesterone only pill.

A member asked:

I stopped taking my 28 cycle bc mid pack.can i ovulate after i stop taking my pills, still have a period afterwards and still be pregnant?

A member asked:

Can you get pregnant if you stop the pill mid pack but use a condom from when you stop?

A member asked:

If i stop taking birth control mid pack, when can i expect to bleed? will this count as start of new cycle?

A member asked:

I accidentally took 4 contraceptive pill packs (ovranette) back to back (i miscounted). ive bad breakthrough bleeding is it ok to stop mid pack?

A member asked:

I'm taking the altavera birth control pill. is it safe to stop mid-pack?

A member asked:

Having side effects 12 days into birth control pack, is it ok to stop mid pack? was previously just taking an estrace/provera combo can i just resume

A member asked:

Can diane35 cause chest pain, fatigue, anxiety attacks? i am on 3rd pack and symptoms occur everyday. is it okay to stop diane mid cycle? i have pcos.

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?