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How many periods is it normal to skip while using the pill?

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As many as you like: It is perfectly fine to skip as many periods as you want. However mos people do it for 3 months at a time (4 periods a year).

Answered 3/20/2013

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Skip pill: You can skip as many periods as you want . Most people do take a break atleast once a year .

Answered 10/28/2017

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A member asked:

How many periods is it normal to skip while using the pill?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Mola answered

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