A member asked:

I got my period today, if i start taking my pill at anytime during it, will it stop my period? going on a trip and really don't want it!

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Will not stop it: You can start on the first day but unfortunately it will not stop the bleeding. It may slow it down or shorten the duration.

Answered 3/9/2015

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Birth control: Yes you can restart taking your birth control and not take the hormone free interval . Sometimes the longer you do that however can cause some irregular bleeding if that happens stop the pill for a week then restart.

Answered 3/22/2020

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No: Once your period has started, it is too late to stop it. You can use your pills to schedule periods but you must plan further ahead.

Answered 4/8/2014

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OCP AND PERIODS: Although starting an oral contraceptive may decrease the flow and duration of your current period, it is difficult to predict any future scheduled or un scheduled bleeding. One of the most common side effects of ocps is irregular unscheduled bleeding. Therefore, you may or may not go et unwanted irregular bleeding.

Answered 12/19/2014

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Might slow, not stop: Starting your birth control pill may slow or shorten your period but probably will not stop it.

Answered 6/3/2014

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I wanna know how can I stop my period for today any pills ?

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