A member asked:

Hi, i have pcos and my dr told me to take birth control pills continuously to stop my period as my period is painful. is this risky or helpful? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Safe : Continuous birth control is a very common treatment for painful periods

Dr Kobasa agreed

Answered 5/18/2014

4.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Hi, i have pcos and my dr told me to take birth control pills continuously to stop my period as my period is painful. is this risky or helpful? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kobasa agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I take birth control for my pcos, does this mean i wont be getting my period monthly?

A member asked:

I have recently been put back on birth control because of my pcos and i'm day 5 into the sugar pill and no period. What should I do?

A member asked:

I am on birth control pills for period regulation only. My obgyn wants me to consider Skyla. Is an IUD a good option for someone with PCOS?

A member asked:

Hello, im 17 years old and was diagnosed with pcos last year. im currently on birth control and i finished my pills but still havent gotten my period 5 days later. what should i do?

A member asked:

I diagnosed pcos 4years ago and have been taking birth control feel since but a month a go I have stopped taking the pill. I missed my period for 2wee?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have PCOS and was told to take birth control when period starts since I was at secretory phase. It has been three weeks but no period. Whats wrong?

I have PCOS, i take birth control pills for treatment. Is it okay if i took a sunday pill but stopped and will take a monday one of a week later? If i dont take pills i do not get my period even when im not pregnant.

I have pcos can I take birth control pills till menopause to regulate my periods but they do give me migraines and high BP ? Is thereanyother option

I am experiencing prolonged periods. My doctor put me on Norethindrone for ten days it stopped and came back heavier. She discussed combination birth control l. If I take that will it stop the bleeding Im experiencing now or take time . I have pcos?

My doctor recently recommended I use Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for birth control as I have irregular periods and pcos. What is a good birth control pill to take?

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?