A 27-year-old member asked:
Why does my obygn dr not want me to skip the placebo week and go straight to the active pills in my birth control packs to avoid getting periods?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Allison Grecoanswered
General Practice 11 years experience
Depends: Skipping periods is generally okay for most people, however you cannot skip them forever. Women who skip periods may still experience cramping and spotting during the week they would normally have a period. There are specific types of birth control designed for skipping periods; these may be a better option for you.
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Dr. Renee Harrisanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
To skip cycle: By staying on the active pills you will eventually quit having bleeding because the lining of the womb becomes very thin. This helps prevent cramping, blood loss, and ultimately saves you $ at the tampon aisle!
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Getting a vaginal ultrasound during my placebo week, I have two active pills left. Is it safe to skip to my new pack to avoid my period? Generess fe
Dr. Kirstie Cunninghamanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience
Yes.: If you are trying to avoid being on your period during your vaginal ultrasound it is safe to skip the placebo pills and start the next pack. Alternati... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
I am on birth control for four months now,I skip my placebo pills so I don't get a period.For the last 3 days I have had severe cramps and spotting.
Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Hormones or birth control pills can cause irregular periods and spotting.anytime Periods are irregular I recommend you check pregnancy test to make su... Read More
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A member asked:
Would it be safe for a teen to use birth control pills and skip placebos every other month, to get less periods?
Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Birth Control: if her periods are regular this is generally safe, however, you would want to check with her prescribing doctor who knows her history and medical cond... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
What if i don't get my period while on the placebo pills of my brith control? Do i just continue to the next pack?
Dr. Samantha Brown-Parksanswered
26 years experience
Yes: Unless you have missed a pill in this pack or have reason to believe you are pregnant, continue on to next pack after placebo week. Also be aware that... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
If I skip my sugar pills and start a new pack of birth control so I won't have a period can I still get pregnant?
Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
No: Skipping the pill-free (sugar pill) week will not reduce pill effectiveness, you still have contraception.
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