A 22-year-old female asked:
Can i skip my "reminder pill" and start a new pack right away so i can skip my period? its my first month on birth control pills (microgestin fe 1.5/30) and i am currently taking my "reminder pill" and i am on my period. its worse than its always been. an
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Dr. Joy Jacksonanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
First : First of all, please know that after about three months on the pill your body will be used to the hormones, and your periods may not be as heavy. If they continue to be heavy after 3 months then you should consider a change in your pill. As far as your question, yes you would start the next pack of pills the next day after the last active pill of the previous pack. This should not be done for more than 3 months in a row, your uterus needs to shed it's lining (your period) at least every 3 months.
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I'm currently taking microgestin 1/20 & I'm going to attempt to skip my period next month by starting a new pack & skipping inactive pills. Will It actually work? I have seen people say it doesn't work and messes up your cycle. How do I get back to my per
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It should work,: ...but it is likely to mess up your periods. Breakthrough bleeding & spotting are common when you use the Pill this way, especially in the first ... Read More
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I'm currently taking microgestin 1/20 & I know you can skip your period by skipping the inactive pills and starting the new pack of active pills. Will this always work? I have never tried it and want to make sure my period is skipped. Or is there a way to
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Proceed: You can continue to take the active pills to prevent your periods from coming. It is usually successful in preventing your menses but like everything ... Read More
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What happens if i miss my period two times while on the 28 pack of birth control pills?
Dr. William Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Two possibilities: These days, birth control pills are very low dose; however, if you are lucky, & take you pills every day at the same time, there is the possibility th... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I am switching birth control brands at the end of this pack but I was wondering if I could skip the sugar pills to skip my period. Is that safe to do?
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 58 years experience
SKIPPING SUGAR PILL: Yes iot is safe as long as you restart your next pack 7 days after you stop the sygar pill.So you have to remind yourself when next pack has to start.
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I take the active pills only then go to next pack to skip period. What do I do if miss 3 days of birth control?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
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Use a backup BC: The pills work by keeping a steady amount of hormone in your blood that prevents you from releasing eggs when due. If you skip 3 days and that hormone... Read More
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