HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Going on vacation may 7-14. just started bc today. what are the chances i'll have my period during my vacation can i postpone it? (on loestrin 24fe)

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Philip Chenette answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Extending period: It is fine to extend periods with birth control pills. An extra few days or fewer days will regulate cycles without concern. More than a few days could increase the risk of pregnancy, so backup birth control (condoms) is advisable.

Answered 1/14/2016

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Been on Loestrin for 1.5 mos. Spotted for 10 days after 1st period. Skipped last period. 2 pregnancy tests=negative. Any chance I could be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I do not recieve a period on Lo Loestrin Fe, do I still ovulate and what are the chances of me getting pregnant if I had unprotected sex?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm using loestrin 120 i forgot and took my birth control at a different time during the month which caused me to get my period a week before my sugar pills when do I start my new pack?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I had unprotected sex but I'm on lo loestrin and do not get my period on the pill. My boyfriend pulled out.What are the chances of me getting pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

2nd month on Lo Loestrin Fe. 1st pack, I did not have a period. However, I did begin spotting 1 week into 2nd pack when I would have normally had my period. The spotting lasted 3 weeks. No period during inactive pills. Still effective contraceptive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I'm on lo loestrin fe for a day over a month due for my period today but didn't getand had unprotected sex will i still get my period? Chances of pregnant
Take loestrin 20. Period is 14days late. Had sex during my 7day break?
Just started taking lo loestrin fe. took 5 active pill, then took sugar pills during my period. I just had unprotected sex, Is my bc still effective?
On lo loestrin fe 8 mos, keep having spotting/period during what (pre-bc pills) used to be my period week. Is pill too weak for me? Still protected?
I started lo loestrin on the first day of my period which was 6-7 days ago. Condom broke so I took plan b 6 hr after. Chances of getting pregnant?

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
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.