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A member asked:
I have an important event memorial day weekend and i would really like to not be on my cycle. i take apri birth control. if i skip the sugar pills and continue into a new pack will i skip this months cycle? is that safe? ive never done it before?
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Some physicians will prescribe only active pills for several months to manipulate the number of periods someone has. It can be done, but it is best if you discuss your plan with your GYN or the physician who prescribed the oral contraceptives. Among other things, you will run out of active pills.
Answered 5/14/2021
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