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No longer taking birth control personal choice. i have a wedding end of may supposed to be on my cycle. i have heavy periods and concerned of getting dizzy standing at the altar for a long time. is it ok to take my active pills that week to delay it?

Q: no longer taking birth control personal choice. i have a wedding end of may supposed to be on my cycle. i have heavy periods and concerned of getting dizzy standing at the altar for a long time. is it ok to take my active pills that week to delay it?

: In general, the earlier a contraceptive is started, the better result on slowing, reducing, or preventing heavy menstruation. This is usually true for up to a month. After that month, individuals have varying results, and spotting may occur due to changes in the endometrial tissue.

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In general, the earlier a contraceptive is started, the better result on slowing, reducing, or preventing heavy menstruation. This is usually true for up to a month. After that month, individuals have varying results, and spotting may occur due to changes in the endometrial tissue.

Answered 5/10/2022

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A member asked:

No longer taking birth control personal choice. i have a wedding end of may supposed to be on my cycle. i have heavy periods and concerned of getting dizzy standing at the altar for a long time. is it ok to take my active pills that week to delay it?

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