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A 21-year-old female asked:
Does delaying period with birth control pills actually works? i am going to delay my period first time this month because i'm off for holiday
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Dr. Marsha Nunleyanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Delaying period: Yes, it works. Continue to take the pill through the week when you would normally start your period. If you wish to have a period the next month just stop the pill as you usually do. By starting your 1st pill on sunday, you will usually have a period during the week and not on the weekend. :)bi.
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A female asked:
Can you take aygestin to delay a period at the same time as birth control pills to prevent pregnancy?
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Yes: The mixture may lead to heavier bleeding when you stop!
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Dr Z
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A 26-year-old female 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?
Dr. Travis Birkheadanswered
General Practice 4 years experience
In general, the earlier a contraceptive is started, the better result on slowing, reducing, or preventing heavy menstruation.
This is usually true fo... Read More
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Answered May 10, 2022
A 20-year-old female asked:
I started taking birth control pills on a random day this month, then i went on a trip and forgot them. Can the few i took be delaying my period?
Dr. Karen Jonesanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Yes: Yes that is likely delaying your period. Remember you are not protected from pregnancy so be sure and use some form of birth control.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I am on yaz birth control pills and have skipped my period for about 3 months using the pills. Is this healthy? Also I have heard that I am able to delay my period instead of skipping, how can I do that using the pills? Thank you!
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Take 3 months of: continuous active pills, then stop for 7 days to allow a period. Then restart the active pills for another 3 months.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What to do if i know stress delays your period but is that still a factor when i'm on birth control pills?
Dr. Jose Abreuanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 35 years experience
No: Stress may increase you metabolism which may lead into breaking down the pill faster, so if there was some effect, it would be abnormal spotting in be... Read More
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Last updated May 11, 2013
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