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Q: How Can I "delay" My Period - Just One Time...?

asked by: pixiediva on August 13th, 2007

New User

I'm going on vacation in a week I'd like to "delay" my period. I got off birth control pills 6 months ago, and still have a few packs left.

I don't have time to start a month before and skip it that way.

I heard, that if I start the pill the day my period is DUE, that I can delay it and then stop taking the pill when I want to start.

Can I do this? I'd only be taking them for 5-7 days to delay it. Will it work?

Thank you Smile

Replies(3)

Georgia59

replied on August 13th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Well, it might work. It might not. You really just have to try and see what happens. Usually it takes a few months of skipping to be 100% successful.

Oh- you should probably make sure your pills aren't expired--

pixiediva

replied on August 13th, 2007

New User

Thank You :)

Thanks so much. And no, they're not expired. I've got my fingers crossed Smile

Georgia59

replied on August 13th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Oh and I'm sure you know this but you won't be protected from pregnancy during that time.

Just in case.

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