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Q: Just Starting Birth Control And Want to Delay/skip Period

asked by: gemini621 on August 26th, 2007

New User

i just started birthcontrol (femcon fe-21 active 7 reminder) today(aug 26) and realized that i am due to be taking the reminder pills/have my period when i go to visit my boyfriend sept 21-23 and really want to avoid this. I know that most people would just skip the reminder pills and start a new pack however i only have one months worth and won't be seeing my doctor again until I have already started the reminder pills and don't have an easy way of contacting her. If I have already started the reminder pills and have been taking them for 3 days when I see my doctor, can I then start taking the active ones when i get the perscription re-filled to prevent it/stop it or will that no longer work? Is there anything I can do in this situation or do i need to find a way to get the perscription refilled sooner? Thanks!

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postfetalphase

replied on August 27th, 2007

Experienced User

I believe the withdrawal bleed can continue into your active pills.

I'd suggest you get the doctor to call in a refill.

I'm on the same pill, btw, nobody else seems to be on it. I kept going on it for a few weeks then going off because of side effects (chronic headaches, insomnia). This time though, I guess my body has adjusted, it's my third time going on it and I haven't had any side effects. Let me know how it goes for you.

Georgia59

replied on August 27th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Sometimes doctors have a line where you can call just to ask for a refill on a prescription- I'd call the clinic and see if they can do that. Usually a nurse will process it and just get the doc's approval so you don't actually have to go see them.

But anways, the first month that you try to skip you may experience spotting and it might not entirely work. It usually takes a few months for the skipping to really work.

It's worth a shot, though. And just because you have your period doesn't mean you can't enjoy the time with your b/f....

gemini621

replied on August 27th, 2007

New User

so it wouldnt make any sense for me to take the first 2 or 3 placebo pills and then start the active ones again as soon as i get the new perscription? would that at least lighten/shorten my period, or does it have no effect whatsoever?

Georgia59

replied on August 28th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

I'm not really sure about this one, but I would think that it might just mess your period up more if you gave it a few days off and then started again. You would still probably get your period, and then would risk having a lot of spotting after your period or something.

If you're trying to skip, I'd try get the prescription earlier and just take the active ones continuously.

But remember, at this point, there is nothing you can do to make sure you don't get your period. No matter what you do, there is a chance that you will experience spotting during the time you normally get your period or just get your period anyway.

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