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Q: changing timing of period

asked by: Lirael on January 14th, 2008

New User

I'm looking at going to Paris for a week or so at the end of February. Problem is, I get my period at the end of the month. I've been on yasmin and I'm wondering if there's anyway to skip pills or play with them so that I can get my period earlier. (starting of the month, preferably).

Most importantly, is it safe? I'm going to be seeing my boyfriend in Paris and we'll be having sex, after playing with the pills, bcp should back me up still, right?

While we're on the topic, is there a way to change the time I get my period for good? (not just once)
I seem to always have something important happening at the end of the month, and it's really aggravating having my period then.

Replies(4)

Carifairy

replied on January 15th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

NO. IF you make your period come earlier by quitting a pack early, then you LOSE you pregnancy protection.

Here is the deal. YOU need at LEAST 21 pills in a ROW to be protected against pregnancy before you can have a "period week".

So you can take 22,27,28,55, or however MANY pills you like before you have a period... BUT NO LESS THAN 21 IN A ROW.

You CAN start a new pack EARLY to change when you get your period, although you could have some spotting and breakthrough bleeding from doing that.

You just CAN NEVER stop the active pills early.

gingerelizabeth

replied on January 15th, 2008

Experienced User

stopping the pills early messes up your period. i had to stop mine early and it came on and off for 2 or 3 weeks
if anything i would call your doctor and see if they think its okay if maybe you continue on with the birth control instead of stopping early.
im not sure if thats safe or not because ive never done it but its worth a try!
good luck and have fun in paris!

Carifairy

replied on January 15th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

NO, it is not safe.

Read my above reply.

I am actually a health professional Smile

Lirael

replied on January 15th, 2008

New User

Okay, thanks for the reply Smile

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