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Q: Skipped period & bleeding on birth control
asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 11th, 2007
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I am on ortho tryclen lo and I wanted to skip a period while I was traveling on business. I just skipped the placebos and went straight to the next pack (i now know that this is not the correct way). All that has happened is that my period was delayed for 4 days and now I have been having a period that starts and stops for the past 12 days. I am halfway through this pack and am starting to get scared. Can someone please give me advice as to when I should stop bleeding? My period normally only lasts about 4 days. Thankyou


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on February 23rd, 2007
Birth Control Answer A2364
It seems that you have done everything correctly in order to skip the period by skipping the placebo and starting a new pack... but there is always a risk for unexpected vaginal bleeding. You may continue taking the pills from the new pack. When you reach the placebo pills you will probably experience some heavier bleeding. After a heavy bleed, the cycle/menstrual period should be normalized. When you finish the placebo pills you can then start another pack.


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