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Q: Birth control: Can I skip the placebo pills to avoid my peri

asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 6th, 2007

I want to skip the placebo pills on Seasonale and move to the next pack, due to an upcoming vacation. Is there any reason not to? I am definately not pregnant.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 20th, 2007

Birth Control Answer A2594

You may skip a period by skipping the placebo pills and starting a new pack of contraceptive pills. But you should know that there is always a risk unwanted and unpredictable spotting if you do this. Skipping your regular cycles frequently by over-riding the placebo pills is not recommended.

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