Using BCP to skip period... is it too late?

[Deleted]

That should be enough time for it to work out. But just to warn you--I would spot for a week or two whenever I tried to skip my period on the pill. I was on Loestrin at the time. Maybe something to ask your doc about, a different pill may not give you the same issue.

[DirtySouth]

I have never been able to skip my period using the pill. It just results in constant light to moderate bleeding for me. I tried Seasonale and it was like being on a light day of my period every.single.day. I'd get maybe a day or two without bleeding, and then it started up again. If you don't know how your body reacts with trying to do this I might not try.

[DirtySouth]

You can use this during your period and during sex. softcup.com/ It is awesome. Your H won't even be able to tell you are on your period.  I'm not saying to lie about it, but it's so good that your partner really wouldn't know.

[UnderProtest]

No real advice, just checking in to see if everything is okay.

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Aug 18, 2013 21:35:27 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

I have never spotted. I used to skip months all the time and now use Seasonale and get my period 4 times a year. Total.

I would give it a try. Lower hormone pills are more likely to give you breakthrough bleeding

Exactly this.  Except my OBGYN switched me from Seasonale to Micronor due to the fact I recently found out I have a clotting disorder. 

[lemon360]

you should be fine--you can even start the pill a little earlier if need be. Just make sure you start the next pack right away and don't even be an hour late taking it from your usual time of day. I find this works better with the "regular" pill and not so well with yaz or beyaz.

[dragonfly08]

I always needed two or three cycles if I wanted to do this...during the first one or two I usually had heavy spotting, by the third I'd shifted my period a week and things were good.

Skipping/shifting your period works best with a monophasic pill. I used to need a triphasic regimen, monophasic wasn't strong enough for me, which was part of the problem but unavoidable in my case.

Good luck, whatever you decide to do. Enjoy your weekend!

[agnes]

Did you ever have spotting while you were on the pill?

I never have. So if it were me, I'd be comfortable enough to try it and not worry.