EC, Seasonale, and forcing period
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| Thu, 04-29-2004 - 3:58pm |
I also talked to him about the spotting and break through bleeding. He told me at anytime if it become annoying I could stop taking it for 2 days and no more than 7 days. Is this ok to do? I trust what he is saying, and I really don't have sex so it doesn't matter. (Yes I know I just got a prescription for emergency contraceptive, but it was the first time in 6 months, and I highly doubt it is happening again anytime soon) He told me I need to wait at least 7 days since the condom broke and I am worried there is a chance I will become pregnant. I really would like to do it just because it is getting heavier, and I usually do have very heavy periods, so I feel like it needs to be done. I can live with the spotting and BTB, I just would be happier without it. He said it would not effect how I adjust to the pill, just that it will help make the BTB go away. He said after I take the 2-7day break I just start taking the pill again. He said he prefered I only went off for 2-3 days though, does anyone know why so few?

I think your doc's right - there is very little chance you would become pregnant from late pills, but there probably is some, and taking your pills late isn't a good practice to get into. You might want to ask your doc, but I think he is suggesting that you induce your period by taking only 3 days off active pills because that should be enough and it will keep the overall level of hormones in your body at a higher level than if you took the entire 7 days off hormones. Let us know how you do, ok?
Good luck
Jill
Since the formulation of Seasonale is the same as the 21/7 regimen pill Nordette it would be interesting to know on what he based his comment. Perhaps it is that when taking 84 active pills consecutively there the likelihood of forming a stronger pill-taking habit and less chance of user error during the placebo week (forgetting to begin active pills on time) than with a conventional 21/7 regimen pill. If you have an opportunity to ask your doc about his statement we would be interested in knowing what he says.
Good luck
Jill