Question about New BC Pill and Period

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Question about New BC Pill and Period
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Thu, 05-20-2004 - 6:49pm
I'm hoping one of you experts can help me. :)

I'm going on vacation from June 18 to June 20. I do not want to be on my period during this time (it's scheduled to start on June 18).

I'm currently not on BC pills at this time (my prescription ran out a couple months ago). I have a doctor appointment on June 1, and I'm going to get a prescription for more.

I know the BC Rule is, to wait until the Sunday after your period, and then start your new pack of pills. But if I wait until then, I'll have to be on my period during my vacation!

Do you think it would be harmful to me (or would it be ok) to get my prescription on June 1, and start the pack immediately? Can you do that mid cycle like that? Will that prevent my period from starting on June 18??

Please advise. Thanks in advance!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 05-21-2004 - 3:28am

It won't be harmful....but it could be uncomfortable - and you'll probably still spot or bleed anyway.

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