Controlling my period

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-31-2004
Controlling my period
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Tue, 07-27-2004 - 5:38pm
Hi, everyone. I have a question.

My boyfriend and I are going on vacation together, just the two of us (finally! we both need it!), however our vacation is scheduled...conveniently enough...for the week I start my period. I've been told that it's perfectly fine to skip the reminder pills and move right on to the orange ones so as to control when I have my period. I just wanted to check with you guys, and ask if it's really safe, both for skipping my period and preventing pregnancy?

Thanks!

Kee

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 07-27-2004 - 8:18pm
Hi Kee, welcome!

What pill are you on? Not all women can skip their periods successfully but it is easier to skip when on a monophasic pill, one that has the same dosage of hormones in all 21 active pills than if you are on a triphasic pill. It is usually quite safe to skip periods. A lot of women skip using their pills but before you try it would be best to check with your doctor to be sure there isn't a reason that s/he would want you not to skip. Let us know how you’re doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill