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bleeding on the pill
| Sun, 08-15-2004 - 12:43am |
I have been taking the pill for a little over 4 months. I married a month ago and decided to skip a period while on the honeymoon. Now, the last week before my cycle I have noticed bleeding while I am on the pill and I am not to take the placebo for another 5 days. Is this because I skipped the period? Is it normal?

Congratulations on your marriage!
Irregular bleeding may be 'normal' for you on the particular pill you are taking. How long you will be able to go without bleeding is a function of your body chemistry and the combination of hormones in your pill. Most women can skip more successfully when taking a monophasic pill, one that has the same dosage of hormones in all 21 active pills. If you try skipping several times with this pill your body might get used to it or it might not... There is no way to know for sure unless you try.
Good luck,
Jill