seasonale start and stop dates

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Registered: 01-31-2006
seasonale start and stop dates
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Wed, 05-31-2006 - 11:05am

Hello all!

It's been awhile since I visited the board, but you were all so helpful the last time I had a problem with my birth control pills, so I figured it was time for a return visit.

I am currently in Week 12 of my Seasonale pills. Starting this past Sunday, I've had brownish spotting -- I basically think my period is just ready to come, and is going to keep spotting until I stop my pills altogether. So I'm wondering -- do you think it's OK to just go off my pills now and let my period start, since it seems like I'm just going to spot all week anyway? I know it would throw me off with starting my new pack, but I've been off a few days before and don't have a problem keeping track.

I remember the "rule of 21", and since I'm on Week 12, I figured I'm well within the safety limits. I just don't feel like wasting TWO weeks with spotting and bleeding if I can just start my full-blown period now.

What do you think?

Thanks!
Annie

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 05-31-2006 - 11:22am

Hi Annie, welcome back!


      Jill