Birth Control on Vacation?

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Registered: 08-10-2006
Birth Control on Vacation?
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Thu, 08-10-2006 - 2:24pm

So I am going on 10day trip to a very harsh location.

This trip is very trying on the body and mind at times, but it is also an opportunity for me to really have a week to express myself artistically and emotionally. One of the things I would really love to worry less about out there is my period. Especially since I try very hard to be extra clean while out in this desert territory.

My question is in regard to the 28 day OC pill cycle.
I would like to know if it is safe to skip the last 7 days of sugar pills and go right into the following months pills to try and prevent any heavy period while I am out there?

I have heard of others doing this, but have never tried anything like that myself.

Thank you so much.

Have a an amazing day.

=)

Krystal Bell

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 08-10-2006 - 4:35pm

Hi krystal_bells, welcome!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 08-11-2006 - 7:43am

For what you are going to do, I would advise moving your period as early as possible.

Judie Cl for Birth Control 
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Registered: 08-10-2006
Fri, 08-18-2006 - 6:53pm

Thank you so much! That was extremely helpful direction.

Currently I am taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. Which by your previous post on "taking pills correctly" is categorized as triphasic pills. I must say that I would have never have guessed to try and skip my period the way it was explained for my particular pills.

I will defiantly return to post about my adventures, I can hardly wait!

In reply to where I am going, I am off to Burning Man, where a circus show that I have helped create and direct and that I will be performing in will come to fruition under our Circus' 90 Foot Circus tent.

THANK YOU AGAIN!
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