Delaying Period on Apri..Help!!
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Delaying Period on Apri..Help!!
| Fri, 08-25-2006 - 3:56pm |
I was just written a prescription for Apri today. I have not been on the pill for about 2 years.
Here's my question...
My last period was from August 12-17...so I believe that I have already missed the chance to start taking the pills. However, I know that without the pill, my period will come on or around September 14th. I really need to delay the period and not have it that weekend!!
I read the whole FAQ on Taking Your Pill Correctly..but I am so confused. Can I start the pill now in order to delay my period? On the leaflet it says you can either start on the Sunday after your period, or the first day you start to bleed.
There are 21 active pills and 7 non-actives.
Any help is really appreciated!!! Thank You!!

Hi rlx02, welcome!
Jill
Thank you for the info!
What I was thinking of doing (and correct me if I'm completely wrong) was to start taking the active pill today (1 week after the end of my period), and continue and finish up the pack in it's entirety (including the non-active pills). I figured that once I begin the non-active pills, my period would then come then or a couple of days later.
Am I right in thinking this? When I started Ortho Tri-Cyclen, I had no spotting at all when I first started. I know this is a different pill, but I'm hopeful that won't happen this time as well!
Once the white non-active pill is taken- I will get my period (give or take a couple of days), right?
Thank you!!!!
>>start taking the active pill today (1 week after the end of my period), and continue and finish up the pack in it's entirety (including the non-active pills). I figured that once I begin the non-active pills, my period would then come then or a couple of days later. <<
Jill
Yes, okay I see what you're saying!!!! Now it makes sense!
Would you recommend starting the pack in a few days to avoid having it that weekend, or would you recommend taking it right away and skipping the placebos..and just starting a new pack all together once I'm finish with all of the active pills?
Since this will be the first pack it
Jill
Thank you so much for all of your help, I really really appreciate it!
I took the first pill before I saw your reply, so what I'm going to try is skip the placebo and just start a new pack when the time comes.
Thank you again!