Delaying Period -- Will This Work?

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Registered: 07-09-2006
Delaying Period -- Will This Work?
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Sat, 12-23-2006 - 2:47pm

I'm taking triphasic birth control (TriNessa, actually), and when I start the placebo pills on Sunday, my period usually starts Tuesday evening. It's usually pretty heavy the next day.

But I just found out yesterday that my boyfriend and I are going to be taking a trip on Tuesday, the day I know my period will start. I'd like to delay my period -- just two days would be fine since we'll be coming back on Thursday. I know if I continue taking the active pills from the next pack, there is a good chance of breakthrough bleeding, and I'd rather not take all the pills from Week 3 of the next pack just to delay my period for two days. It just seems like kind of a waste to me.

Would it be possible for me to take just two of the pills from Week 3 of the next pack, to delay my period for two days? Then next month just take the pack as usual except for the two missing Week 3 pills?

Should I try this? Would it alter the effectiveness of the pill?

Thanks for your help! :)

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 12-23-2006 - 4:44pm

Hi inyourworld, welcome!


      Jill