Continuous BC Pill Question
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| Fri, 02-02-2007 - 7:51pm |
Ok I'm totally confused. I started this whole continuous pill thing on Dec 17 where I take the pill continously for several months and only have a period 4 times a year. I have been on regular 28 day, monophasic BCP for many years and my doctor and I have discussed this many times and I finally decided to do it because I think my severe headaches are linked to my periods and I'm sick of taking time off work. (So far so good on this method - no breakthru bleeding or spotting, just some light cramps at night for a couple nights.)
So when do I go off the pill for my period? March or April? Do I count Dec to Jan as one month or start counting Jan as the first month?
I did an online search and didn't find any good info to answer my question. And how long do I go off? For one week? What happens if my period doesn't come that week? Keep taking the pill?
I have a gyno appointment on March 20 and by my calculations I will be in a period week that week if I go off it in March, if I wait until April, then I would go off it on April 1. I can't wait until my appointment to get the answer. I am with an HMO and you might know how difficult it is talk to anyone or get an appointment quickly.
I'm so confused. Please help.

Hi
Jill
Thanks for your input!
Travelingirl73