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RobinG
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/08 595 total posts
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Robin
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Pill Question!
Ladies,
I am going to Mexico next week for a wedding! Yay, except that I am expecting my period the day before we leave and it will not go away until the day we are leaving :( I am on the pill...has anyone tried to take the next pack right away to prevent your period from coming that month? A friend of mine tried and it didn't really work (although she is not on the same pill as me). ANy thoughts? I would LOVE to not have it there!!
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Posted 12/2/08 4:57 PM  |
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kahlua716
3 Girls for Me!
Member since 8/07 12475 total posts
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Keri
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Re: Pill Question!
Not with the pill- but I took out and replaced the nuvaring a few days early and skipped it for my honeymoon.
HTH.
Just keep taking the active pills instead of moving to the placebos. It should work fine.
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| Posted 12/2/08 4:58 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
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Beth
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Re: Pill Question!
I do it all the time
I just start a new pack instead of taking the sugar pills
works every time
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| Posted 12/2/08 5:08 PM |
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sj-girl
Happy Family of 4
Member since 5/08 5654 total posts
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Re: Pill Question!
i have done it several times and never really had a problem
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| Posted 12/2/08 5:11 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
Totally in love
Member since 8/06 12785 total posts
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Bonnie-Jean
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Re: Pill Question!
Did it, had a tiny bit of spotting. No problems afterwards.
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| Posted 12/2/08 5:23 PM |
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TheDivineMrsM
2 girls 4 me!
Member since 8/08 7878 total posts
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Mama mama mama....
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Re: Pill Question!
Not sure wht pill you're on... but if you take the kind that has three active rows and one inactive row, skip the inactive pills and start a new pack right away. I did this for my honeymoon, no probs.
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| Posted 12/2/08 5:40 PM |
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JessInCA
live laugh love
Member since 8/06 5082 total posts
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Jess
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Re: Pill Question!
It should work if your pills are all identical & all have the same level of hormones. If you have the triphasic kind - different pills for different weeks (orthotricyclen comes to mind) - it may not work.
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| Posted 12/2/08 5:48 PM |
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katie629
LIF Toddler
Member since 8/08 465 total posts
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Kate
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Re: Pill Question!
I've done it many times. My OB actually said it was fine to do every once and a while. I just felt alittle bloated the day I was supposed to get it... but besides that...no problems.
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| Posted 12/2/08 6:18 PM |
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JenMarie
One day at a time
Member since 11/07 7397 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Pill Question!
I have done it several times. In fact, I did it for my HM and our first anniversary trip. Worked like a charm everytime and my doctor said it's perfectly fine.
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| Posted 12/2/08 7:30 PM |
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Re: Pill Question!
My gynocologist suggested instead of taking a whole new pack, just take the third set of pills again (I'm on Orthotricyclin lo), and you will just delay your period by a week and will not have spotting. I tried it and it works!
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| Posted 12/2/08 7:36 PM |
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wants2bmommy
So in Love!
Member since 11/08 1281 total posts
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Re: Pill Question!
it worked for my friend she just continued a new pack and got af 2 months later. just missed one af i dont think it matters bc its not that u actaully ovulate when on a pill.
enjoy the trip
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| Posted 12/2/08 7:53 PM |
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CAMCaps
Live Laugh Love Run
Member since 6/07 4922 total posts
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Re: Pill Question!
Posted by Beth1210
I do it all the time
I just start a new pack instead of taking the sugar pills
works every time
Same here
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| Posted 12/2/08 8:25 PM |
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Xelindrya
Mommy's little YouTube Star!
Member since 8/05 14470 total posts
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Veronica
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Re: Pill Question!
I did it for our honeymoon
worked like a charm
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| Posted 12/2/08 8:28 PM |
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BunnyWife
Insert Witty Comment Here
Member since 5/07 8274 total posts
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BunnyWife
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Re: Pill Question!
Posted by JessInCA
It should work if your pills are all identical & all have the same level of hormones. If you have the triphasic kind - different pills for different weeks (orthotricyclen comes to mind) - it may not work.
What she said. I would call your doc just to sure. Have fun in mexico
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| Posted 12/2/08 8:31 PM |
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RobinG
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/08 595 total posts
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Robin
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Re: Pill Question!
Thanks girls..I will ask my doc, too. I am on the triphasic kind, i think, so maybe i should try the third week thing...as long as I can get the refill in time for the month after!! Darn those insurance companies. Thanks for your advice!!
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| Posted 12/2/08 9:12 PM |
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RadioLau
LIF Adult
Member since 4/07 2179 total posts
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Laura
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Re: Pill Question!
Posted by glinda-goodwitch
My gynocologist suggested instead of taking a whole new pack, just take the third set of pills again (I'm on Orthotricyclin lo), and you will just delay your period by a week and will not have spotting. I tried it and it works!
I've done this a few times and it works fine to put it off for a week.
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| Posted 12/3/08 1:45 PM |
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dono426
LIF Infant
Member since 1/08 89 total posts
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Re: Pill Question!
I just recently did this, but I got it anyway and then didn't get it the following month! LOL my system is still trying to get back on track. But it usually does work for everyone...just not me i guess But it can't hurt to try!
Message edited 12/3/2008 3:48:07 PM.
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| Posted 12/3/08 3:46 PM |
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