Can I skip the placebo pills and go straight to a new birth control pack to avoid getting my menstrual cycle?
965650
My understanding is that this tactic works better with monophasic pills (the kind where the hormones are level over the three active weeks) than it does with triphasic ones like Ortho Tri-Cyclen (where each week is a different hormone level.)  That's something you might want to ask your doc about.  But I have been blessed by my two most recent doctors to do this on occasion as they don't feel there's any significant drawback to it.  I usually skip about every other period, just for convenience.  You might not be able to go much longer than that; some women will spot if they try to skip more than a couple consecutive periods.  But yes, you can do it.
633066
If you are taking a 21 day birth control pill, do not stop for 7 days, but start a fresh pack.  If you are taking a 28 day pill, the last 7 days are inactive pills; take the first 21 days, discard the last 7 and start a fresh pack.  \n\nHowever, you can only do this with monphasic birth control pills (ie: pills that have the same dosage daily).
217535
This shouldn't be a problem... although you may need to take a 2 week break before starting the new pill. My advice check with your doctor!
655123
Definitely yes.  This is currently happening to me and my doctor told me that it is totally normal.  The pill works in part by thinning the lining of the uterus.  For some women, the lining of the uterus gets so thin that it isn't shed anymore, so you have no period.  I have been on the pill for over two years and my periods have gradually gotten shorter--now they only last 2-3 days.  My gynecologist told me that they could stop altogether and if they did, it would be nothing to worry about.  If your period does stop, I would recommend taking a home pregnancy test just to rule out pregnancy as a reason.  If you aren't pregnant, then it should be a normal reaction to the pill.
919544
You should be okay if you've been taking it consistantly. You took it as soon as you remembered. If you don't get your period this month, take a pregnancy test anyways. Birth control does NOT harm early pregnancy or cause abortions so, if you do find yourself pregnant and do decide to continue the pregnancy you do not have to worry about taking the pills without knowing you were pregnant. Also, if you find yourself continuing to forget your pill, perhaps because of your busy schedule. You should see your doctor about other forms of hormonal birth contorl such as the Ortho-evra patch, the Nuva Ring or the Depo-provera shot. Good luck!
699776
You should WAIT until you period comes BEFORE you take your birth control. Because birth control pills contains high levels of the female hormones estrogen and progestin, taking them before your period will cause you to not have a period - until you get to the placebo pills.\n\nThe placebo pills are those pills will little or no hormones. When the hormone level decreases, that allows for the women to have her period.\n\nIf you do not have a period within the next five (5) days, however, you should consult with your doctor or healthcare provider for a pregnancy test. You may also perform an over-the-counter pregnancy tests, but confirm the result with your doctor.\n\nHope this answers your question!
333625
Yes you can skip your period by skipping the inactive pill week when using Tricyclen; you can do it with pretty much any of the many birth control pills out there.  (Personally, I use Alesse skip every once in a while).  (Don't do it for more than 3 months in a row though).
524126
You can take birth control pills to regulate your period. There are no negative side effects from not having a period. Women don't actually need it, most just find it reassuring at the end of the month to know they aren't pregnant. Seasonale is not the only birth control on the market that can help you skip periods. Any birth control will allow you to do this if you skip the non-hormonal pills at the end of the birth control pack and start a new pack. \nTo relieve cramps try cutting out sodium, take midol, and exercise which helps relieve cramps.\n\nThe weight gain the other users are speaking of is due to the actual use of the birth control which can cause weight gain, not just because they skipped periods. Also, for some people birth control can clear your skin up, as it cleared mine up.\n\nOh honey, birth control DOES NOT reduce your ability to bear children later on. Who told you that? Please seek the advice of a gynecologist or even an obstetrician. If you are trying to have a baby NOW then yes, you will not be able to get pregnant if you are currently on birth control. But if you want to have children later and stop taking birth control you will be fine. I have spoken with my gynecologist about this same exact issue. Totally not true. Birth control will not affect your fertility after you stop taking it.
791329
I was on Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo and my period was going to fall over my honeymoon.  All you have to do is completely skip the green pills.  GO straight to a new pack.  You will skip your period that month.  YOu could possibly have some spotting, but it should not be anything major.  Do not go back and take the green pills that you missed that will really mess you up.  YOu are still protected and you don't have to have your peroid.  Just don't do this very often.
1037504
It's not dangerous at all. You might want to check with your dr. just to be sure, though. But I know they've got those new pills out that let you have only 4 periods a year or something and that's probably because there aren't any placebo pills in the packs. Good luck and have fun! :D
1054331
Did you have to double up on the pills because you missed the 2 previous days pills? When you skip pills, your body thinks it's time for your period. I'm guessing thats why you started bleeding. Make sure to use a back-up method of birth control for the rest of the pill cycle to prevent pregnancy.
824907
It's too late now. With better planning you could have used the pill to skip your period, but not if you're leaving Thursday.
851044
It is normal that you are late. Your period will change a lot as your body starts to adjust to your new pill. Don't worry unless you skip your period for too long, like a couple of months. And I would advise using condoms the first month.
1148707
my doc told me it was totally ok...there are birth control pills that they prescribe now that you only get ur period every 3 months.  my doc assured me that it is not necessary to have a menstrual cycle while on the pill...i have skipped a lot..but i wouldn't personally recommend over-doing it all the time because doctors don't really know everything.
1111956
not to worry, basically what she can do is skip one day from the pill and continue taking the rest of her package for that month, missing one pill is fine as long as she doesn't keep missing them, i have had the same thing happen to me, also if she does happen to have a habit of missing her pills she may want to try going on the patch, you wear it for one week then change it, and she can wear one every week, and if has plans one week like going to the beach she wears the patch so she doesn't get her period, it has the same hormones as the pill does, just in a patch form and it is much more convenient. Hope this Helps!
443458
I was on Yasmin and when I needed to not be on my period my doctor recommended that I skip the inactive pills and go straight to the new pack.  I did this a couple of times because I had a big test at school (I have endometriosis too and the periods are painful) and didn't want to be on a period.  I found that I got even more headaches and was extremely moody.  I also had more pelvic pain which is most likely associated with the endo.
1039129
That would depend on which type of pill you use. If you use the more common "21 days on 7 days off" type, you are not going to reap any benefits from taking the pill for extra time after you missed 2. If anything, you will be overfeeding your body with hormoes, which can result in hormonal imbalance, irregular cycles, beeding out of period etc. If you missed two nights, stick to your regular schedule, so that you dont mess up the month after this one, but do make sure to use contraceptives, as you are likely to be fertile..... good luck