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Sent to Health Experts April 12, 2006 2:55 a.m.

My periods have been sporadic for about a year now. Sometimes they're every 28 days, and at most three months. My gynecologist says it's nothing to worry about, probably stress. That part's fine.

I just started my period today (only a little spotting, in full force tomorrow), 41 days from the beginning of my last.

My boyfriend has had to go away for five months, and I will be visiting him next month. The days of my visit are between 38 and 48 days from the beginning of this period. It will be my only visit until he comes back.

I REALLY do not want to get my period while I am there.

I had been taking non-estrogen birth control pills before, but since he moved away I stopped. I was going to start up again before the visit.

My question is: Is there any way for me to time the pills so that I will be prevented from having my period during those ten days? If I start now, during this period, will they induce it 28 days later, so that I will miss that window? Can I use them or any other method to either push it back or induce it sooner?

It would be greatly appreciated.

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on April 12 2006 at 3:14am

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April 12, 2006 4:06 a.m. (1 hour and 10 minutes later)

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The bleeding experienced while on the pill is not an actual menstrual cycle, but instead a reaction to the seven days off hormones. You don't have to induce a period, or make up for it later. Start back on your daily pill continue them through your vacation. You should not experience the mentrual like bleeding, although spotting is possible. to return to your normal cycle just take the placebo pills during your normal bleed time and you should return to your norm.

The FDA has not approved the BC pill for use in stopping periods. However, there is a new pill limited period to four time yearly. I could find no evidence that it was unsafe.

Good Luck and enjoy your trip!

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Reply to Christy Hammond
Sent April 12, 2006 4:15 a.m. (9 minutes and 13 seconds later)

As I specified I am on non-estrogen birth control pills. I have severe mood swings on the estrogen.

Estrogen-free birth control pills do not have a placebo week. You take the same pill every day, even during your period. The period you get is your normal one, not a reaction to lack of the hormones.

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on April 12 2006 at 6:07am

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April 12, 2006 9:05 a.m. (4 hours and 49 minutes later)

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I'm very sorry, I misread your post.

The mini pill does not alter or halt mensturation reliably (for the reason you mentioned:equal daily dosing). Starting it now may change the day you start again, but that's a big maybe. If you are unable to take birth control with estrogen (even the lo estrogen), then I will need to look further. I apologize for delaying your answer, but if you will indulge me I will discuss your issue with an Ob/Gyn I've worked with and see if he has any reliable solution.

I will respond by this evening-thanks for your patience.

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Positive feedback and any bonus would be appreciated. Thank you, Christy

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I am self employed doing medical research for patients on their conditions and treatment options.

Reply to Christy Hammond
Sent April 12, 2006 7:19 p.m. (10 hours and 14 minutes later)

I was thinking, if I get right on it, I could take the mini pill for two weeks, stop, (and at this point hope for a period very soon after the previous one, due to the lack of hormone) and then start again with just enough time to be on it the two weeks it takes to work before I go for my visit.

Can I do that to induce a period, or is that too soon after this one to get a full period that will push back the cycle?

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April 13, 2006 12:55 a.m. (5 hours and 36 minutes later)

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I think you would induce a period and probably acheive the results you want, with perhaps some spotting. I was hoping to find a method with a guarantee, since this is so important to you, but according to Dr. Loesch (a retired Ob/Gyn acquaintance I consult with occasionally on research)Estrogen is the only guaranteed method. One suggestion he made was a highr dose prog only pill during the time you are trying to avoid bleeding.

Otherwise your plan is at least safe and will probably work out. Good Luck and have fun!

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Positive feedback and any bonus would be appreciated. Thank you, Christy

Christy Hammond -- Bachelor of Science in Nursing -- 99% Positive Feedback on 850 Health Accepts
I am self employed doing medical research for patients on their conditions and treatment options.

Reply to Christy Hammond
Sent April 13, 2006 3:47 a.m. (2 hours and 51 minutes later)

Thanks very much. I'm sorry that there was no fool-proof method but now at least I have a plan and know that it's the best course of action. Much obliged.

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