Regarding skipping the placebo pills . . .

[irishgrrl.livejournal.com]

I've just recently started Ortho-Tricyclen Lo. Today, I'm supposed to start the placebo pills - BUT, I'm going to see my boyfriend this week. He's in the military, so we don't get to see one another too often. I do not want to have my period this week when I see him, so I'm considering skipping the placebo pills and just starting a new pack as to avoid starting my period. Is this safe? Will I screw myself up by doing this? Thanks in advance!

Comments

[virgoan.livejournal.com]

I've done this before with OTC-Lo and it worked like a charm. However, it doesn't always work, and you may experience some bleeding anyway.

Good luck!

[rainwen.livejournal.com]

Eh, I used to do it all the time. Never hurt me!

[awakeningflame.livejournal.com]

It is safe, but as the above poster said, it is possible that you will get breakthrough bleeding. It isn't recommended that you skip your period more than 3 months in a row, but skipping it once in a while is fine. Good luck!

[mangofandango.livejournal.com]

Just so you know, [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com] is a good place to look for BC info, and they have really great memories, so you can find a lot of things without even posting a question (this one gets asked a *lot*, so I bet it's in the memories :))

If you want to be able to skip your periods regularly, or be more sure that it will work, you will want to switch to a monophasic pill. With a triphasic one like OTC-Lo, skipping may not work well (as in you may spot or even bleed through the next pack), although it is perfectly safe to give it a try.

Alternatively, sex in the shower or on a towel will help if you do end up bleeding. Good luck :)

[earningtails.livejournal.com]

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