I use seasonal birth control?

Question

I use Seasonal Birth control and am wondering if I can use my "white pills" early so that I can have my period two weeks earlier than normal. I am scheduled to have it while on vacation and would like to get it over with in advance if that is an option. I haven't been able to reach my doctor to see if this is an option. Does anyone know?

Answer 1

I dont know for sure about these particular pills you have but before now, I have carried one pack on directly after another, specifically to miss a vacation.

I'd still check with your Doctor or a pharmacist though to be on the safe side.

Answer 2

I've done this before on Seasonale. You need to skip a row after four week incriments. That is, you can stop after four rows, or eight rows, etc. because then it would be like conventional birth control where you take 4 weeks of active pills then one week of white, or inactive pills. However, I would not advise just stopping at a random time, like a week early. Instead, why don't you skip the white row and go straight to a new pack? Then, after four weeks if that, you can skip a week and have your period then. HOWEVER, sometimes when I did this I did experience some spotting since you're once again playing around with your menstrual cycle. I would not suggest just fiddling around with it though. Choose one of the above options.

Answer 3

if it is a seasonal (4 periods per year) you are already suppressing most of your periods so it probably will not afffect you at all. When we are on birth control our periods are not actually real periods anyways. As soon as your body detects the fluctuation in estrogen you will get some bleeding in about a day or so. I dont think it is a real big deal but you may want to use a backup protection for a month or so such as condoms or a spermicidal foam just ot be safe. Certianly try to call your doctor though, your gyno can advise you of this right over the phone. His/her word should be the final word thou, not mine!

Answer 4

Since you only have 4 periods a year with Seasonale, why not just have 3 periods? I would continue with the active pills and skip that period entirely.

It is not going to hurt anything. It isn't a "real" period anyway.

Answer 5

I did that when I was on Seasonale and it was fine. Just take the leftover active pills before starting the next pack. It will make the next cycle a little longer, but it's not a problem.

Answer 6

I would not recommend it, since the effectiveness of the pill requires you to be timely with taking them.

But should you want to change your cycle for ONE cycle only, you could get away with it. Just remember to use a back-up birth control method for that month, and the next.

Please don't do this on a regular basis!

Answer 7

It's probably possible, but I wouldn't recommend it. You are probably going to put yourself at risk, since you are playing with your cycle with the seasonal birth control.

Answer 8

I'm sorry I have never heard of Seasonal Birth Control

Answer 9

I've done that before and also skipped a month with no problems. My friend, however, tried and was spotting for a month.

Answer 10

OK RIGHT-seasonal birth control-DONT WORK...