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anonymous
writes:Hi, I'm going for a weekend trip with my boyfriend this Saturday but I'll be on period then. I'm on the pill and usually I start my seven day break on the Monday and have my period until the following Monday when I start taking the pill again.If I start my break this Monday and start taking the pill on the Friday will my period be gone for Saturday? Will this mess me up or does this just mean that from now on my break will begin on Fridays?
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reader, old-spinstah  +, writes (29 November 2009):
It would be much better to start your next pack of pills straight away instead of having any kind of break if you really want to stop your period for that weekend. This is a safe thing to do once in a while. Starting your pill free break early may well reduce the effectiveness of the pill and put you at risk of pregnancy. As well as your doctor, you can often ask a pharmacist for advice - they are usually much easier to see than a doctor for a quick question about any medication as you don't need an appointment.
Bear in mind that there is no reason for you to avoid sex during your period. The only problem is that it's slightly messier - which can be tackled with a few old towels and some wet wipes next to the bed. I have found that most men actually don't mind.
Whatever you decide, have a good weekend!
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 November 2009): You should talk with your doctor, as it's clear you don't fully understand how hormonal contraceptives work. I'd expect them to advise you not to take a break at all, but move directly onto the active pills in the next packet. But this depends very much on your medical history, the dose of the pill (constant-dose or otherwise), and your reason for beginning the pill (if it was to make a irregular period more predictable then you run the risk of degenerating to a continuous period, this happened to a close friend of my and after a few weeks she looked like death warmed up). Also, you may get some spotting and emotional upset regardless at the normal time.Your request isn't unusual, and is often heard by doctors shortly after people set their wedding date, then go "oh no" once they realise :-) If you search the web for that you'll find more info.You should also talk with your bf. If they've had some experience with women they might very well feel "if it ain't broke don't fix it" when it comes to contraception (you may not realise how fortunate you are to be taking the pill with no side effects). And what's to say your moved period won't hit your next dirty weekend, which your bf was keeping a surprise :-)Finally, if you've been together for a while, then period sex doesn't hold the fear it often does at the start of a relationship. The weirdest part isn't the blood -- it's the feeling of having sex on top of a few old towels, which is good for a laugh. My gf quite likes period sex, as it reduces her cramping (in months when her cramps are particularly bad I am often approached to "help out"). She also says it makes her feel sexually potent and emotionally wanted at just the moment she is feeling least attractive and needing reassurance. As her bf, I find it not much more messy than ordinary sex, and I'm flattered that she still wants me sexually even then.
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