birth control

[joliebelle]

I accidentally ended up skipping my placebo week once (I bought my pack a week early) and I ended up spotting until I actually started my period. I've heard that if you take your pills backwards (week 3-2-1 instead of 1-2-3) that you can skip your period without all of the potential spotting.

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

My knowledge is limited to what my friends who do that have told me. There was spotting for months until their bodies got accustomed to the change. They love not having a "period."

Originally Posted by joliebelle

I accidentally ended up skipping my placebo week once (I bought my pack a week early) and I ended up spotting until I actually started my period.

Boo, this was my fear.

Guess I'll have to see for myself!

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by lovespink88

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but I don't feel like searching through the thread.

Anyone ever skip their period by skipping the inactive week and going straight to the next set of pills? I'm going to try it by starting a new pack on Sunday. Anything I should know?

ETA: I'm on Ortho Tri Cyclen-lo, if it matters.

I didn't have the best success when taking pills, but with the Nuvaring it works like a charm. There's no other way I'd consider spending three months essentially camping without regular facilities for bathing because as we all learned in Anchorman periods attract bears!