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Giving yourself a month "off" (BC pill related)

At my doc appt. today, the gyno mentioned taking a month off of the hormones before starting my new BC pill (going from Yaz to Seasonale).

Have you done this? Is there really a benefit?

Re: Giving yourself a month "off" (BC pill related)

  • I can't imagine why a doctor with half a brain would recommend that. Yeah, screw with your hormones a whole bunch in a short span of time, that will be fun. No, there's no benefit to doing such a thing.
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  • oh geez NO.

    I was let go from my job and when my insurance ended I couldn't afford to get my pill refilled so I stopped it. I called my doctor and she called me in a cheaper pill ($9) and I started it as soon as I started my period which was only a week later. I've been on the pill for 2 years non-stop and this was THE worst period ever! Very heavy, Horrible cramps, very, very tired! It lasted about 5 days. This is why I won't get my tubes tied..I will stay on the pill as long as I have to.

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  • It's pointless. The hormones from your last pill are gone soon after 24 hours (that's why you can get pregnant when you miss one). Most docs will just have you start the new pill the same as if you were starting your new pack of old pills. You may have a different type of period that month after being on the new pill (or no difference at all) depending on what pill he is changing you from and to.
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