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How Can I Skip Periods And Prevent Pregnancy Despite Being On Ortho Tricyclen?

I am currently on Ortho TriCyclen right now, and I want to skip my next period but still be protected from pregnancy. My birth control changes doses week to week, so I know it s harder to do this than on a single dosage all the time, such as Levora. In order to prevent pregnancy and skip my period, can i take 2 weeks of white pills, followed by 2 weeks of light blue pills, then 2 weeks of dark blue pills?
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
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HI,
I understand your concern.
Orthotricyclen is a combined contraceptive with two female hormones.
For proper contraception it needs to be taken regularly. Also the menstruation while on the pills is withdrawal bleeding while you are on 'Rerminder' pills ( at the end of 28 days pack of pills.)
To skin p a period while on Orthotricyclen.. you can skip the ' Reminder " pills of the pack & straight way start with 1st pill of new pack...Take at the most 10 pills of the pack & stop. Throw away the pack in use.. wait for bleeding.. & start with a new pack of medicines on 1 st day of menses..
There is risk of excessive bleeding while you extend your period.. SO you should consult your prescribing doctor before doing this.
Thanks.
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How Can I Skip Periods And Prevent Pregnancy Despite Being On Ortho Tricyclen?

HI, I understand your concern. Orthotricyclen is a combined contraceptive with two female hormones. For proper contraception it needs to be taken regularly. Also the menstruation while on the pills is withdrawal bleeding while you are on Rerminder pills ( at the end of 28 days pack of pills.) To skin p a period while on Orthotricyclen.. you can skip the Reminder pills of the pack & straight way start with 1st pill of new pack...Take at the most 10 pills of the pack & stop. Throw away the pack in use.. wait for bleeding.. & start with a new pack of medicines on 1 st day of menses.. There is risk of excessive bleeding while you extend your period.. SO you should consult your prescribing doctor before doing this. Thanks.