Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have four pills left in my birth control pack, and I want to have my periods as early as possible. However, I stopped taking the pills for a few days. Will it affect contraceptive protection? I am planning to restart the pills on the fourth day of my menstrual cycle. Is it fine? What is your suggestion?
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understand your concern.
I assume you have been taking pills for 21 days. If you stop taking the pill from the 16th to the 17th day, your withdrawal bleeding will be affected. So it is advisable to continue the pills until 20th to 21st day to avoid hormonal imbalances. You can start the new packet on your 2nd day of menses, and you will be protected enough. As you have left your pills for a few days, if you have not got your periods yet, you can start a new packet today itself and continue taking it until it is over. Do not stop taking the pills, and there is no need to wait for the withdrawal bleeding to happen. For further suggestions, consult your specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medications with their consent.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for your response.
Can I continue taking the pill and move on to the next month's pack skipping the placebos?
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Start a fresh pack from tomorrow onwards. Discard the remaining four pills and placebos. It will balance out the hormones. Do not stop taking the pills even if you have mild spotting or bleeding in between.
Thank you.
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