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[SimoFati 0]

hello ladies,

do you have any experience using ortho tri cyclen low to avoid having a period???

thank you for your imput

[Nagishkaw 510]

[whisper2me 0]

From what I understand, if you are on pill that has 3 different hormone levels, the only way you can prevent a period that cycle is to continue taking the highest hormone level tablet. If you miss the "sugar" pills and go to the lower dose pill in your packet, it will bring it on. You need to maintain the high level hormone to post/prevent menstruation.

hello ladies,

do you have any experience using ortho tri cyclen low to avoid having a period???

thank you for your imput

[Aymerlu 3]

Talk to your doctor. I've seen way too many woman completly mess themselves up.

[SimoFati 0]

From what I understand, if you are on pill that has 3 different hormone levels, the only way you can prevent a period that cycle is to continue taking the highest hormone level tablet. If you miss the "sugar" pills and go to the lower dose pill in your packet, it will bring it on. You need to maintain the high level hormone to post/prevent menstruation.

hello ladies,

do you have any experience using ortho tri cyclen low to avoid having a period???

thank you for your imput

that is my underestanding too, the problem is I am taking the ortho try cyclen LOW , wich has a lower level of hormones and as you know these are new pills

went thru their web site and found out that they don t recommand it for that use (not yet proven)

I am going to try it and I would like to hear from others that have probably tried it before me

thank you

[SimoFati 0]

Talk to your doctor. I've seen way too many woman completly mess themselves up.

I have an appt with my gyn in september

I called and have her office renew my prescription since I haven t been taking them for the past 11 months (no need since hubby is in the overseas)

the funny thing is the day my husband is schedule to fly to here will be the day when my period start and I HATE THAT,

I am trying to see if I can avoid it for a while

I am willing to gamble with this one I think it will be worth it

[Nessa 23]

Why would someone avoid having their period? I'd never mess up my body like that and have complications in the future. I think it's a terrible idea JMHO

[featherB 1]

Why would someone avoid having their period? I'd never mess up my body like that and have complications in the future. I think it's a terrible idea JMHO

If you're on the pill, it's not a period anyway.

I was actually advised to do just that (take three packs of pills back-to-back and only then have a pill-free week... then three more packs... etc) years ago by a doctor to stop me getting migraines. It worked, too. I can't see that it's going to mess the body up any more than taking the pill in the first place... I don't do that anymore (the three-packs-then-one-week-off thing), but will very occasionally run two packs together if the mood takes me!

(edited to add, though... my experience has all been with the pills where you get 21 in a pack and they're all the same dose. I have noooo idea how you'd go about doing such a thing with those ones that have different hormone levels depending on which week it is... those things confuse the hell out of me!)

Edited July 26, 2007 by featherB

[SimoFati 0]

If you're on the pill, it's not a period anyway.

I was actually advised to do just that (take three packs of pills back-to-back and only then have a pill-free week... then three more packs... etc) years ago by a doctor to stop me getting migraines. It worked, too. I can't see that it's going to mess the body up any more than taking the pill in the first place... I don't do that anymore (the three-packs-then-one-week-off thing), but will very occasionally run two packs together if the mood takes me!

(edited to add, though... my experience has all been with the pills where you get 21 in a pack and they're all the same dose. I have noooo idea how you'd go about doing such a thing with those ones that have different hormone levels depending on which week it is... those things confuse the hell out of me!)

well said , and totaly agree with you

Edited July 26, 2007 by all for my love

[~*Maria*~ 1]

I'm not allowed any sort of Birth Control Pill whatsoever, whether to stop my period, regulate it, or not. I could have tried some sort of Hormone Progesterone only then future biopsys. *UGH*..... Painful, irregular periods for the past 10 years, consulted with an Obgyn, both us came to same decision, that given my age and family history, i will be period free however after august 15th (Hysterectomy) is my only option. :(

[SimoFati 0]

I'm not allowed any sort of Birth Control Pill whatsoever, whether to stop my period, regulate it, or not. I could have tried some sort of Hormone Progesterone only then future biopsys. *UGH*..... Painful, irregular periods for the past 10 years, consulted with an Obgyn, both us came to same decision, that given my age and family history, i will be period free however after august 15th (Hysterectomy) is my only option. :(

I am so sorry you are have a Hysterectomy

I hope it will get better for you

[Sinergy 3]

Becareful with that, your period is a natural cycle and it happens for reasons. If you stop it without like a hysterectomy or another procedure by your dr you can really mess your body up.

[featherB 1]

Becareful with that, your period is a natural cycle and it happens for reasons. If you stop it without like a hysterectomy or another procedure by your dr you can really mess your body up.

But again, when you're on the pill, you don't HAVE any periods, and it is anything but a natural cycle!

Or do you mean 'be careful with that' as in 'be careful with taking the pill'?

[Sinergy 3]

I'm not allowed any sort of Birth Control Pill whatsoever, whether to stop my period, regulate it, or not. I could have tried some sort of Hormone Progesterone only then future biopsys. *UGH*..... Painful, irregular periods for the past 10 years, consulted with an Obgyn, both us came to same decision, that given my age and family history, i will be period free however after august 15th (Hysterectomy) is my only option. :(

I had a hysterectomy just 3 months ago. it is a sad thing to have to do. I went thru depression over it and even didnt want to do it. But pls believe me if your dr says it needs to be done then trust your dr. i had endometriosis real bad and she adv i have it done. when i did, they did a biop on my uterus and there were traces of uter cancer. Its a sad, and if its your only option, it means it is the right option. I went thru 10 yrs of pain, cysts and many weeks in the hospital, since ive had the hysterectomy, i have never felt better. im painfree, i have more energy, i feel healthier, and being on the estrogen has made a big difference in my life as well. im 31 yrs old in case you wanted to know.

if you need anyone to talk to, you can PM me, i just went thru this and i hope i can be of help and comfort.

[Jenn! 918]

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art...rticlekey=51204

Confirms that having your period on the pill is not "natural". From reading the seems that the only reason the pill was designed so that you do get your period once a month is for reassurance that you're not pregnant, ergo that the pill is working.