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Hello,
I was told I could take the pill for 2 'months' straight with out a problem (I'm taking Dianin 35 I think... if that makes a difference), anyways...I'm just starting the second pack (or 'month') and I realized that after this one I will get my period the same week I'm going on holidays. Can I take the pill for 3 'months' straight with out a problem? If not then could I just stop today and get my period then start back as normal or will that mess me up some how? Thanks for your help.
The pill is like all other medicines and should be taken exactly according to directions to work as expected. I don't know why you are taking it for two months only and you should be able to take it for three months. I do not suggest stopping and starting when ever you want to; that is not the way to take any kind of medicine.
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Bob Kambic
Expertise
Natural Family Planning, Periodic Abstinence, Rhythm, Catholic Church Method of Family Planning, Withdrawal, Condoms, Abstinence, Breast Feeding.
Experience
On the faculty of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health for 22 years.
Publications
AJOBGYN, AJPH, Fertility and Sterility, Advances in Contraception, International Family Planning Perspectives, America, etc.
Education/Credentials
Duquesne University BA, University of Pittsburgh MSH, Johns Hopkins all but dissertation for PhD (ABD). Over 50 peer review articles on these topics, advisor to Planned Parenthood and to Vatican.
Past/Present Clients
Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics, Womens' Reproductive Health Clinics, The Vatican, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, WHO, USAID, programs in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the USA.
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