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writes:Hello.!I was wondering if it's practical to stop taking birth pills for just a month seeing as my boyfriend is going on vacation that long (this Thursday 26th he's leaving) and I don't see my need to take it because, I obviously won't have sex.In the leaflet it says 'you won't become pregnant if you take your next pack of pills on time'. I'm currentely in my placebo week I'm going to start a new pack tommorow. So presuming I had sex on Thursday that means I have a slight chance of getting pregnant if I actually didn't take my pills.. but, if I were to take them for just a week then stop until he comes back on 26th July is there any need? Probably, I would have to take all my pills for goodness is just a month..Any advice? Thank-you. Reply to this Question
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (24 June 2008):
It took me about 3 months for my body to adjust to being on the pill, and in that time I had messed up periods and headaches etc. It's the same coming off at the other end.
Why put your body through a hormonal rollercoaster if you don't have to?
You might get emotional / period pain / weight gain all of the side effects as hormones control a LOT of things in your body.
I'd just stay on them.
Just a thought though - why do you want to come off? If they are doing odd things and you don't like them then go to your doctor, there are a million brands that you can try and you'll find a perfect one for you.
If it's just that you can't be bothered taking them every day then why not consider the implant? That lasts for 3 years.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, lexilou +, writes (24 June 2008):
 I would just keep taking them as you say its only a month so why bother not taking them for a month either. Its not worth the risk if you dont want to get caught out. I always thought you shouldnt have sex the first month so wont there be a risk when he returns and you are both gagging for it (havent been on the pill for over 20 years so not up to date!) x
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reader, Minelisse  +, writes (24 June 2008):
 That actually depend on the pill you are taking and how fertile you and your partner are. I have a friend who got pregnant because she missed ONE pill. So, you should just probably continue to take them this month or consult a physician for specifics on the ones you take.
Good luck!
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reader, eyeswideopen  +, writes (24 June 2008):
 I'd just stay on them, I mean it's only a month and your body has adjusted to your schedule. Why mess it up?
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