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Because it takes 2 days to get the hormones completely out of your system

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Q: I am on birth control I take 3 weeks of active pills and 1 week of in active pills why does it take me a couple days to get my period?
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Can you suppress a period by starting birth control less than a month before vacation?

Hi, You can stop your period from arriving by continuing to take the active birth control pills.


Can you start you period while on the active birth control pill still?

yes maybe


I have 2 active pills for my birth control left for this month and I don't want my period for this weekend is there a way where I won't get my period for this weekend?

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On birth control is it possible to get your period while taking the active pills or does it only come when you take the inactive ones?

No you will not get your period while taking the active pills only the inactive pills. You may have spotting. If this is bothersome contact your doctor and they may give you another birth control pill that will work better for you.


How can you get your period without taking birth control?

Your period will come naturally. Birth control does not help you get your period. Your body decides when you will get your period.


Do you get your period on birth control?

No, you don't get your period on [hormonal] birth control.Hormonal birth control works by stopping your menstrual cycles so that you don't ovulate, and as you don't ovulate you also don't menstruate. The bleeding women experience on hormonal birth control such as the pill is a withdrawal bleed caused by a drop in synthetic hormones when going from active to inactive pills. Withdrawal bleeds are meant to mimic menstruation but they're not the same.


Your period ended today so when can you start birth control?

You can start your birth control the Sunday after your period.


Can you take birth control during your period?

Yes, you can take birth control during your period. You should take your birth control as directed regardless of bleeding.


Does birth control still work when you are on your period?

Yes but you dont get pregnant on your period even without birth control.


Will birth control cause a withdrawal period even if you are pregnant?

You get a withdrawal period AFTER you go off birth control.


Is it common to skip your period while on birth control?

Usually, skipping a period while on HORMONE birth control happens when someone is sexually active and/or missed a dose. Sometimes, though, hormonal birth control can cause an imbalance and cause a person to skip a period. Get a pregnancy test. If, on the other hand, you were talking about barrier methods, such as condoms or diaphrams, and you skip a period you should get a pregnancy test. Either way, take a pregnancy test.


Can you get pregnant on your period if you use birth control?

No. Birth control will prevent pregnancy.