skip your periods

WITH BIRTH CONTROL

Is It Safe?

Yes, it is! Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and Co-Founder, explains here.

No more cramps, migraines, mood swings, sanitary emergencies. No more periods.

#PeriodsOptional

How Do I Skip Periods?

It’s simple, skip the sugar pills or ring-free week and that is it!
Keep in mind that, the first time you try this, usually you can get up to 3 months no bleeding, then some spotting
To learn more, click here. Our blogs have more information & details. Say goodbye to your period. No more stained clothing, embarrassing moments or painful cramps. Yay!

What Are The Benefits?

Well for one, NO MORE periods. No more cramps, stained clothing, embarrassing moments, no more tampons and pads. Save money and contribute less to landfill.

Medical

Medical conditions that could benefit from fewer/No periods:

Acne
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
Diabetes (less cycling of hormones = stable hormones = better glucose control)
Seizure disorder (less cycling of hormones = stable hormones = calmer state)
Anemias
Bleeding disorders
HIV, Hepatitis B, C (to avoid excess blood and infection risk to others)

Lifestyle

Lowers embarrassment
Decreased risk of endometrial cancer
Decreased risk of ovarian cancer
Less anemia
No more painful periods

Financial

Less $$ spent on feminine hygiene products
Fewer missed work/school days due to menstrual pain
Decrease landfill
True Cost of Your Period. Read here.

FAQs

IS THERE ONLY 1 PILL THAT I CAN USE TO SKIP PERIODS?

No, you can use any combined (estrogen and progesterone) birth control pill to skip periods.

It’s easier with monophasic (watch this video to learn about monophasic vs. triphasic). If the pack has 4 weeks of medications, just skip the last week of pills (which are the sugar “placebo” pills) and go right into the next pack.

Always, take active pills. If the pack has 3 weeks of pills, take all the pills and go right into the next pack.

CAN I SKIP MY PERIODS USING THE PATCH?

Yes, BUT you should NOT do it for more than 12 weeks in a row, because the estrogen builds up and poses a clotting risk (risk of a blood clot in lungs, brain, etc. and thus DEATH). You should take a break off the patch every 12 weeks. so 12 weeks on, 1 week off, repeat.

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?

Women’s Health, Bedsider, Healthline, and Her Campus articles have more info or contact us.

Take a listen to this podcast discussing the benefits of safely skipping periods with Melinda Wittstock & Pandia Health’s CEO and Co-Founder, Sophia Yen, MD.

For more information, you can also watch Dr. Yen’s TEDx Talk.

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