I’m going on vacation from June 28 to July 8 and I’m supposed to get my period at some point during that time. I would rather not because I’ll be in a swimsuit on the beach most of the time and don’t want to be bloated nor have any situations arise. Is there anyway to stop it just for that time period? I’m currently on an oral contraceptive and I heard that I should stop taking the placebo/sugar pills. But when do I stop taking them in order for me not to get my period while on vacation which is 2 months from now?
Just don’t take the placebo pills the month that you are planning on going on vacation. So you wouldn’t take the placebo pills for the June pack…
The simplest way to avoid your period during a particular week is to not take your placebo pills for one month (in your case the week you’re on vacation). So start your next pack of pills immediately instead of taking your last sugar pill week.
I’ve done this before. I asked my doctor and she said it’s o.k. to do once in a while.
I believe you should finish up this month (April)normally. And May as well. Then when you start on the packet for June, do not take the placebo pills at the end. Just start your July packet.
Have fun on your vacation!
For the month of your vacation, skip the fake pills which you take when you get your period and start a new pack right away. This will hold your period off for another month but don’t be surprised if mid month you do have a little spotting…totally normal.