How to Skip a Period Using Birth Control

Many times women want to skip their period in anticipation of a big event, such as a wedding or a vacation. Using birth control pills, it is easy to skip your period once or even eliminate having one entirely. Here is a step by step guide on how to skip a period using birth control.

Things You'll Need

• Birth control pills

Instructions

1. Look at your pack of birth control pills. There should be three active weeks and a fourth week of sugar, or inactive pills.

2. Take the first three weeks of pills as directed--one per day.

3. Starting with week 4, skip the inactive pills and begin to take the week 1 pills in a new pack of birth control pills. This will allow you to skip your period for this month. To continue skipping periods, simply skip week 4 and go straight to week 1 in a new pack.

Tips & Warnings

• Some birth control pills are created to eliminate your period or only have three or four periods a year. Consult your doctor if you would like to switch to this option.

• Some women worry about skipping periods. Skipping one period should not hurt you, but consult your doctor before skipping your period on a long-term basis. There are conflicting reports as to the consequences and you need to make the best educated choice for yourself.

References

• Mayo Clinic