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What happens if I skip a month of birth control and start again in a month?
I just ended my period and was supposed to start a new pack this past Sunday (it's Mon now) but I didn't realize that my school's pharmacy was closed (and that's where I get my prescription.) This would have been my 3rd pack.
I'm not sexually active (never have been) at the moment so not really worried about not being protected against pregnancy. I take the birth control pill only to regulate my cycle. I would like to know what will happen to my body during this month, and what will happen when I start a new pack after my next period? I'm just worried about any negative hormonal changes (if any?) my body will have to go through because of this, and if starting on them again in a month will screw with my period, appetite, etc.
The pharmacy isn't open until after the 4th of July. In the future, I have 90 day supplies coming from my insurance provider. So this time was just a mix up.
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Your body needs a month to steady itself after you first take your birth control. If you skip this month's, your cycle won't be fully regular until late August. Your body will be acting funky, you may gain or lose as much as 10 pounds, your boobs could swell, possibly puffy face, I think. Think period & pregnancy symptoms, but don't worry, they're usually milder. You may puke sometimes. I wouldn't worry about it too much, those are worst-case scenario things.
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