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How To Switch From Regualr Birth Control Pills To Progesterone Only Pills?

Posted on Fri, 9 May 2014

Question: I am having serious allergic reaction to combination birth control pills. If I wanted to switch to progesterone only pills, but can't finish the combo pack I am on, how to do it?I have been having constant problems with this website. It is insisting I did not send any payment. Upon signing in to my Paypal account, the paypent is confirmed. I do not know what to expect.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: WHAT DAY OF THE PACK ARE YOU ON ? Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Can you tell me what day of the pill pack you are on currently ? I would then tell you how to proceed. Awaiting your response. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (10 hours later)

I am on day 17.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer: EXPLAINED BELOW Detailed Answer: Then I guess you have just 3 more days for the active pill, am I right ? What preparation are you using. Generally you have one pill free week or one week of placebo ( sugar ) pills. Just take 3 more active pills and then stop. Once you have your period after stopping the active pills, you can then start the progesterone only pills from the first day of your cycle. Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar