This is in response to "Can I reschedule my period?" I went on an extended vacation out of the country and also decided that it would be easier to reschedule my period so that I wouldn't have to worry about it on the trip. I talked to my health care provider, and she told me that it was perfectly safe and many women skip their period every month. I decided to give it a try, since I was already on 28-day birth control pills.

To make a long story short, I did miss my period, but half way through the trip, my period started again, complete with cramps and mood swings and everything. Worst of all, I wasn't even prepared with tampons/pads, etc, and since I was out of the country, it was a hassle to find the products. Also, my period lasted the rest of that cycle and right up until I started a new pack of pills.

The moral of my story? If you're going to alter your period with the pill, at least be prepared if it doesn't work. (And try those new menstrual cups for a great, clean way to enjoy sex during your period.)

Sincerely, Been There