Could I Take A Week Early Break From Taking Lucette Before Restarting A New Pack In 7 Days And Yet Be Completely Protected?

Posted on Sun, 27 May 2018

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Question : I take the lucette brand of pill, i am on my 3rd packet i usually run 3 back to back and then take my break of 7 days ( i am 15 pills into my 3rd packet with 6 pills to go) would it be possible for me to take my break week early then restart a new packet in 7 days and be completely protected? So today would be my last pill then take 7 days break and then restart 21 (Do i just disguard the last 6?)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can do that.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Yes you can disregard the last six pills of this pack and take a break of seven days to have a withdrawal bleeding. You will have to start with a new pack after the seven days and disregard these left over six pills. This will bring your periods earlier and will keep you protected against pregnancy also.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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