Tag: Continuous cycling

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), it is medically safe for most people on hormonal contraception to skip the inactive pills and start a new pack. For many people, the ability to control their cycle is a major benefit of using birth control. Here's how you can **just start a new pack of birth control to skip my period**, the potential side effects, and when to talk to a doctor.

In the United States, oral contraceptive pills are one of the most common forms of contraception used by sexually active women [1.5.4]. A frequent question among users is, 'What do the last 7 pills do?' These pills are typically inactive placebos designed to maintain a daily routine and manage your cycle [1.3.1].