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How can I safely delay or bring forward my period using Yasmin when I have 12 pills left in my pack, and should I stop taking my current pills early or use Meprate instead?

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How can I safely delay or bring forward my period using Yasmin when I have 12 pills left in my pack, and should I stop taking my current pills early or use Meprate instead?

Asked by Female, 23 · 21 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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21 days ago

To safely delay your period using Yasmin (ethinylestradiol/drospirenone), please finish your remaining 12 active pills and start a new pack the very next day, skipping the pill-free break. I do not recommend stopping your current pills early to bring your period forward, as this reduces your protection against pregnancy. Additionally, please do not take Meprate (medroxyprogesterone acetate) while on Yasmin, as combining them isn't necessary and can disrupt your hormones. Please consult your gynecologist to ensure this plan is safely tailored for you.

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