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birth control question

I'm taking the birth control reclipsen using the continuous method and I was just wondering what I had to do to get my period to come, do I take the placebo for that back and wait for it?
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I took the pill continuously for years but every three months I would take a break for the duration of the placebo pills (I never bother actually taking them) in order to have a period.  It would sometimes take a few days but the period would come.

Though depending on your reasons for taking the pill continuously it would be wise to discuss with your doctor when and if you should be having your period.  I took it this way because they suspected endometriosis.
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Ask your docotor to be sure
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If you want a period then you need to stop taking your pill continiously.

Depends what pill you are on  -you either need to take a week off when you finished a pack, or take your placebo pills for a week. Your period should fall into those days.
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