I have PCOS and haven&#39 t had my period in 4 months. I was wondering if I started taking a contraceptive pill starting with the &#39 active&#39 pills in stead of starting with the placebo pills, will I then get my period by the time I reached the placebo pills, or is this not possible?

Hi Lily<br>Yes this should work and it won't cause any harm if you start with the active pills.<br>Dr Bets

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22 Jul 2008

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I have PCOS and haven' t had my period in 4 months. I was wondering if I started taking a contraceptive pill starting with the ' active' pills in stead of starting with the placebo pills, will I then get my period by the time I reached the placebo pills, or is this not possible?

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01 Jan 0001

Hi Lily
Yes this should work and it won't cause any harm if you start with the active pills.
Dr Bets

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