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Message: HTML is not enabled. UBB Code™ is enabled. UBB Code™ Images not permitted.	[QUOTE]Originally posted by smittenkitten: [QB] Hi pamplemousse, Some types of hormonal contraception are better than others for skipping your withdrawal bleed. For example, I know mine aren't potent enough to skip a withdrawal bleed. Since you're on Tri-Sprintec, which is a triphasic birth control pill, you're likely to get breakthrough bleeding (or at least spotting). This is because there are 3 hormones being administered at different times of your cycle so hormone levels aren't the same throughout the cycle - that is, there's not a hormonal constant which can be maintained just by skipping to the new pack. There isn't really any research to suggest whether this is a safe practice, but I imagine it's relatively common so apart from the potential for breakthrough bleeding you should be okay. Ultimately though, it's up to you. Cheers, Marion [/QB][/QUOTE]

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