I posted this reply to someone regarding water retention during TOM but thought other women might find this info useful.
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I heard about a new pill 'Seasonal' (?) that you only have 4 periods a year . My doctor said I can do the same with my patch. He said women have been doing this themselves for years and there is no problem with ferility problems etc. I do 2 patch packs in a row (so my TOM is actually every other month!!) He said there is no problem with heavier periods or more intense PMS and I have had no problems or have not noticed any difference except lots longer between my (.) So talk to your doctor about it..
It's so great going 6 weeks between. My doc said you should have at least 4 periods/year (thats' what current studies show to be safe) just to keep things 'moving'.
My DH thinks it's great too
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I heard about a new pill 'Seasonal' (?) that you only have 4 periods a year . My doctor said I can do the same with my patch. He said women have been doing this themselves for years and there is no problem with ferility problems etc. I do 2 patch packs in a row (so my TOM is actually every other month!!) He said there is no problem with heavier periods or more intense PMS and I have had no problems or have not noticed any difference except lots longer between my (.) So talk to your doctor about it..
It's so great going 6 weeks between. My doc said you should have at least 4 periods/year (thats' what current studies show to be safe) just to keep things 'moving'.
My DH thinks it's great too