How do you take microgynon - with breaks etc?

[Cloud44]

I’ve been on microgynon for quite a few years now and the advice on how you can take it has changed more recently- instead of a 7 day pill break I’ve heard you can do a 5 or 3 day break and can run several packs together. I tend to run a few packs together then still do a 7 day break but is this still necessary? If I did a 5 day break would the bleed be shorter?

@HD83 You may be better off starting your own thread, as it's more likely people will see it that way.

However, my recommendation would be to go and see a pharmacist today. My understanding would be that there would be a risk that you wouldn't be protected against pregnancy if you took a break now, but I may be mistaken. However, if the medication isn't working for you, you may need to look at other options in any case.