GIRLS ONLY QUESTION

13 Feb 2012 AussieExplorer2012 asked

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• 13 Feb 2012 AlexG said

  

  bring stuff over but not ur whole supply as u can always buy more while ur over there

  bring stuff over but not ur whole supply as u can always buy more while ur over there or Cancel
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• 14 Feb 2012 Jasmin said

  

  I’m just going to ‘skip over’ the sugar pills and not deal with it while i’m away, but yea most places you go everything you need should be very easy to find.

  I'm just going to 'skip over' the sugar pills and not deal with it while i'm away, but yea most places you go everything you need should be very easy to find. or Cancel
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• 14 Feb 2012 AussieExplorer2012 said

  

  okay. whats the sugar pill?

  okay. whats the sugar pill? or Cancel
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• 14 Feb 2012 AussieExplorer2012 said

  

  so it means that ull get ur period early and not have to worry about having it during ur trip.

  so it means that ull get ur period early and not have to worry about having it during ur trip. or Cancel
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• 14 Feb 2012 AlexG said

  

  nah the sugar pill is wen u get ur period so wen u miss the sugar pill u dont get ur period its very nifty

  nah the sugar pill is wen u get ur period so wen u miss the sugar pill u dont get ur period its very nifty or Cancel
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• 14 Feb 2012 Jasmin said

  

  Its a part of ‘the pill’ birth control – most pills you take are hormonal but every month you get 5 days of ‘sugar pills’, – if you skip the sugar pills you can skip your period for that month. Check with your doctor if its okay for you first though.

  Its a part of 'the pill' birth control - most pills you take are hormonal but every month you get 5 days of 'sugar pills', - if you skip the sugar pills you can skip your period for that month. Check with your doctor if its okay for you first though. or Cancel
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• 14 Feb 2012 AussieExplorer2012 said

  

  okay i shall ask.

  okay i shall ask. or Cancel
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• 14 Feb 2012 AlexG said

  

  maybe she shud ask her mum

  maybe she shud ask her mum or Cancel
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• 14 Feb 2012 AussieExplorer2012 said

  

  haha yeh ask her mum! or use the internet – websites help. firstly ASK HER MUM

  haha yeh ask her mum! or use the internet - websites help. firstly ASK HER MUM or Cancel
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• 14 Feb 2012 AussieExplorer2012 said

  

  Thx for the advice girls. Im just gonna cope with it if i do have my period when im travelling. I’ll bring panadol tablets and bring supplies from australia – its light and it wont be too much.

  Thx for the advice girls. Im just gonna cope with it if i do have my period when im travelling. I'll bring panadol tablets and bring supplies from australia - its light and it wont be too much. or Cancel
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• 15 Feb 2012 cdm115 said

  

  If you’re on the pill I would also skip your period. If you’re not or don’t want to do that. I would bring stuff from home, that one of those things that could be very annoying to end up not being able to find your preferred brand. And as a bonus, after you use them you’ll have more space in your suitcase to bring stuff home.

  If you're on the pill I would also skip your period. If you're not or don't want to do that. I would bring stuff from home, that one of those things that could be very annoying to end up not being able to find your preferred brand. And as a bonus, after you use them you'll have more space in your suitcase to bring stuff home. or Cancel
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• 15 Feb 2012 AlexG said

  

  CDM115 thats a great tip :)

  CDM115 thats a great tip :) or Cancel
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• 16 Feb 2012 AussieExplorer2012 said

  

  okay ill just bring stuff – and it will free up once i use it up :) Yeah okay. I dont wanna go on the pill dont wanna mess my brain up.

  okay ill just bring stuff - and it will free up once i use it up :) Yeah okay. I dont wanna go on the pill dont wanna mess my brain up. or Cancel
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• 24 Feb 2012 LCM said

  

  Or you could just go on the sugar pills a week early and get your period the week before you go, that way you can know for sure you wont get it. That’s what I did and it worked a treat.

  Or you could just go on the sugar pills a week early and get your period the week before you go, that way you can know for sure you wont get it. That's what I did and it worked a treat. or Cancel
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• 24 Feb 2012 AussieExplorer2012 said

  

  okay ill talk to my gp

  okay ill talk to my gp or Cancel
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• 28 Feb 2012 travelbug said

  

  just take one pack of pads no more than say 14 when you are low buy over there

  just take one pack of pads no more than say 14 when you are low buy over there or Cancel
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• 28 Feb 2012 jess.jones said

  

  ive used norethisterone (pill) – you take it 3 -5 days before your period is due, the pill delays your period – you keep taking once a day, once you stop taking the pill, your period usually comes 1-3 days afterwards. its great for holidays.

  ive used norethisterone (pill) - you take it 3 -5 days before your period is due, the pill delays your period - you keep taking once a day, once you stop taking the pill, your period usually comes 1-3 days afterwards. its great for holidays. or Cancel
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• 28 Feb 2012 AussieExplorer2012 said

  

  okay ill ask the gp closer to my trip date. thx alot guys. keep the advice coming as i may find better advice from others. Thx alot travelbug and muganz

  okay ill ask the gp closer to my trip date. thx alot guys. keep the advice coming as i may find better advice from others. Thx alot travelbug and muganz or Cancel
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• 28 Feb 2012 BecS said

  

  I intended to do the whole pill thing where you miss that dreaded week while I was in NZ. Had a new stock of pills and everything. One night I forgot to take it (don’t worry I didn’t get knocked up) but my friend did come early and with a vengeance. So I suggest if you’re going to take the pill and intend to skip the sugar week, there’s always a chance that with you’re very busy contiki schedule of sightseeing every day and parties all night you may forget. So bring a stash of pads/tampons with you no matter what (one in you carry on bag/ bag on the bus at all times – you don’t want to be going around asking all your new friends for a pad). I’m a good girl and very prepared – I’m usually the one handing them out lol!!

  And bring naprogesic – it’s a girls best friend while travelling. Much more effective than panadol – You don’t want to miss a moment of sight-seeing because your monthly friend is being a pain!!

  I intended to do the whole pill thing where you miss that dreaded week while I was in NZ. Had a new stock of pills and everything. One night I forgot to take it (don't worry I didn't get knocked up) but my friend did come early and with a vengeance. So I suggest if you're going to take the pill and intend to skip the sugar week, there's always a chance that with you're very busy contiki schedule of sightseeing every day and parties all night you may forget. So bring a stash of pads/tampons with you no matter what (one in you carry on bag/ bag on the bus at all times - you don't want to be going around asking all your new friends for a pad). I'm a good girl and very prepared - I'm usually the one handing them out *lol*!! And bring naprogesic - it's a girls best friend while travelling. Much more effective than panadol - You don't want to miss a moment of sight-seeing because your monthly friend is being a pain!! or Cancel
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• 28 Feb 2012 Jasmin said

  

  Oh yea – Naprogesic is a lifesaver :D. I’m going to end up with a bag full of pills now
  the pill
  Naprogesic
  Neurofen
  Cold n Flu tablets (the good ones not the herbal ones)
  Multivitamins
  Imodium
  …..can’t think of anything else right now – only that with this many pills I better take the packaging so I can explain if I get stopped at customs!

  Oh yea - Naprogesic is a lifesaver :D. I'm going to end up with a bag full of pills now the pill Naprogesic Neurofen Cold n Flu tablets (the good ones not the herbal ones) Multivitamins Imodium .....can't think of anything else right now - only that with this many pills I better take the packaging so I can explain if I get stopped at customs! or Cancel
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