Is it true that taking birth control can stop you from having your period?

I've heard that it can, but can it really?Is it true that taking birth control can stop you from having your period?
YES, it can be (called amenorrhea) but pretty rare - the reason is super-suppression side effect - read more belowIs it true that taking birth control can stop you from having your period?
Yes it can! Birth control that are progesterone only such as Depo-Provera or Mirena ( IUD) are steady doses of progesterone which trick the body into thinking it is pregnant. Thus, no periods. However, some women still have light bleeding sporadically. The down side of these methods is that they often result in some weight gain, irregular spotting (at least temporarily), and occaisionally unexpected periods.
It depends on the type of birth control. Normally it regulates your period. There is a shot you can get though that will only allow you to get your period 3 times a year.





Be careful. Birth control has different effects on everyone.





I tried 3 different kinds and they all made me gain weight.
yes, but it varies on the type of the pill.





For some pills, you still have period but it's so light and usually last 2 to 3 days per month.





for some other pills, you only have maybe 4 periods all year.





it varies. but it's true that it can change your period a lot.
Only if you take it without the placebo pills


Or if you take ones like seasonale which you only get 4 periods a year
yes


when I was on the depo shot I stopped having periods


I currently have the IUD and I have not had a period



Sometimes it can.
It can yes, but a lot of the time you will still have it, just not as heavy.
I take Lybrel, which is a continuous pill with no inactive pills, and I haven't had my period in two years.
Some brands can. I know DEPO caused mine to stop completely