 [ Symptoms ] can i start my new birth control 5 days early to avoid my period starting  i am on birth control and have been on the inactive pills this week my period has not started yet and i have plans this weekend and do not want my period on the weekend would it be ok to start my active pills early as long as i go in the right order [ Disease ] for this one time only it should not be a problem to take your birth control pills just five days early to be on a different schedule many women are deciding to do three month cycling   taking the birth control pills continuously for three months in a row having a menstrual period once every three months this appears to be safe for most women but always check with your medical provider first if you are planning on doing this