More precisely, the particle is a quantized manifestation of a field (the Higgs field) that generates mass through its interaction with other particles.
1 When you stop taking it, you will get your period within 2 to 3 days. 2  However, this is not 100% effective. 3  Women have reported bleeding or spotting while taking progestogen pills. 4  There are now contraceptive shots and even contraceptive implants that stop your period altogether for months in a row. There are in fact contraceptive pills made specifically to stop your period. 2  They are called extended-cycle pills. 3  You would normally take these continuously for three to six months, and then take placebos for a week during which you would get your period.
If you take the birth control pill (oral contraceptive), you're probably happy with its convenience and reliability. Still, you may have questions about how birth control pills could affect your health, the benefits and risks of birth control pills, and newer options available. Can I use birth control pills to delay or stop my period?