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 a combined contraceptive pill, you can delay your period by taking two packets back to back. How you do this will depend on which pill you take. For example: 1  monophasic 21-day pill â you take a combined pill for 21 days, followed by seven days without pills, when you have a bleed.