I have terribly heavy periods which last for days. They also never come on time and last a week or so. I was on the depo shot and it took my period away for 2 years. It was great. My doctor recommended getting off it for osteoperosis reasons. She put me on Yaz and wants me to skip the inactive 4 pills so that I dont have a period. Is this safe and for how long? I am 42 and my daughter is 13 and was put on loovral and told to take it continuously too and skip her period due to her having similar period issues. I am not sure if this is safe for the two of us. Someone please give us proper medical advise.