Contraceptive pill seven-day breaks 'outdated', says family planning expert GPs prescribing the contraceptive pill should tell women that they do not need to stop taking it for one week in every four, according to Professor John Guillebaud. by David Millett Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up