Is it possible to actively postpone the menstrual period at will?

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The upcoming menstrual period will fall on a trip, will coincide with a business day, ... are all awkward situations. So is there a way to actively postpone the menstrual period or not, is it safe to move the menstrual date?

1. What is menstruation?

Menstruation is a periodic shedding of the uterine lining due to hormonal changes that cause bleeding from the uterine cavity to the vagina. The menstrual cycle of each person usually has a cycle, an average of 28 days.

Trắc nghiệm: Sự hiểu biết của bạn về kinh nguyệt

Kinh nguyệt có vai trò quan trọng đối với sức khỏe sinh sản, do đó nữ giới cần chủ động trang bị kiến thức để theo dõi và kiểm soát tình trạng sức khỏe. Bài trắc nghiệm sau đây sẽ giúp bạn hiểu hơn về chu kỳ kinh nguyệt của bản thân.

2. Is there any proactive way to postpone the menstrual period?


Menstrual delay pills can be used to delay menstruation. Menstrual delay pills are drugs that contain the hormone progesterone. The mechanism of action of the menstrual delay pill is to replenish the deficient hormone progesterone. The hormone progesterone, produced in the second half of the menstrual cycle, aids in the growth of the lining of the uterus. When progesterone levels drop, the lining of the uterus sheds, leading to menstruation. If using the pill to delay menstruation, the hormone progesterone is added from the outside to prevent the uterine lining from bleeding, leading to the effect of delaying menstruation.

3. Is the menstrual delay pill safe and effective?


In most cases, menstrual delay pills are effective and safe, but the results are individual, and should not be used regularly as these drugs inhibit the cycle. the body's natural hormones. Therefore, it is best in "reluctant" cases to use, and need to return to normal as soon as possible.

4. Do Menstrual Delaying Pills Have Any Side Effects?


Thuốc trì hoãn kinh nguyệt chứa progesterone
Thuốc trì hoãn kinh nguyệt chứa progesterone

Any medicine has unwanted effects. The side effects of this medication, as well as side effects from excess progesterone, include bloating, acne, and mood swings due to hormone imbalances.

5. How long will it take to get a period after stopping the pill?


Depending on the location of each person, the time to get the period back will be different, but usually this time period is from 10-15 days. In some cases, menstruation may appear immediately within a few hours of stopping the drug.

6. How to use the pill to delay menstruation?


With any drug should not be used arbitrarily. To ensure safety and effectiveness, consult a specialist for appropriate examination and indication. You should consult your gynecologist at least 1 week or 10 days before your period.
During the use of the drug, if you experience any unusual signs, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. After stopping the pill for 15 days without seeing a period again, it is necessary to see a doctor to find out the exact cause.

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