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There are many drugs that help delay the period so that women can easily attend important events. The following is the basic information about the popular menstrual delay drugs today and precautions when using.
1. What is a menstrual delay pill?
Menstrual delay pills (also known as antimenorrhoea or menstrual suppressants) are medications that contain the hormone progesterone. The pill is usually taken about 3-4 days before the expected date of your period. The mechanism of action of the drug is as follows: The hormone estrogen is produced in the first half of the menstrual cycle to stimulate the growth of the uterine lining. The hormone progesterone, which is produced in the second half of the menstrual cycle, supports the growth of the lining of the uterus. When progesterone decreases, the lining of the uterus sheds, leading to menstruation. However, when you use a menstrual delay pill that contains the hormone progesterone, the external progesterone will not allow the lining of the uterus to shed, helping to delay the menstrual cycle.
2. Commonly used period delaying drugs
There are many types of menstrual suppressants available in the market. However, progesterone-containing pills are more commonly used, because they are more effective and safer than other drugs. Other common birth control pills are: Birth control pills (not the type commonly used in general) and norethisterone (a medication that contains progesterone).
2.1 Norethindrone (norethisterone) Norethindrone (norethisterone) is a medication used to prevent pregnancy and delay menstruation. This menstrual delay pill contains the hormone progesterone, which helps prevent the lining of the uterus from shedding, making the red light day delayed as desired.
With this drug, users can take it about 3-4 days before the expected period. When you stop taking the pill, your period will usually begin two to three days later.
One note with this way of delaying menstruation is that you should consult your doctor to know the appropriate dose. Besides, when you delay your period in this way, you may also experience some side effects such as: Headache, nausea, chest tightness and mood disorders.
2.2 The Daily Pill If you're using the Pill every day, delaying your period is pretty straightforward. If you are taking 28 pills, to delay your period, you just need to take 21 pills in the direction of the arrow on the pack and discard 7 pills of a different color than the rest, continue to take the next pack. In case you use the 21-pill type of birth control pill, there is no need to take a 7-day break, continue taking the next pack immediately.
For those of you who have not used oral contraceptives daily, you can use 21 pills, start taking 1 pill continuously at a certain time frame from the first day of your period and use it for 3 weeks. After that, you continue to take it for another week, you can delay your period as you like. After stopping the drug, menstruation will occur a few days later. This is the most commonly used contraceptive pill.
3. Notes when using pills to delay menstruation
Some notes you need to remember when using the pill:
You should consult an obstetrician-gynecologist before taking the medicine. Based on your weight, menstrual cycle and health problems, your doctor will prescribe the right dose and time to take it; When the drug is stopped, menstruation may appear immediately (after a few hours) or it may take up to 10-15 days. However, if you don't get your period after 15 days of stopping taking the pill, you should see your doctor to determine the exact cause of your missed period; There's no harm in taking fertility drugs, but you shouldn't make them a regular habit because they suppress your body's natural hormone cycle. You should only take the medicine in an emergency, so return to normal as soon as possible. Besides, taking these drugs can also lead to severe pain; Menstrual delay pills do not affect ovulation, so they do not work to prevent pregnancy; Pills containing progesterone, have some side effects similar to excess progesterone such as: bloating, acne, mood swings, ... due to hormone imbalance in the body. In addition to the two drugs mentioned above, there is currently information about using ibuprofen to help delay menstruation. However, if you take ibuprofen to slow your period, you'll need to take more than the recommended dose. Therefore, this method is not recommended to delay menstruation.
4. Some ways to slow down your period naturally
In addition to taking pills to delay menstruation, there are some natural ways to delay menstruation, which are less harmful than using pills. However, there are no studies to prove the effectiveness of natural ways to suppress menstruation. Therefore, if you intend to apply, you should consider efficiency.
Here are some natural ways to delay menstruation that you can try:
Use apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar has the effect of detoxifying the body, losing weight. Many researchers have found that the high acid content in apple cider vinegar can delay menstruation. However, there is no reliable evidence to support this conclusion. To apply, you can dilute 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, drink 2-3 times a week for 10-12 days before menstruation. You need to apply the correct dosage above, dilute apple cider vinegar, avoid drinking too much so as not to damage teeth, gums and throat; Gelatin: Some ancient Chinese remedies claim that taking gelatin dissolved in warm water can delay menstruation by several hours. However, there is currently no scientific evidence to support this effect. To slow down menstruation in this way, you can dissolve 1 small packet of gelatin with warm water, drink it again after a few hours to delay menstruation by 4-5 hours; Chickpeas: According to folklore, eating raw chickpeas can slow down menstruation. The reason is that the mung bean pods contain flavonoid compounds that inhibit ovulation. However, this way of delaying menstruation has not been scientifically proven. If you want to try it, eat 9 raw green beans 2-3 days before your period; Lemon juice: The abundant citric acid content in lemons is said to slow down the menstrual cycle. In this way, you can drink lemon juice without sugar or eat 1-2 thin slices of lemon every day before your period. However, you need to avoid overdoing this method because the acid in lemon can be harmful to teeth and stomach; Exercise: Exercise has many health benefits. Some people think that exercising more than usual (150 minutes/week) 1-2 weeks before the start of your period can help delay your period. However, this method has no clear scientific basis. Besides. You should also not try to apply it for a long time because it can cause hormonal imbalance, cause temporary loss of menstruation, affect fertility,... You should consult your doctor to choose the most suitable way: Using pills to delay menstruation or apply natural remedies. Because natural ways are safe, but there are no studies to prove effectiveness. When choosing to use drugs, users need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions on dosage, usage time,...
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