Can birth control pills delay my period ... are there advers Posted: 05-28-07 02:30am
Hi,
I have my periods very regularly every
month. Usually on the same date of the
same month, so it's more or less
predictable to prepare for it.
Unfortunately, i was just informed of a
trip i have to make the week i am supposed
to have my period. This is a very
stressful trip and i don't want my period
to add on to my concerns. My period is due
to arrive on the 7th of June, today is
already the 28th of May. Is it too late
for me to start the Pill and delay my
coming period? Also, i haven't been on the
Pill for almost 10 years now. I'm worried
about the effects it would make to my
body. I've been trying to maintain my
weight, hard as it may be. Will the Pill
have any adverse effect on me, physically?
I really need your reply urgently.
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Sexual Health - Women Answer A2850 Posted: 06-06-07 03:51am
You can start taking contraceptive pills
as soon as possible in order to delay a
normal menstrual period. There is no
guarantee that you will succeed but you
can try. Period delays using contraceptive
pills are not recommended as frequent
solutions because they can cause irregular
cycles and unpredictable vaginal bleeding.
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