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Q: Can birth control pills delay my period ... are there advers

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 28th, 2007

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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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on June 6th, 2007

Sexual Health - Women Answer A2850

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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