Delaying your period for your Wedding Day

Is it usual for brides to wish to postpone their menstrual cycle?

Many ladies would like to postpone their period to avoid having to deal with it on their wedding day. Women frequently worry about not having enough sanitary goods on hand or being able to change them while wearing a bridal gown.

There's also the matter of leakage, which is obviously not ideal when you're dressed entirely in white. Brides may also want to avoid monthly problems associated to menstruation, like as migraines or PMS (premenstrual syndrome in the days leading up to your period).

Is this delaying your period a safe thing to do?

Delaying your period for a special occasion is not dangerous.

What are the various choices for period delay?

The combination contraceptive pill and Norethisterone are two options for delaying your period (the period delay pill).

What are the benefits of using the pill as a contraceptive?

The contraceptive pill is an effective way to postpone your menstruation and can also help with PMS symptoms.

Because there are so many alternatives, it's best to start at least three to six months before your wedding to see how it works for you. Some women may develop side effects such as breast soreness or mood swings, necessitating a change in medication. It's also a contraceptive, so it's a win-win situation.

On the contraceptive pill, is it possible to skip a period?

You take the combined contraceptive pill for 21 days and then take a seven-day hiatus, during which time you will experience a withdrawal bleed. Simply take two packets back-to-back to avoid a hormone-free interval and, as a result, a missed menstruation. It is preferable to consume the entire two packets rather than only a portion of the second.

Is it true that if you take two pill packets back-to-back, your next period will be heavier?

Going on the combination pill back-to-back does not indicate your next period will be heavier. However, the period after using the delay pill is likely to be longer.

Is a spot-free day on the contraceptive pill guaranteed?

Spotting is most prevalent in the first three months after starting any type of tablet, and it is, of course, tied to how regularly you take it. However, because the micro tablet is a continuous dose without a monthly break, you're more likely to develop spotting with it than with the combined pill.

Is there a better way to choose a contraceptive pill than others?

Combined pills contain a variety of progestogens, each with its own set of advantages. Those containing cyproterone acetate (such as Dianette) are especially effective at clearing acne. If you have any symptoms that you want to address with the contraceptive pill, you should talk to your doctor about it.

Let's go over the period delay pill in greater detail. What exactly is it?

Delaying your period with Norethisterone is an option if you are not currently on the contraceptive pill or are not seeking for anything long-term.

This is a progesterone-only pill that you should begin taking three times a day three days before your period is due and continue for up to 14 days.

You should get a period in the next several days after you stop using this medication. It is important to note that this pill does not serve as a contraceptive, therefore you will still need to use other methods such as condoms while taking it.

What's the best way to access these?

Both the contraceptive pill and the period delay tablets are only available with a prescription from your doctor, gynaecologist, or a family planning centre as well as ordering from Ashcroft Pharmacy online.

Both alternatives include dangers that must be considered individually for the bride-to-be. Women with high blood pressure, obesity, or who are over 40 are not normally advised to use the contraceptive pill.

Norethisterone may not be appropriate for people who have a history of blood clots.

Is it possible to fly after you've taken it?

Both alternatives are safe for flying if you are going on a honeymoon at some point. Both have a slight increase in the chance of deep vein thrombosis, however this is still a very low risk. You should be fine for flights under four hours.

Stay hydrated, move about frequently during the flight, and consider wearing compression stockings if flying long distances.

Can women with PCOS, endometriosis, and other illnesses take the period delay pill?

For women with PCOS, the period delay pill is safe. In fact, it's frequently used to try to get these women to have a period if they haven't had one in at least four months.

It's also safe for women with endometriosis, however a longer-acting hormonal contraception might be more effective in managing the pain sensations associated with this condition.

Are there any additional side effects?

Breast discomfort, nausea, headache, and mood or sex drive abnormalities are all possible adverse effects of either option.

With the contraceptive pill, negative effects are expected to fade with time, but with the period delay pill, they may be felt more keenly.

If you're worried about how the period delay pill's adverse effects will affect you on your big day, you can try it out ahead of time.

However, do this three to six months before your wedding to let any negative effects to fade and your menstrual cycle to re-establish itself.