Help! Need to delay menses for 1 week.medication any side effect?

Question:

I will be going on a holiday with my friend next week. As the date is very near to menses, i am thinking of delaying my menses. I heard from my friend that there are some medicine which can delay it. But i need to know the side effect. Please help!

Answers:
You'll need to see a doctor. Over-the-counter medication won't do it. I'm not sure about that new pill that's just come out in America, but there was recently one approved to suppress menstruation that could be used to delay. But the way to do it is birth control. You will have to book to see a doctor, probably a gynaecologist (again depends where you live) and ask for birth control pills. I don't know if it would work if you start taking it at this point in your cycle (I'm not sure if that's appropriate or not; if it delayed your period it wouldn't protect you from getting pregnant, probably, just so you know) but it depends what type of pill you're on. I say it again: see your doctor! Good luck.

discuss this with your gyn.

There is no way to delay your period unless you are on birth control.

Help! Need to delay menses for 1 week.medication any side effect?

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