How to delay your menstraul cycle? Help!!

jfisco

I am getting married on Oct. 30th and I just counted out the days to see when I am supposed to be getting my menstrual cycle...OMG- its supposed to come on the day of my wedding!! How can I prevent this? I am not currently on the pill and have not been for over five years. We use the rythm method and have been really lucky. My Obgyn thinks its too late for me to try the pill because it usually won't take effect until 2months after you start. Someone mentioned herbal remedies?? Anyone know of any?? Any advice???

goheels05

Uh, you need a new OBG.  My cycles went from 40 days to 28 days the first month I was on the pill.  I've been on Ortho, Ortho-lo, and Yaz, and I've stopped taking them and restarted, and my cycle has always gone back to being 28 days.  Tell her you want to get on the pill.  Maybe you can stop your period and maybe you can't, but it can't hurt to get on it.  I don't know of any other safe way of delaying your period, especially not herbal remedies!  I will say that stress can delay your period (as I'm sure you know since you do NFP/rhythm method), and the stress of a wedding could very likely make you late.  GL.

goheels05

Conversely, having your period on your wedding day isn't the end of the world.  Several brides on P&E were, and they all said it was no big deal.  Lots of couples don't do the deed the night of their wedding anyway (you are in for a lonnnnnnnnnnng day and a lot of couples are too tired).  As far as the tampon issue, I didn't go to the bathroom the entire time  I was in my dress, but if I had had to, my bridesmaids could have helped me.  Surely someone can hold up your dress and look away while you take care of fem hygiene.  Years down the road you can laugh about it. 

airidh80

Yeah, you're pretty much SOL unless you want to attempt the pill. That is basically the ONLY way to change your menstrual cycle that doesn't involve something extremely unsafe. Like anorexia. I do think it's likely you'd have some spotting if you started the pill right now and tried to push back your cycle; by that, I mean if you tried to "skip" a period and go straight into the next pack. It's unlikely you could do that so soon after starting hormonal BC. I honestly wouldn't start the pill *just* to avoid having my period on my wedding day. Yeah, it sucks. But it happens. Hormonal BC comes with a whole bag of potential side effects that could be MUCH worse than cramps. But if you were going to start the pill again anyway, then give it a shot.

goheels05

Typically you would start on the first Sunday after your period has started, but the instructions will tell you how to start on any day you'd like.  It's really just a crap shoot as to what brand.  Might be best to go back on whatever you were on before.  Out of the 3 brands I've been on, Ortho has been the best for skipping periods.  Ortho-lo is a lower dose of hormones and therefore doesn't work as well as far as taking the pills back to back to avoid bleeding.  I've never tried it with Yaz; it's made with a different hormone all together.GL!

melishka716

What I noticed with Yaz is that I skipped periods frequently; made for nice PG scares... JK, but all in all, I agree with Goheels. Go on what you were on before.

noelle24

Disclaimer: Everyone is different, so my experience may not be the same as yours. I've skipped my periond once while talking Ortho-lo, after I had been on the same brand for several years.  It DID work (even with the lower dose), but the month after I had spotting for two straight weeks.  I don't know if it was worth the hassle, actually.

aggiebug

I don't know how physically active you already are, but for some people getting really physically active reduces the cramps and the flow.  When I was in my peak activity I never had cramps. I mean like running and good aerobic workouts.  Walking probably won't do as much.  And every person is different, so the only result you may see is yourself getting more phyiscally fit. 

MLC613

You poor thing! Don't worry about it! If it happens, it happens!! I've heard of many brides getting their periods on their wedding day even when they're not supposed to just because they're so stressed! It happens, don't worry!! You may also get it before then, you never know since you're not on the pill, it may be off a day or two! As for the cramps and stuff, i would just make sure you drink LOTS of water between now and then. Make sure you're getting lots of exercise too.  As for the birth control...since you haven't been on it for awhile, i would maybe stay away from the "get your period every 3 months" kind. Just because you don't know how your body is going to react and stuff! Maybe try ortho-tri-cyclen (spelling?). Good luck! and try not to worry about it!

AlexiaANDRobert

I am really hesitant and actually hate to say it, but you could also talk to your OBGYN about the morning after pill if you are that worried about it. Its really not good for you, and against my personal ethics, but if it is something you are ok with then its still a possibility. This totally blows my mind.She asked about delaying her menstrual cycle and you suggested she look into the morning after pill?!? Seriously?

aggiebug

yes I did.  There are more than ONE reason to delay your menstural cycle.  AND trust me I am MORE than happy that its just b/c of some blood.  but like I said in a 2nd post.  if she was looking to make sure she is not going to get pregnant I wanted to make sure she thought of it now when she can talk to a professional rather than wait and rush into that decision. Again, I am very very happy its over the period not the pregnancy worries.  And if you knew me and knew how against the morning after pill I actually am I think you would get why I really said that.  I didn't mean to stir up some controversy.  now you can continue to judge me

AlexiaANDRobert

now you can continue to judge me Thanks for the permission.

AlexiaANDRobert

Thanks Stage. I never mentioned controversy.  I was just floored that the suggestion was the morning after pill.  That's not something you PLAN.  You PLAN to use condoms, abstain, etc. NOT the morning after pill.jfisco - Sorry for the thread jack.  Hope you worked it out!

bcnoelle

Sorry for any misinformation!  I was told this by an OB/GYN.  It's definitely not a healthy option regardless.

Cupidsmyth

Because I am and always have been regular and have not had birth control since I was 21, I went ahead and counted the days out until the time we wanted to get married. Then we picked a day that was in the middle where I didn't have to worry bout one more thing. Our orginal date was set for me to start on that day... and it would have REALLY sucked because it was being held at a state park and well the bathrooms left a lot to be desired...lol Now the date and place have changed... don't have that worry anymore. But like someone else said, you could always have someone help hold up the dress... I can totally understand the fear tho.. I can just picture right in the middle of the couples first dance and you get that feeling. Maybe you could plan a "prank" should something happen since u are getting married the day before Halloween?

ks3pink

I agree with the PP as far as counting out the days. I did the exact same thing. I would have thought most brides to be would already be on the pill before the wedding day as it takes a few months to kick in. Unless of course you're planning a HM baby which is a conversation we've been having lately!! 10/10/10 Bride!!