WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2000: Re: delaying menstruation it i've never been on the pill

Re: delaying menstruation it i've never been on the pill

From: Thanks (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 14:18:58 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 31 Oct 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Tue, 31 Oct 2000, Tony wrote:
>>
>>Hi! My wedding is in 8 weeks exactly, and I expect to be in the middle
>>of a period then. I really want to delay it by a week or so. I know
>>there's been a lot of talk about using the pill to delay it, but having
>>never been on the pill I'm nervous. Do you think I can get adjusted to
>>the pill in time to delay the period? Also is there any other way to
>>delay a period? Thanks!
>>
>>--
>>Tony
>>
>I don't know of any other ways that are very reliable. Cycle control by
>the pill is usually immediate, so you can effectively delay your cycle
>if you wish. Other adaptations to the pill might take a month or two,
>but cycle control is generally quick. If you really have 8 weeks, you
>could start the pill now, take the first cycle the usual way, all 28
>days, then do two packs in a row with just the active pills (the first
>21 of each pack). That should give you coverage over your wedding and
>honeymoon. Another alternative would be to take 10 days of Provera
>beginning now. This would give you a period in about 2 weeks, rather
>than next month. Then, it would not matter if you started the pill or
>not as far as your wedding was concerned.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation
>with, and examination by, a qualified medical professional.
>
>Due to time and energy constraints, I will be unable to answer any personal
>e-mails. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
>

Thanks Dr. McIntos! What is Provera? Is it prescription only? And when should I take it? Last day of my period will be friday, and my wedding is exactly 8 weeks from friday. Thanks!

--
Tony

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