Patient's question:
I'm getting married next month, but the date I booked happens to be when my period is supposed to come. I want to know which medicine can delay my period? Thank youDoctor's answer:
Hello: Progestogen drugs such as Medroxyprogesterone (also known as Progesterone) can delay the shedding of the endometrium and postpone the onset of menstruation. A few days after stopping the medication, the endometrium will shed due to the loss of progestogen support, and menstruation will occur. This medication is easy to take, and its side effects are only occasional nausea, vomiting, and headaches, and it does not cause endocrine disorders. Short-term and occasional use will not lead to weight gain or other health problems.If your period coincides with a major exam, and menstruation causes you significant physical and mental discomfort, you can take Medroxyprogesterone around the 23rd day of your menstrual cycle (starting from the first day of your last menstrual period, provided your cycle is 28–30 days). Take 10 mg once a day, and continue taking it to effectively control the exact time of menstruation. The duration of medication is usually 3–5 days, and menstruation will occur according to the length of time you take the medication. Since menstruation will only arrive 3 days after stopping the medication, this allows you to avoid the specific times when menstruation is inconvenient.
It is worth noting that artificially regulating the onset of menstruation generally does not cause problems for future normal menstrual cycles or lead to ovulation dysfunction and infertility. Of course, medication should not be used to adjust the menstrual cycle unless there are special circumstances. These methods are only for emergency use and should not be used frequently in daily life to avoid interference from external hormones disrupting a woman's normal menstrual cycle. It is particularly important to follow the guidance of a gynecologist.