How to Postpone a Menstrual Cycle

Some women consider the menstrual cycle to be a curse. It is another event that needs to be handled in their already busy lives and it may cause them embarrassment, angst and extra work. However, other women look forward to the monthly cycle as a time of rest and pampering, and they honor their body's ability to clean and revitalize itself. Whatever your perspective, the menstrual cycle is a way for the uterus to shed its nutrient thick lining and rebuild it the following month in preparation for pregnancy. In some cases, a woman may wish to postpone her cycle because of an upcoming honeymoon, vacation or other intimate plans. Fulfilling this desire is easy with planning.

Things You'll Need

• Doctor's appointment
• Money for prescription

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Instructions

How to Postpone a Menstrual Cycle

• 1

  Make an appointment with your doctor at least one month before your expected period. Birth control pills can be used to delay the cycle, but they must be started one month in advance of the delay.

• 2

  Explain to your doctor the reason you want to delay your period and request birth control pills. Follow your doctor's instructions.

• 3

  Fill the birth control prescription at a pharmacy and order the next refill before you have finished the first pack.

• 4

  Take the pills at the same time everyday for Days 1 to 21. Do not take the placebo pills Days 22 to 28.

• 5

  Start the new pack of birth control pills on Day 22 of the pill cycle. Your period should begin during the seventh week after starting the birth control pill regimen.