How to Speed Up a Period

As most women know, periods can be inconvenient and disruptive, especially when they are heavy or painful and last for several days. This is why many women, if given the opportunity, would gladly speed up their period and get on with their regular routine. While there is no proven way to quicken a menstrual cycle once it has begun, there are low-estrogen oral contraceptives that can shorten the length of a period to an average of three days. If this sounds like a change that could significantly benefit your life, read on for the steps to get started.

Things You'll Need

• Health care professional
• Loestrin® 24 Fe or similar low-estrogen birth control pill
• Water

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Instructions

• 1

  Consult with a doctor about getting a prescription for a birth control pill that reduces the length of a menstrual period, such as Loestrin. If prescribed the pills, make sure to listen carefully to directions for daily use.

• 2

  Choose a time of day to take the pill, and stick with that time to have one pill with a glass of water each day. Any missed doses could result in a higher risk of pregnancy in sexually active women.

• 3

  If you are switching to a low-estrogen pill from another birth control pill, begin taking the pills the first Sunday following your period, even if there is still some bleeding.

• 4

  If, however, you are taking Loestrin or a similar pill after a long period of not taking oral contraceptives, you will need to start taking it on the first day of your period.