Wedding, job interview, or day at the beach, Do you want to delay the date of your period? You wonder how to influence your cycle. Here are all our advice and solutions to delay your period naturally or with the pill.

How to delay your period naturally: instructions for use

You don't take hormonal contraception and you usually monitor your cycles by writing the date of your period on a calendar? You know that your next period will be here soon and you want to delay it? Good news! It is possible to delay the arrival of your period without medication, with the help of plants: yarrow and monk's pepper, or with other methods.

Delay your period with yarrow

Do you know Yarrow? This perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family is present in a good part of the northern hemisphere: in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is used for many medicinal purposes because it is appreciated for its hemostatic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. It is also loved in the garden for its beauty.

To use yarrow to delay the arrival of menstruation, you must prepare an infusion of stems and flowers. You then consume this beverage several times a day from the first day of the cycle that you wish to extend.

Using monk's pepper

Monk's pepper or chaste tree comes from a shrub with purple or white flowers that is mainly found in Mediterranean regions. Are you wondering where its original name comes from? In fact, in the Middle Ages, it was used by monks for its anaphrodisiac properties. That's not all! This sweet pepper is also said to regulate the female cycle and delay periods by 1 to 2 days, without medication.

Other Methods to Delay Period Naturally

Want to know more tips to delay your period without taking medication? There are several. For example, some women claim that a long bath in warm water is quite effective in stopping bleeding.

That's not all! Regular consumption of vinegar diluted in a glass of water would have interesting effects. Are you wondering how to use vinegar for this purpose? It's simple! Simply dilute 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar in a large glass of water 3 times a day, one week before the estimated date of your period.

Want to know more tips? Here are a few:

  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to ease blood flow.
  • Drink lemon juice diluted in a glass of water 3 times a day, one week before your period.
  • Dilute a sachet of gelatin in a large glass of water and drink this beverage to stop your period for a few hours.
  • Try raspberry leaf or sage tea to reduce menstrual flow.

Postponing your period with the pill: we take stock

As you will have understood, there are many grandmother's tips to delay the arrival of your period. They all have a relative usefulness... To delay this phenomenon effectively, hormonal contraception remains an ally of choice. However, medicinal solutions must be used exceptionally so as not to disturb the body's balance.

The contraceptive pill

The contraceptive pill contains progesterone, a hormone that allows you to delay the start of your period when you take 2 packs in a row without interruption. In this way, you create an artificially long cycle.

NuvaRing

It is possible to delay the arrival of menstruation with the NuvaRing. You may be wondering how. In principle, this hormonal ring is removed after 3 weeks of use. The woman must then take a break for 7 days before inserting a new contraceptive ring. To postpone the arrival of menstruation, it is sufficient, in theory, to shorten the interval between 2 rings.

Delaying your period: artificial hormones

You are not using the contraceptive pill and you want to delay the arrival of your period with a medication? Do you know norethisterone? This synthetic luteal hormone comes in the form of tablets. It blocks the degradation of the uterine lining, and therefore the arrival of menstruation.

As it is a pharmaceutical treatment, norethisterone causes side effects. Some people complain of bloating, stomach upset, breast pain, migraines, mood swings, spotting, and a decrease in libido. As you can see, this type of method is not to be taken lightly and should be discussed with a doctor. However, if you opt for this solution, you can block the arrival of your period for up to about 2 weeks.

You have just discovered all our natural tips and some advice to delay your period for a few hours or a few days. If you suffer from pain or heavy bleeding, you can delay the arrival of your period or block it with the help of your doctor.