Menstruation is a natural process for any woman. But it happens that you need to artificially reduce the duration of the cycle or reduce the intensity of bleeding. In such cases, you can use several effective methods, including folk. However, before use, you need to know about the possible consequences.
Why you should not suspend menstruation
Menstruation is a cycle of hormonal changes occurring in the female body. Any intervention in this process is unsafe. If at some stage it is interrupted by stopping the monthly periods, it may affect the work of the whole organism.
As a result, this can lead to metabolic disorders, the occurrence of autoimmune pathologies, serious malfunctions of the thyroid gland and other endocrine organs can occur, which can cause serious menstrual disorders, complications during pregnancy.
In some cases, this can lead to infertility. Also, hormonal disruptions provoke the development of diseases of the mammary glands.
When the stop is valid
The question of the admissibility of stopping the menstrual cycle is most often asked by those who have had to face:
- with abundant monthly, which last from 8 days or more;
- with very heavy secretions (if the total volume of the discharge is about 150 ml of blood);
- with bleeding, leading to weakness and anemia, adversely affecting overall health.
It should be noted that long periods do not always indicate any diseases or pathologies. However, you should not suspend this process yourself in such cases:
- in the absence of symptoms of diseases of the reproductive organs;
- in the absence of abdominal injuries;
- if prolonged periods are regular;
- no signs of severe anemia.
But even in the absence of such symptoms, it is necessary to regularly check the level of hemoglobin in the blood, take drugs that contain iron, do not forget about vitamin complexes.
It happens that the cause of too long or heavy periods are too strict diets, "hobby" medications. In this case, you need to adjust the food, make walking, play sports.
However, in the event of "breakthrough" bleeding or with a constantly irregular cycle, if signs of anemia are found, you should immediately consult a doctor, since all of the above may indicate the presence of such diseases and pathologies as uterine fibroids or endometriosis.
Only a doctor can tell you how to stop your period as safely as possible.
How to stop the monthly: pills and medicines
If you need to ease the bleeding or pause the process for literally a day, you can use both traditional methods and medication-hormonal drugs.
Hormonal drugs
Using combined oral contraceptives, you can reduce the duration of menstruation or stop them for a short time. Most often they are prescribed in such cases as:
- anemia;
- diabetes;
- endometriosis;
- uterine fibroids.
In this case, if they are prescribed, the therapeutic goal is pursued directly, for example, in case of gynecological diseases - in this case hormones can be adjusted, pathological processes can be stopped, PMS symptoms can be alleviated.
If you decide to delay the monthly with their help, then you need to start taking 3-4 days before the cycle. Among the most benign are such means as Janine or Triquilar.
Progesterone Based Means
Progesterone-based drugs, such as Duphaston or Utrogestan, have a similar effect. To stop the cycle, it is desirable to start taking them in a week, finish drinking the medicine at the end of the month.
Effects of medication
After hormonal drugs
Remember that if you decide to stop the menstruation in this way, then it can be done only once, otherwise a persistent menstrual disorder is possible, because it often causes inflammation in the uterus and even the appearance of tumors.
Such drugs should not drink with diseases of the heart, kidneys, with a violation of blood clotting.
After hemostatic means
The action of such drugs is aimed at thickening the blood, they increase clotting, improve the condition of the walls of blood vessels. However, with uncontrolled intake of such drugs is high the likelihood of blood clots.
In addition, the work of the vegetative system can be disrupted, which will manifest as dizziness, a decrease in pressure. Side effects include gastrointestinal disorders.
It is better to take such medicines after consulting a doctor in order to avoid serious consequences for your health. To delay the monthly for a couple of days, you need to drink a pill according to the instructions for 4 days before they occur, if you drink for 3-4 days of the cycle, you can reduce the intensity of bleeding.
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Consider the most well-known drugs that will help stop this process.
- Duphaston. Its active substance does not affect ovulation, it is not a contraceptive. When receiving stops the growth of the mucous membrane, which prevents its rejection, and hence the period will begin later.
- Narkolut, which can delay menstruation for a period of 5 to 7 days. Reception should start at least a week before the expected date. Reception duration is about 10 days. The substance contained in the tablets leads to inhibition of the follicles, which will prevent the process of ovulation.
- Ditsinon, which is a hemostatic drug that allows you to quickly stop the discharge. That it is advised if you urgently need to slow down the menstrual cycle. It is also recommended if there is too much bleeding.
- Vikasol - a tool that will reduce the intensity of bleeding. In the presence of a tendency to the appearance of blood clots, it is contraindicated. The main advantage of the drug is that it allows almost 100% to stop the bleeding. Also sold as oral solution.
What popular ways to help
If you do not want to use medicines, you can try to use the methods of traditional medicine, because they are more benign and simple. It is necessary to eat more foods with vitamin C content - it strengthens the blood vessels, helps to increase blood clotting.
The most famous folk remedies:
- Lemons In the absence of stomach diseases, it is recommended to eat 2 fruits every day or at least drink 1 liter of tea with the addition of this fruit. Such therapy should begin at least three days before the start of menstruation.
- Parsley, from which you need to make an infusion. For its preparation, we take about 40 g of fresh grass, pour 250 ml of boiling water, leave to infuse for three hours. It is necessary to take 100 ml of infusion before meals. Begin prevention also at least three days before the start of the cycle.
- Broth shepherd's bags and nettles. Take 2 tbsp. each herb, brew in 500 ml of boiling water. Take 40 ml of the drug twice a day, and you need to start about two days before menstruation.
Such funds are considered the safest, but it should be borne in mind that many may be allergic to these plants.
Immediately it should be said that there are no ways to just stop the monthly, especially in the process - you can either just hold them back or reduce the intensity. But always remember that such "games" with your health can lead to serious consequences.
