Delaying your period

A period can sometimes be delayed safely with hormonal contraception or a short course of hormone medicine. The suitable method depends on what you already use, your health, pregnancy and the risk of blood clots.

• While delaying your period, you may have no bleeding or only light bleeding between periods.
• Breakthrough bleeding or brown discharge becomes more common the longer you use the method continuously.
• Arrange a discussion with a doctor or pharmacist well before a holiday, sporting competition, religious activity or another event.
• Write down your product's name and dose and use it daily or at each change as agreed in the schedule.
• Ask for advice beforehand if you do not know which type of pill, ring or patch you use or which continuous-use schedule is safe.
• For urgent GP care outside office hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediate threat to life.