Is there any way to safely shorten your period?
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Hun, if you're already on your period it might be a little hard. I was reading the other answer about the birth control pill... and yes, this works.. IF you've *never* done it before. I used to be able to do that.. I would forget to take my pills and Id get my period then quickly pop one of my BC pills and my period would stop within a few hours.. but in the past 8 months everytime I try to do that it makes it a whole lot worse. Makes it ALOT heavier and extendeds it from 5 days to **2 WEEKS**.\n\nIf you haven't gotten your period yet, or it is getting light.. hurry and go take a pill. Or maybe take one friday if it'll be lighter by then. If not, this is someone your marrying, I would hope he wouldn't mind if its a little light...\n\nBest of luck!! Congrats on the wedding! :D:D
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try going on the pill...that usually works to make things follow a schedule.\n\nwhen my period first started I was on a 17 day cycle for a year..that's when I went on the pill
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SEE A DOCTOR.\n\nUnder any circumstance, a doctor can walk you through whats going on and advise you how to take care of your body.\n\nPregnant:  You should know ASAP, so you can learn how to take care of your body. . . A doctor is one person who is there to help you.  You need to be looking after taking care of this baby.  RESPECT LIFE.\n\nNot-Pregnant:  Are you athletic/too skinny?  Overly athletic women can skip their periods.  A doctor will still be able to educate you on how to deal with your body and the changes that are making you skip your period.  \n\nI distrust doctors too, and if you're young you may be worried about how to get mom & dad to take you to the doctor, but these are little challenges that you are capable of taking care of.\n\nBest wishes
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You only have a day or 2 period! Its great! Not as much pain either!
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There is nothing wrong I feel if one gets within 45 days .May be if you can try taking contraceptive pills for two months it may become regular.\nMassturbbation has nothing to do with your periods.
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DON'T MESS UP MY BODY'S SYSTEM\nJUST WEAR GOOD PROTECTION LIKE TAMPONS AND/OR PADS
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There are countless cream remedies that are available.  You can still use these during your period, but you will not be able to use a tampon with them.  Also you want to take a 5 day or 7 day course instead of the quicker 3days, since your body is flushing things out.  This also gets messy.\n\nThe nicest way to handle it is by a pill called. Diflucan.  You take it once and your body does the rest.  I often use some exterior cream for the itching but over-all the pill does the job.  But you do need a perscription for it. \n\nYou can also eat youghurt.  There is Eubacteria in yougurt that will help bring the infection to a close earlier. \n\nSince your body is in a clensing mode anyway you may not have to do much to get rid of the infection. There have been times when I did nothing but eat yougurt and wait out my period and by the time it was over so was the infection.
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Actually birth control can do that.  Depending on how far off your wedding and honeymoon is, you have a few options.  If you are on a pill now, you can talk to your doctor and skip a month of sugar pills and you might get some light spotting for a day, but otherwise it will work.  Another method if you are not on birth control now, is to get the depo shot. The shot will delay your period for three months until the next one is due.  With Depo, you will also spot the first cycle or two but otherwise will be nothing.
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Take anti-inflammatory tablets like ibuprofen regularly. Stronger painkillers like codeine are pretty good as well. If you have really bad period pains, see your doctor, who can put you on mefenamic acid which is very effective in reducing both pain and bleeding. You could also consider going on the contraceptive pill, which tends to make periods lighter and less painful. \n\nOther, less chemical suggestions, would be to try to do some gentle exercise - I know it's the last thing you feel like doing, but it really does help. Heat pads, hot water bottles etc can be helpful as well, as can a hot bath. \n\nOne last suggestion........I've heard ;) that masturbating can really help with period pains!
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pads can help. if your periods are really heavy, you might need to see a doctor.
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Someone sent me this link recently. This is a really interesting article which claims that most women should be able to "menstruate" without a bloody discharge, primarily due to a change in diet (completely raw and organic). I haven't given this a try.  I'm a little skeptical but still keeping an open mind. Let me know how this works for you ^_^\n\nhttp://phifoundation.org/menses.html
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Gurl there is not way to speed up ur period. its a 28 day cycle.. and ur egg has to mature before it can die and u get ur period.  if u havent had ur first one yet.. then give it time.  the range for a girl to start is 10 -17 yrs old.. dont stress it.. Stress can make u late also!!
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hi,\n\nI have compiled some home remedies for your menstruation problem. Hope this will help you.\n\n* Boil 1 cup of black beans in 5 cups of water and drink the juice half cup before your 3 meals this will help regulate menstruation.\n\n* Parsley is one of the most effective among the several home remedies in the treatment of menstrual disorders. It increases menstruation and assists in the regularization of the monthly periods. \n\n* The unripe papaya helps the contractions of the muscle fibres of the uterus and is very effective in maintaining a proper menstrual flow. \n\n* The herb hermal is useful in regulating the menstrual periods. It is especially beneficial in painful and difficult menstruation. Two tablespoons of the seeds should be boiled in half a litre of water, till it is reduced by one - third. This mixture should be given in 15 to 30ml doses. \n\nGood day !!\nMaria
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You can take birth control pills to regulate your period. There are no negative side effects from not having a period. Women don't actually need it, most just find it reassuring at the end of the month to know they aren't pregnant. Seasonale is not the only birth control on the market that can help you skip periods. Any birth control will allow you to do this if you skip the non-hormonal pills at the end of the birth control pack and start a new pack. \nTo relieve cramps try cutting out sodium, take midol, and exercise which helps relieve cramps.\n\nThe weight gain the other users are speaking of is due to the actual use of the birth control which can cause weight gain, not just because they skipped periods. Also, for some people birth control can clear your skin up, as it cleared mine up.\n\nOh honey, birth control DOES NOT reduce your ability to bear children later on. Who told you that? Please seek the advice of a gynecologist or even an obstetrician. If you are trying to have a baby NOW then yes, you will not be able to get pregnant if you are currently on birth control. But if you want to have children later and stop taking birth control you will be fine. I have spoken with my gynecologist about this same exact issue. Totally not true. Birth control will not affect your fertility after you stop taking it.
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You can't.  \n\nThe Average length for Most women is 28 days.  Ovulation occurs 10-15 after.  However, some women have short cycles (21 days). At which point you could essentially be ovulating on your period.  \nSome women have long cycles (42 days) and ovulate somewhere around day 20. \n\nI suppose if you are intent on charting I will supply you with a good online resource.  www.fertilityfriend.com  You will need to chart for several months (at least 3-4 months) before you can form an idea of your ovulation cycle.  Like I said, this is really the worst method of contraception...\n\nYour safest bet is condoms which prevent you from both STDs and reduce risk of pregnancy. \n\nIf your significant other doesn't like the idea of condoms you could always go on birth control, which you can get at the Health Department.  Birth Control is no more than $20.00 per pack without insurance, if I recall correctly.\n\nPills are more effective than the patch.  The shot can screw up your body permanently (hormonal problems, weak bones, infertility problems - Especially IF you are going through puberty)\n\nThose are the two best options for ya.  Charting your cycle or having him pull out (b/c pre-cum contains semen) is not an effective means of preventing pregnancy.   \n\nI'd really hate for you to have an unwanted child or worse yet, an abortion....  If your man loves REALLY loves you, he'll understand and do what it takes to ensure your future together.\n\nIf you think you might have concieved while you are on your period, wait 3 weeks then buy a pregnancy test.  HCG (the human growth hormone) doubles daily after conception.  If you wait 3 weeks that should be enough time to turn a preggy test positive. \n\nBe wise, this is your life. Sex is not everything. Don't screw up your future, or ruin someone else's.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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Yes you can. You can do what every you what to do on your period,but what I would do is where a tampon and a pad and take some Tylenol or what every you take so that you will fill oak when you are working out. Good lock
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7 Tips To Reduce Menstrual Cramps\n\nDid you know that menstrual cramps is the single greatest cause of lost school and working hours among women?\n\nAlso known as dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps are the cause of an estimated 140 million hours of lost school and work. However, you do not have to live in pain. Below are some helpful tips that can help women during this particularly painful time of the month.\n\n1. Try to eat smaller, more frequent meals. A lot of food\ncauses blood sugar to rise and fluctuate. instead of eating three large meals, eat five or six small meals a day, each about two and a half hours apart.\n\n2. Exercise. Exercise can help alleviate menstrual cramps by raising the level of beta-endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain associated with pain relief. Studies have shown that beta endorphins have a positive effect on mood and behavior.\n\n3. Try an over the counter Ibuprofen. Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin IB all contain Ibuprofen, which is one of the best pain relievers around. 200 milligrams every four to six hours is the recommended dosage, or twice that if symptoms warrant.\n\n4. Oral contraceptive pills: Have been found to decrease the amount of menstrual tissue formed and lower the pain level (amplitude) of the uterine contractions.\n\n5. Mefenamic acid: Also found over the counter, effectively relieves severe menstrual pain while also reducing heavy menstrual bleeding, easing menstrual migraine, and easing the\nphysical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.\n\n6. Reduce salt intake: To prevent water retention that causes bloating. Also, avoid liquor and other alcoholic beverages to reduce headaches.\n\n7. Learn to relax. Rest, sleep and relaxation exercises can help reduce the pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps. A relaxing massage or bath with oil made with chamomile, lavender, marjoram, ginger and/or clary sage. They are aromatic and can aid in relaxation.\n\nNever surrender to pain. There are steps you can take to help alleviate the pain and discomfort. So, the next time you experience any painful menstruation symptoms, be sure to try these tips.