I wanted to delay my periods for one week, I could clearly remember that day, I and my friend were searching on internet all the possible ways to delay our periods because of that long vacation we were planning. Our vacation was pending since long and hardly we got such long leave, we didn’t want to miss 5 days of holidays just to waste sitting idle at home. Being in a group of 5 girls there were always chances to have periods to one of us on same date when we plan for vacation. So we have decided to go ahead for vacation and to delay our mensuration cycle.
Menstruation is a natural process that every woman between 15-50 years of age experiences every month. This phenomenon in women is essential for their psychology and well-being. However, at times it looks dreadful and even leads to period-shaming. During the menstrual cycle, different women suffer from different types of issues. There are times when you wish to delay your periods, for you there could be any reason, you might want to celebrate any function, party, special vacation, some festival or maybe some other reason and your period is the last thing you would want to deal with. Periods can wreak havoc on our emotional state and we won’t even begin talking about the physical pain it puts us through! Period cramps and mood swings can ruin a very well planned week. Periods during the office hours, meetings, presentations, religious gathering and traveling leave them uncomfortable and infuriated. So what can be done to avoid them from surprising us on our special days or important plans. In that case I would prefer to delay them.
I have listed here all the possible ways that worked on me and my friend. Please note, these remedies are to be followed at least a fortnight before your date for best results. I have preferred all the natural ways that can delay my period naturally. Taking pills to delay periods could be a solution but this can later make them even worse because of the high hormonal dosage in them. Delaying your period is sometimes possible only if you are taking a birth control pill that has the same amount of hormone in all of the pills during the first 3 weeks. However, you should talk to your health care provider first.
Gelatin
A mixture of one pack gelatin and a cup of water helps to delay periods instantly. This is a Chinese technique of delaying your periods from a few hours to a week. Drinking this solution helps to slow down the menstrual process resulting in delayed periods.
Raspberry leaves
Raspberry leaves are an abundant source of Vitamin C which helps to delay your period by slowing down the menstrual process. Raspberry leaf tea is also very beneficial during periods as it contains fragarine and alkaloid which reduces cramps by toning and relaxing the uterus. Raspberry leaf tea helps reduce PMS, cramping, nausea and keeps you high on energy and makes your immune system stronger.
Papaya
You might have heard about pregnant women asked to avoid eating papayas, it is because papayas are rich in carotene which triggers estrogen levels in the body leading to changes in the uterine blood flow which can lead to miscarriage in pregnant women. But if you want to delay your period’s papayas can come to your rescue as they are safe and natural otherwise.
Lime Juice
Lime juice is a rich source of vitamins and citric acid because of which consumption of lime juice before periods can delay them and also make your flow lighter and ease up period complication during your cycle. Having lime juice a couple of days before your expected period date helps to delay them without any problem.
Uterus Massage
Getting an oil massage on your stomach helps to delay as well as ease menstrual pain during your cycle. But this technique works only when the message is done in the right way, so taking professional help is recommended.
Apple Cider Vinegar
The most promising and natural remedy from your kitchen cabinet, ACV can do wonders in expecting late menstruation. Drink one TSP of apple cider vinegar mixed in water daily for 10 days before your periods to delay them. Drinking apple cider vinegar has so many benefits and some of the few involve getting rid of excess fat and toxins from the body.
Read more: 15 Proven Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Mustard seeds
Mixing 2 spoons of mustard powder with one cup warm milk and drinking this a week before periods help to delay them.
Gram lentil soup
Take a cup of gram lentil and grind it to make a powder. In a saucepan, add warm water and gram lentil powder. Now prepare soup using gram flour as a base ingredient. Drink this soup one week before the date of your period.
Parsley leaves
Parsley leaves contain a rich source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, C and also A. Boiling a couple of parsley leaves in water and consuming it twice daily after cooling it, helps to delay your period and also flush out excess toxins from the body.
French beans
Boil a cup of french beans in 100 ml water for 3-4 minutes. Strain the solution and add lemon juice to the water. Taking this solution 5 days before your menstrual date can give you effective results.
Cinnamon
Take a cup of water in a saucepan and add cinnamon stick to it. Steep it in low heat for about 10-15 minutes. Strain the tea and drink it a week before your date.
Chia seeds
Soak overnight one tbsp of chia seeds in a bowl of water. Drink this water in the morning on an empty stomach. Start drinking this solution 6-7 days before your actual period date.
Exercises
The delay of periods in a women’s body can be well influenced by your lifestyle and exercising habits. A heavy work out session might signal your brain to delay the periods. It is said that an intense exercise regime puts a stress on your body to act differently and that might suppress your periods for a while.
Licorice Root
This root is effective at postponing your periods. At the same time, it has the properties for curing jaundice. The root contains few components, which prevent the contraction of uterine for delaying the periods. You may consume the powdered form of liquorice root. While having this powder, you can pour hot water to it. Then, drink this solution. Another option for you is to consume this root by boiling it in water. Heat this root for fifteen minutes. Strain this water to sip it. Continue doing it for five days.
Periods and vacations can be a totally annoying combination! Hope you like the article “How to postpone or delay periods“. Sometime you may miss your periods unwillingly in that case you should know “The reasons of missing periods – Late Period Reasons“.