--- title: Delaying Your Period with Birth Control date: 2015-02-10T03:00:00-05:00 author: OBOS Admin canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/delaying-your-period-with-birth-control-pills" section: Resources --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Delaying Your Period with Birth Control This article addresses the ways that hormonal birth control can be used to delay one's menstrual cycle. It discusses birth control methods that can be used, the benefits and drawbacks of delaying one's menstrual cycle, and other things to keep in mind when considering delaying one's menstrual cycle with birth control. > Are you interested in having fewer periods? It's possible with hormonal birth control. Find out how and get answers to common questions about using birth control to delay or prevent periods. [Read the full article ](https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/birth-control/in-depth/womens-health/art-20044044) SOURCE: Mayo Clinic • LAST UPDATED: December 2, 2022 ![pills-g955273ec8_1920](data:image/png;base64,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) GabiSanda/Pixabay ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ menstrual cycle](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/menstrual-cycle) - [ contraception](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/contraception) - [ contraception methods & access](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/birth-control-methods-access) - [birth control pill](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/birth-control-pill) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();) ##### More to Explore [ResourcesRead ## About Birth Control This interactive page from Planned Parenthood helps you find birth control methods in line with your priorities. ![What's the contraceptive method of your choice?](data:image/png;base64,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) This interactive page from Planned Parenthood helps you find birth control methods in line with your priorities.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/about-birth-control) [ResourcesWatch ## Beyond the Pill: Birth Control For Your Life! In this video, young women share their experiences of finding the birth control method that works best for them. ![Birth Control For Your Life](data:image/png;base64,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) In this video, young women share their experiences of finding the birth control method that works best for them.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/beyond-the-pill-birth-control-for-your-life) [ResourcesRead ## How to Switch Birth Control Methods This factsheet from Reproductive Health Access covers the basics on how to transition from one method of birth control to another. ![reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-hFphI8Zx_E4-unsplash-2](data:image/png;base64,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) This factsheet from Reproductive Health Access covers the basics on how to transition from one method of birth control to another.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-to-switch-birth-control-methods) [ResourcesRead ## Using Birth Control Pills for Emergency Contraception This resource explains the Yuzpe method: how to take a high dose of certain types of birth control pills as a form of emergency contraception. ![Birth Control Pills as EC](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAEAklEQVRIiX1Wy5LjNhAD0PT+/xflmEt+aMZWAzk0KXuyW3GxOBxbAhr9gMR//vo7CWK77Zevl/u7r2dfX3199/Xd16v7ZXeSAGFRBT1UD9VD65fWo9aj1lKtqlJJJVEUQQh//uTzHxKYtbe9z5e8L3v/cF/MBeRe3IefH+YDkSFIgiBBkpjDWTj7WWtwc3PwB9/nzTkxbmiShASSOteIECnyvmshBgKYcBDAgMmQAQNmzhQUBCBJYZZEkboPh+PeSSxgE5w1ifKoeYv4KMaAUSzhoKMEiSVqo2+JC2gAiAHvnSPicNzhZ+ebIgsqSpRYQp2DCInSVgDynSKkgb24E7VztQvDUwCBoga3WHMmitRW8FGD4EKQOIOeHh0cKcOhDP4h2LFLkxmUNs3k6hQfABbSu23SeYsYjpAJc3f9qNZOPU6K9je7JKe1polXchSkhyPpoAPn0GCniCc/7yyJv6931xJYdgNBnNi5NnreOkIjOeG/x+KNcmhmIEToHjRixReQJEnHZ6VH0wxgznh/cuAjzHMIASK8iwws+wowCuIraacTe3M4SWCOY2TG/g9+9R+bOmRc3ReAwLGT3hzueCinEjk+kSRMslW9feXw5rjX5llX7y5KvJPjjtvp2IATj+URogMGCRImdMhIiTctgvlDAiGQ1T0pSuLdRbYn9hgZBQBIhczAg7nH0A65yTjWqdgUE2C9rrGK7KrO7t7oe84DkAE5cTq3M9JsH+s1ofF8KQYYrtfLd4rOHOzwj4LMgwCGJMYVa3PvWck2SgHGJDERAWI9r97lygdofiMAIIhNsUsVO3a8Pq5EnCiVSqJ4vOj59K7+D/Sc81j3bgmJlNWucq1ellP5CChwwhQUiCKxnq9de8DY/Tf12AfA06T7QaaWVKVq9arltstrC3K8Fh2WIpnk+hoF2b08bxhnHwXzOjFVHoNrlWppuR9Wu2058r5FLrsgi8T6fr5HJrsJbx3Ju5HGTkFSxSrVpbX6eujRN4GyC0MnUkisr298jOKek984sueUGQJJa2k9+tHqRzvVeWfJYWUeDFxfz/zwlTc6NnISO0gyCppiFWvpcfX1q9rttFNnPmxwha1IWF/PT/QRgTe6N/52g3kH2AT9ePQvd7saNjoYjl2KqshDcBTww75iTKXt2D4cmrcK1eSnL3en96DRYECHCuzwKLg99jbEE4Yd980BpwFQraXHpavbcWjQUChThoJjigrW89qgfCvINg7DDTvd6U3D0CS1fD3cgy5LVrkqmqVQASNgva7342IUMPv9aIff6c51OAJAqnYnYViplXVldV6dclanCzIwbtr+HwLY6EY3rivdaXO82gkUVVbn6lxO72phPwgdCgz+BVcJ0ZdiyYIyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) This resource explains the Yuzpe method: how to take a high dose of certain types of birth control pills as a form of emergency contraception.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/using-birth-control-pills-for-emergency-contraception) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## It Was Like Somebody Turned on a Faucet CB discusses the process of finding a treatment for her painful periods and heavy bleeding, until discovering that they were caused by fibroids and cysts. ![Period Blood](data:image/png;base64,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) CB discusses the process of finding a treatment for her painful periods and heavy bleeding, until discovering that they were caused by fibroids and cysts.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/living-with-irregular-menstrual-cycles) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Dealing with Contraception Side Effects MT shares her experience using birth control to treat heavy, painful periods. She addresses problems with the first birth control pill that she tried. ![My Story- Dealing With Contraception Side Effects](data:image/png;base64,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) MT shares her experience using birth control to treat heavy, painful periods. She addresses problems with the first birth control pill that she tried.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-dealing-with-contraception-side-effects) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Learning About What Sex Ed in School Didn't Teach Me AB discusses the gaps in what she learned about types of birth control and potential uses of birth control. ![My Story- Learning About What Sex Ed in School Didn't Teach Me](data:image/png;base64,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) AB discusses the gaps in what she learned about types of birth control and potential uses of birth control.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-learning-about-what-sex-ed-in-school-didnt-teach-me) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Controlling My Period with the Pill AB describes how birth control made it easier to predict when her period would start. ![My Story- Controlling My Period with the Pill](data:image/png;base64,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) AB describes how birth control made it easier to predict when her period would start.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-controlling-my-period-with-the-pill)