{"id":4664,"date":"2022-03-16T10:58:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T10:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=4664"},"modified":"2023-12-12T12:01:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T07:01:05","slug":"home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delay Periods Naturally? Best Home Remedies to Try!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4664\" class=\"elementor elementor-4664\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47fd7cae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47fd7cae\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct  elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-56f80f14\" data-id=\"56f80f14\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ced95bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ced95bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mother nature comes calling out to you every month at a fixed time. Periods can wreak havoc on your emotional state and you can\u2019t even begin about the physical pain it puts you through.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There comes a time in every girl\u2019s life when she thinks of how to delay periods naturally.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a longtime vacation you have planned, a wedding, or you are going to perform Hajj\/Umrah, getting a period is the last thing that you want on your plate. You don\u2019t want <em>aunt flow<\/em> to ruin the event.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At such times, you may think, <em>\u2018how can I delay my period\u2019?<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If yes, <em>how do stop periods for a few days? Are there any tips on how to delay periods naturally?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Well, keep reading this article to find out all your answers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#can_you_delay_periods\" title=\"Can You Delay Periods?\">Can You Delay Periods?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#lets_first_see_a_brief_overview_of_tips_on_how_to_delay_your_periods_medically\" title=\"Let\u2019s first see a brief overview of tips on how to delay your periods medically.\">Let\u2019s first see a brief overview of tips on how to delay your periods medically.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#how_to_delay_your_periods_medical_ways\" title=\"How to Delay Your Periods? Medical Ways\">How to Delay Your Periods? Medical Ways<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#how_to_delay_periods_naturally_at_home\" title=\"How to Delay Periods Naturally at Home?\">How to Delay Periods Naturally at Home?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#1-_apple_cider_vinegar\" title=\"1- Apple Cider Vinegar\">1- Apple Cider Vinegar<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#2-_lemon_juice\" title=\"2- Lemon Juice\">2- Lemon Juice<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#3-_raspberry_leaves\" title=\"3- Raspberry Leaves\">3- Raspberry Leaves<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#4-_cucumber\" title=\"4- Cucumber\">4- Cucumber<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#5-_watermelon\" title=\"5- Watermelon\">5- Watermelon<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#6-_gelatin\" title=\"6- Gelatin\">6- Gelatin<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#7-_gram_lentils\" title=\"7- Gram Lentils\">7- Gram Lentils<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#8-_cinnamon_tea\" title=\"8- Cinnamon Tea\">8- Cinnamon Tea<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#9-_avoid_spicy_foods\" title=\"9- Avoid Spicy Foods\">9- Avoid Spicy Foods<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#10-_uterine_massage\" title=\"10- Uterine Massage\">10- Uterine Massage<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#11-_heavy_exercise\" title=\"11- Heavy Exercise\">11- Heavy Exercise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#do_natural_ways_to_delay_periods_work\" title=\"Do Natural Ways to Delay Periods Work?\">Do Natural Ways to Delay Periods Work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-delay-periods-naturally\/#related_videos\" title=\"Related Videos\">Related Videos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_you_delay_periods\"><\/span>Can You Delay Periods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yes, you can delay your period. It is possible through medical or natural ways. Doctors call this practice <em>menstrual manipulation<\/em> or <em>menstrual suppression<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are medications that can assist delay the release of hormones and help you postpone your period.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The development of science has given women various options for temporarily or permanently delaying their periods. However, choosing synthetic hormone supplements or medications may not be to everyone&#8217;s taste.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It may surprise you to learn that there are some completely natural, home remedies for periods to start or temporarily postpone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Remember that you may not be able to outwit or trick mother nature, but some of the below cures are absolutely worth a shot in an emergency!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lets_first_see_a_brief_overview_of_tips_on_how_to_delay_your_periods_medically\"><\/span>Let\u2019s first see a brief overview of tips on how to delay your periods medically.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_delay_your_periods_medical_ways\"><\/span>How to Delay Your Periods? Medical Ways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most reliable method to delay your period is through medicine. You can use birth control pills to keep your period from coming, whether you want to postpone it for a week or skip it entirely.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your doctor will prescribe hormonal contraceptives to delay your period, which can be in the following forms:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>An oral contraceptive pill containing estrogen and progestin<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Drug-releasing intrauterine device<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Contraceptive patch<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Contraceptive vaginal ring<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another pharmaceutical drug called norethindrone (norethisterone) has the ability to postpone the beginning of a period. Your doctor can advise you to take three tablets per day for three to four days before when you anticipate your period to start.\u00a0 Within two to three days after you stop using the medication, your menstruation should start.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although this medication is regarded as a contraceptive, you wouldn&#8217;t use it for long enough to reap those advantages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What\u2019s more? Taking pills to delay periods can make them even worse because of the high hormonal dosage in them. It cannot be a long-term method, so we should look for natural ways or home remedies for periods to start or delay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_delay_periods_naturally_at_home\"><\/span>How to Delay Periods Naturally at Home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How to stop periods naturally? You will be surprised to know that there are some all-natural, non-medical ways to delay your periods for a while.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>REMEMBER!! <\/strong>You may not be able to outsmart or fool mother nature, but some of these remedies can definitely be worth a try during times of crisis. These include certain foods to eat or exercises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Natural remedies generally do not have too many side effects and the worst that can happen is that they won\u2019t work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Get to know about these foods that can stop your periods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_apple_cider_vinegar\"><\/span>1- Apple Cider Vinegar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A study done on women with <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/diseases\/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome<\/a> (PCOS) found that consuming apple cider vinegar <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23666047\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">restores the normal flow of periods<\/a>. Contrary to this, some scientists believe that the acid content in apple cider vinegar actually delays the periods.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>There isn\u2019t enough evidence to support either of these theories.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you want to give it a try, mix ACV with warm water. Consume it 10 to 12 days before the start of your period. It may delay it. Even if you do not get the desired results, you will still have many health benefits from apple cider vinegar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CAUTIONS!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Apple cider vinegar may damage your teeth and the delicate tissues of your mouth and throat if you consume it frequently.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Don\u2019t consume it straight from the bottle. To make it both safer and more pleasant, dilute it with water or another beverage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_lemon_juice\"><\/span>2- Lemon Juice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just like apple cider vinegar, scientists believe that the acidic content present in lemons can help delay your period. This has no scientific proof, but you can still try this.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Try drinking lemon juice a week before your period date to see if it works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>KEEP THIS IN MIND!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eating meals high in acid can irritate your tongue, throat, stomach, intestines, teeth, gums, and mouth. Therefore, if you use this method, make sure to dilute the lemon with water or unsweetened tea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_raspberry_leaves\"><\/span>3- Raspberry Leaves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just like lemon juice, Raspberry leaves are an abundant source of vitamin C. This important vitamin can help delay your period, by slowing down the menstrual process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even if you generally consume raspberry leaf tea, it will prove really effective against cramps. It contains <em>fragarine<\/em> and <em>alkaloid <\/em>which reduces cramps by toning and relaxing the uterus. It keeps your energy levels high and <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/immune-boosting-foods-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strengthens your immune system<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_cucumber\"><\/span>4- Cucumber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moving further on how to stop periods naturally, there\u2019s cucumber.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may know already that cold foods can help in delaying your periods. One such crunchy, summer vegetable, <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/10-cucumber-benefits-to-keep-you-cool-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cucumber imparts a cooling effect<\/a> on the body and hence, can keep your periods at bay for quite some time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You need to start eating cucumbers a week before your period date and see your periods coming sometime later.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_watermelon\"><\/span>5- Watermelon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just like cucumber, watermelon also exerts coolness on your body, which can be helpful in delaying the periods for a while. Due to the summers, you may feel excessive heat, which can lead to early periods. If you consume watermelon, it will bring your body some relief, and also delay your periods.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-_gelatin\"><\/span>6- Gelatin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although there is no scientific evidence, gelatin is an ancient Chinese hack that many women use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/hospitals\/lahore\/avicenna-medical-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avicenna Hospital<\/a> say that, if you mix gelatin powder with warm water and consume this drink, you can delay your periods by at least a few hours. Regular consumption can delay your period for almost a week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CONSIDER THIS!! <\/strong>It\u2019s not clear why gelatin is advertised as a natural way to delay the onset of your period as there is no evidence to back this up.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But large doses of gelatin consumption can pose some side effects, e.g. gastrointestinal problems and <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/diseases\/bloating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bloating<\/a>. <em>You can use this remedy without overdoing it.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-_gram_lentils\"><\/span>7- Gram Lentils<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Take some powdered lentils, and mix them in a glass of water. If you consume this liquid a few days before the start of your period, you may be able to delay it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, there is no scientific backup to using gram lentils for delaying periods. Also, an extra amount of fiber intake may lead to bloating, extra gas, and stomach pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-_cinnamon_tea\"><\/span>8- Cinnamon Tea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another well-liked treatment that can delay the period by a few days is cinnamon tea.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/gynecologist\/dr-rabbia-ashraf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Rabbia Ashraf <\/a>who is one of the best gynecologists in Pakistan says that it directs blood flow away from the uterus and eases inflammation and menstrual pains, this tea is also beneficial during particularly heavy periods.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cinnamon tea has a pleasant scent, is sweet, and is beneficial. It will also assist you in delaying periods without having any negative side effects.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What a deal, huh?<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Simply add a cinnamon stick to a cup of boiling water, then sip. To see changes, keep doing it for a few days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-_avoid_spicy_foods\"><\/span>9- Avoid Spicy Foods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eating spicy foods is known to heat up the body and improve blood flow. It is generally believed that if you consume too much spicy food e.g garlic, pepper, chilies, cinnamon, cloves, etc, it can cause an early arrival of your period.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, avoid consuming spicy foods when you are trying to delay your period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-_uterine_massage\"><\/span>10- Uterine Massage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An oil massage on your uterus not only <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/painful-periods-7-remedies-to-pain-free-periods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">relieves you from menstrual cramps<\/a> but also can delay your period for a while.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Try getting a regular oil massage and see if it works for you.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-_heavy_exercise\"><\/span>11- Heavy Exercise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Among all the methods listed above, only exercise is backed up by scientific data.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Excessive exercise might postpone the beginning of a period. People who have periods may find that their period doesn&#8217;t start on time if they exercise themselves vigorously in the days leading up to it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This might occur as a result of a limited energy supply. Your body may not have enough energy to complete the menstrual cycle if it has expended a lot of its energy during activity and recovery.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Studies show that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karger.com\/article\/pdf\/93015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">female athletes often suffer from secondary amenorrhea<\/a>. In this condition, they lose their menstrual cycles for prolonged periods of time. They can even skip a number of periods erratically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, there is no evidence to back up the use of exercise to consciously postpone a period. Only that it does so, frequently as an unforeseen result, has been demonstrated. But still giving the exercise a chance is no harm.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you engage in some heavy exercise a fortnight before your period, you can delay it. So, grab a mat and start doing some crunches. \/<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do_natural_ways_to_delay_periods_work\"><\/span>Do Natural Ways to Delay Periods Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You have read all the methods that can delay your period. The question is, do they really work, and are there any side effects?<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Home remedies to delay periods are safe to try, but you shouldn\u2019t overdo them. As mentioned above, drinking too much lemon juice or apple cider vinegar can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/8-toothache-home-remedies-for-immediate-pain-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tooth decay<\/a> and other problems in the body because of their acidic nature.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also, excessive workouts to delay periods can make your body weak or cause some injury.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, even though there is no specific downside of home remedies to delay periods, you should be careful.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bottom Line!<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These natural remedies and exercises can be helpful to delay your period. I feel sorry to burst this bubble, but these remedies may not be effective or always work. There can be downsides to postponing your periods in the long run, it can be bad for your overall reproductive and general health.&nbsp;If you are considering delaying your periods or searching for a way to deal with regular period woes, get an opinion of a <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/gynecologist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">well-known gynecologist<\/a> before trying out something on your own. 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