When to See a Doctor
An average menstrual cycle, according to some sources, lasts 28 days, while the common range is between 21 and 35 days.
If a person consistently skips their period or if their cycle is extremely irregular, they should visit their doctor. Inform your doctor if your menstrual cycle varies significantly.
If you develop any of the following symptoms while on the birth control pill, call your doctor right away or go to the hospital for emergency care:
- acute stomach discomfort
- severe headache
- calf discomfort, swelling, or redness
- shortness of breath or chest pain
Finally, those who use hormonal birth control to alter their menstrual cycles should consult their doctor on how to use their specific form of birth control, as the directions may differ from form to form and even from pill to pill.
Summary
People have experimented with a variety of techniques to start periods, from conventional to modern medical.
Hormonal birth control is the only effective way to regulate periods. However, by changing their diet, getting more exercise, and relaxing, people may be able to speed up the onset of their period a little.
Even if there isn’t enough evidence to say whether or not alternative approaches genuinely help, many people cling to them. Any worries or inquiries you may have about starting a period early should be brought up with the doctor.
