Delaying Period

Easiest way is to skip the placebo week if you take the pill. Just take it straight through with the active weeks. My OB recommended this years ago.

I too agree with CAWritermom. I've tried it before and it works. I've only done it one time, but it worked. I've never asked what else you can do to prevent it. I will check back to see if anyone else suggests something else. Good luck to you.

Are you trying to just delay the bleeding aspect of your period or are you trying to also delay ovulation??? Because from what I read about Shephards purse (I'd never heard of it before) it will only stop the bleeding, not the ovulation.

I dont think anything else would be as reliable as doing what CAWriter suggested.

I have heard of it being used to help with too heavy periods, but never to just delay one. It could work however. Just read the precautions, and if you are drying and processing the herb yourself make extra sure you know it is shepherds purse and not something else.

If you're just looking to delay one period (such as not to have it on vacation or for your wedding), ask your doctor. He/she may be able to prescribe something that does not have to be long term like BCPs are