Menstrual Suppression
What it is, and how to do it

You’ve heard about stopping your period (temporarily or long-term) by using certain types of birth control. Perhaps you have a friend who’s done it, or you’ve seen reports in the media.

This tool will give you the facts about your period and stopping your period. It covers:

• Your menstrual cycle (monthly periods)

• Your menstrual cycle on hormonal birth control (monthly “withdrawal bleeding” – no true periods)
• Suppressing your menstrual period with hormonal birth control (“withdrawal bleeding” only if/when you want it)

• How different birth control methods suppress menstruation

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©2006 Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP). All rights reserved. This Web tool is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.