A member asked:

My period is 4 days late. i'm 16 years old. i have to go on a trip where i'll be going scuba diving. is there any way to induce my period?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes & no: While we often prescribe progesterone to induce withdrawal bleed, it's typically part of evaluation for amenorrhea or no menses (http://www.fpnotebook.com/gyn/lab/PrgstrnChlngTst.htm). If period is late in someone who is sexually active, then I worry about pregnancy. if taking birth control pills, one can delay menses by starting next month's pack immediately (thus skipping placebo sugar pills).

Answered 3/29/2016

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