intentionally delaying period?

[dannigrl212.livejournal.com]

Here's the situation:
I just went off the pill last month, and my last period started on 3/20. I HAD 28 day cycles before that, when I was on OTC. I have an appointment on the 19th to get an IUD. I'd like to be on my period then, but the ppl at the Dr's office are relatively inflexible and my schedule is hectic as hell (finals, etc). So, I've heard a lot about forcing period to start early, but is there anyway to do this in the other way?

Thanks,
Danielle

Comments

[sulingsi.livejournal.com]

it's not necessary to be on your period when you get the IUD inserted, actually the planned parenthood site suggests getting it inserted mid-cycle. however i think you can really do it anytime. for me i was on my period but i also bled a bunch when they inserted it, and it was really just lucky timing because i could only do it on spring break.

just make sure to take some extra strength tylenol or something in advance (i took 2 8 hour tylenol about an hour before i went) and bring someone to hold your hand if possible! my boyfriend really helped with that, and have that person drive you home (i was fine to drive, but nicer to be driven). don't make any plans for that night, if possible just sit and watch TV or a movie or something.
those are my insertion tips! i hope you love the IUD as much as i love mine! (i posted in vaginapagina community earlier today that i wanted this to be "tell a friend about IUDs day"!)

[viva-la-blondee.livejournal.com]

I feel you on the inflexible schedule situation. I called my gyno to make an appointment like two months ago, and their first available appointment was in May. Its insane.

Good luck.