During menstruation (Period), women do not have to perform some acts of worship such as prayer, fasting, or Umrah, so some women may wish to Skip a period for Umrah,
to get sure that she can perform Umrah safely with no risks to have a period while performing Umrah.
How to Skip a Period for Umrah?
It is not preferable to stop the menstrual cycle after it has started,
but it is preferable to consult a doctor before adopting any method to stop the menstrual cycle,
especially when using various types of contraceptive drugs.
In addition, There is more than one way to skip your period, for example:
Firstly, Contraceptive Drugs
Contraceptive drugs, such as drugs that contain “Norethisterone” as an active substance,
are used to delay or postpone the date of menstruation by taking a pill two to three times a day, one week before the expected menstruation.
Norethisterone can be used to stop heavy menstrual bleeding by taking one pill of 5 mg 3 times a day for 10 consecutive days,
after which the menstrual bleeding stops after 2-3 days of taking the drug.
It is possible to have some side effects after taking contraceptive drugs to regulate the menstrual cycle, for example:
- Menstrual disorders.
- Headache.
- General fatigue.
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness.
- Depression.
Secondly, Use a Natural Progesterone Cream
Progesterone cream can be used as a way to delay menstruation for a week or more,
as progesterone levels are maintained with natural progesterone cream, by applying a quarter teaspoon of the cream twice a day starting from ovulation,
or in the middle of the cycle, and stop using the cream if The delay period ends,
which leads to the withdrawal of progesterone and the onset of menstruation.
Progesterone cream should be used correctly to ensure effectiveness, the best areas to apply the cream are where the capillaries are dense and close to the surface of the skin, for example:
- The face.
- Neck.
- Upper chest.
- Breasts.
- Inner arms.
- Palms of the hands and feet.
Moreover, Skip Period Naturally
- Apple cider vinegar
Mix three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, and drink it during the few days before the actual date of your period, 2-3 times a day to get effective results.
- Mulberry Leaves
Boil a cup of water on medium heat, when the water starts to boil, add 5-6 mulberry leaves, boil for a few minutes, and then remove from heat.
Leave it covered for two to three minutes, strain, and drink hot.
In addition, you should start drinking a decoction of berries a week before the expected period.
- Mustard Seeds
Mix 2 grams of mustard powder in a bottle of milk, and drink,
This drink should be taken twice a day, a few days before your period.
- Chia Seeds
Chia seeds can be used as a way to naturally delay the menstrual cycle, as a teaspoon of chia seeds is placed in a glass of water and left overnight,
and drunk the next morning on an empty stomach, 4 to 5 days before the menstrual period, which helps to postpone the cycle for a few days,
In the event that there is excessive bleeding during menstruation, drinking a glass of chia water helps to control it to a large extent.
The Ruling of Skip a Period for Umrah
It is permissible for a woman to take medicine that delays her period, especially if she finds a legitimate need for it, such as the fear of not waiting for companionship in Hajj and Umrah if it is delayed because of the period, or any other reasons,
Moreover, it should provide that the medicine does not carry actual harm to the body that outweighs the benefit sought from it,
In addition, some religious scholars said there is nothing wrong with a woman delaying
her period as long as that does not prevent her from fasting Ramadan.
In conclusion,
It is preferable to consult a doctor before using contraceptive drugs to postpone or stop the period, or any other way to skip a period for Umrah.
Or planning the date of Umrah at a date far from the date of the menstrual cycle
