Take a pregnancy test if there’s any chance you could be pregnant
If pregnant or unsure, contact a clinician or local urgent care before trying anything to induce bleeding
If you’re not pregnant, consider medical options by contacting a clinician (e.g., progesterone-based or other prescription regimens)
Track cycle timing and symptoms to share with a clinician
If periods are absent or irregular for 3+ months, or frequent/very heavy bleeding occurs, seek medical evaluation
If you have severe pelvic pain, fever, fainting, or heavy bleeding (soaking a pad/tampon hourly for 2+ hours), seek emergency care
Avoid using unsafe or unverified methods (e.g., high-dose herbal products or supplements) to try to force bleeding
Don’t take prescription hormones without medical guidance
If you need to delay or manage bleeding for an event, ask a clinician about safe options for cycle control