Consuming drugs to postpone menstruation does not cause any adverse health effects.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Consultant, Dr. Yazid Al-Youssef, responded to an inquiry about the possibility of taking pills to delay the period during the month of Ramadan to complete the fast or perform Umrah.

Dr. “Al-Youssef” said to “News 24Taking “period” pills for the purpose of delaying the menstrual cycle for days or weeks does not lead to any health problems.

He pointed out that it is forbidden to use these pills if a woman has breast or liver cancer, or if she has severe irregularities in diabetes.