What Is Menstrual Suppression?
Menstrual suppression refers to using hormone medications to make periods lighter or, in some cases, to stop periods completely (amenorrhea). 
Why Would I Choose Menstrual Suppression?
For some people, their periods can be heavy and painful. Some have irregular periods that are hard to control. Others are athletes, and their period gets in the way of sports. Some just choose not to have a period. There are many medical reasons to suppress periods! 
Is It Safe to Lighten or Stop My Periods?
It is safe to control or stop your period using hormone medications. Using hormonal medications to stop your period is not harmful. However, different methods may have different side effects. You should discuss those with your health care provider.
How Long Will It Take for My Periods to Lighten or Stop?
Different methods take different amounts of time. For the first few months, you might have some unpredictable bleeding, but the bleeding will generally lighten or stop over time. Keeping a menstrual calendar (charting your bleeding and spotting) can be helpful both for you and your health care provider. If you are not achieving enough suppression of your period after 6 to 12 months, you can talk to your provider about other therapies.
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