RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Menstrual manipulation: Options for suppressing the cycle JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 445 OP 453 DO 10.3949/ccjm.77a.09128 VO 77 IS 7 A1 Caitlin W. Hicks A1 Ellen S. Rome YR 2010 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/77/7/445.abstract AB Menstrual manipulation, ie, adjusting the menstrual cycle by taking hormonal contraceptives, allows women to have their period less often or to avoid bleeding at inconvenient times. The authors review the various options, the benefits, and the disadvantages of this practice.