yar i thought about it too.. i will definitely ask the doc for pills for AD.. forgot about photoshoot! thanks for reminding!
though it would be a little odd, telling the doc i want to take pills coz i am going to take photos. hahaha
there are 2 kinds of pills -- one that brings forward the menses (so you take 2 weeks before, and have the menses a week before), the other delays the menses until you stop taking the pill. My doc usually recommends the first one, because there is then no risk of you forgetting your pills and THAT'S IT! might be better too, coz delaying the menses will result in continued water retention..
after I took the pills last time, it took me quite long to get back my regular cycle. my menses became quite erratic for ~1 year! there were more cramps etc too.. guess my body is just not too good at adjusting to sudden changes in hormonal levels. hope you girls don't experience that too