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Period Delay treatments

On certain occasions it may be preferential to delay your menstruation cycle. There is no guaranteed way to do this but there are possible solutions, depending on the type of contraception you are using. We always advise speaking to your doctor in the first instance for taking any new medicine. With our Online Doctor service you can obtain medication to effectively delay periods.

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About Period Delay

An upcoming holiday, important appointment or a special occasion may mean you wish to temporarily delay your period.

Taking the contraceptive pill is one way of delaying your period. However, if you do not take a combined contraceptive pill you may be able to use norethisterone, which is typically prescribed at 3 tablets per day, starting 3 days before you expect your period to begin.

Please note that norethisterone does not act as a contraceptive when used to delay your period. It may not be suitable if you have a history of thrombosis. It's effect also vary from woman to woman and as with all medicine there is a chance you may encounter side effects.

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