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Period Delay

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Overview

There are situations where having your period can be quite inconvenient, whether it's for a special occasion like a wedding, a relaxing holiday, or a romantic weekend getaway. The practice of postponing your period is a common solution and can be accomplished by using Norethisterone 5mg, a synthetic hormone.

You can obtain period delay pills without the need for a prescription through our online doctor service. These pills contain synthetic female hormones. Alternatively, if you're already on the combined contraceptive pill, you can choose to take it continuously without the usual pill-free break to effectively delay your period.

FAQ

Common questions about period delay:

  • Can I buy period delay tablets over the counter?

    Period delay tablets are not available over the counter. You need to have a prescription to get period delay tablets. You can speak to your GP for a prescription or you can complete our medical assessment online.

    This can then be reviewed by our clinitians who will prescribe period delay tablets for you if it is safe to do so.

    We may also need to speak to your GP to inform them you have been prescribed this treatment. 

  • Is delaying your period safe?

    Norethisterone is a medicine used to delay periods. It is commonly prescribed for this but should not be used on a regular basis.

    It can cause headaches, breast pain and nausea but it can also cause more serious side effects like blood clots. This is why it is not safe for everyone to take, such as women who have had a blood clot in the past.

    For a full list of side effects, see the patient information leaflet.

  • What are the side effects?

    Side effects of norethisterone include spotting, headaches, bloating and breast pain. See the patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects. Other, more serious side effects include an increased risk of blood clots.  

    Some women do experience side effects, but this is uncommon as the tablets are usually only used for a brief time. Prolonged usage increases the chances of side effects.

  • How to delay your period?

    To delay your period using norethisterone the dose is usually to take one tablet three times a day. Start taking the tablets 3 days before your period is due to start. After stopping the tablets, you should wait around 3 days before you expect your period to start. If you do not have a period after stopping the tablets,

    you should check with your doctor if you think you may be pregnant.

  • Can I get pregnant on norethisterone?

    If you use norethisterone to delay your period, it does not act as a contraceptive. This means that you can get pregnant if you have unprotected sex while taking norethisterone.

  • Who should not take period delay tablets?

    Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should not take norethisterone. If you are allergic to the drug or any similar hormone, it cannot be used. If you have suffered from unexplained vaginal bleeding, blood clots, liver, or heart problems you should not take norethisterone.

    See the patient information leaflet for a full list of warnings.

  • How long does it take for your period to come after taking norethisterone?

    After stopping period delay tablets, your period should start with 2-3 days.

Causes

Period's are normal and natural processes the body goes thrpough on a monthly cycle

however if you are having irregular periods's, heavier than normal bleeding or suspect you may be pregnant please consult your GP. 

Treatments

Medical uses of Norethisterone

The medical uses of Norethisterone are not limited to only delaying the period, but also extend to treating some annoying and stressful period disorders like heavy bleeding during the period (menorrhagia), painful period (dysmenorrhea), and premenstrual syndrome.

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

  • Heavy periods can cause fatigue, pallor, and anaemia. Approximately 5 in 100 women suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding.
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding is previously (known as menorrhagia) is a period with excessively heavy flow.
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding can be caused by structural abnormalities in the female reproductive tract, failure of ova production, bleeding disorders as vitamin K deficiency, hormonal disturbances (such as hypothyroidism) or cancer of the reproductive tract. Please speak to your GP if you are having heavier than normal bleeding

Initial treatment often involves Norethisterone (progestin-containing drug). Other treatments might be needed if the case is severe.

Painful Periods

  • Painful periods, (medically known as dysmenorrhea) refers to experiencing menstrual cramps or pain during menstruation.
  • The usual onset of pain is around the time the menstruation begins and is usually felt in the pelvis or lower abdomen.
  • Other symptoms may include nausea, diarrhoea and back pain. All symptoms typically last less than three days.
  • Around 1 in 10 women experience severe pain during periods, 1 in 3 experience moderate pain, and 1 in 2 experience mild pain.

Norethisterone has proven to be effective in treating such cases.

Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to emotional and physical symptoms that are experienced a couple of weeks prior to a woman's period.

  • Common symptoms include tender breasts, acne, bloating, irritability, feeling tired, and mood changes.
  • Symptoms often vary from one female to another, but usually, last for around six days. The pattern of symptoms can change over time.
  • PMS symptoms do not occur during pregnancy or following menopause.
  • Unlike painful menstruation syndrome in which symptoms start with the beginning of bleeding, PMS usually revolves around the start of bleeding.
  • Up to 80% of women report having some symptoms prior to menstruation, around 20 to 30% of these women are diagnosed as PMS.

Symptoms

Some of the most common period symptoms are:

  • Feeling tired.
  • Breakouts (getting pimples)
  • Cramps (pain in your lower belly or lower back)
  • Bloating (when your belly feels puffy)
  • Sore breasts.
  • Mood swings (when your emotions change quickly or you feel sad, angry, or anxious)