How Can Menstruation Dates Be Safely Altered Through Medication?

Posted on Tue, 17 Apr 2018

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Question : Hi Doc,

Can you please hep me with a query. I have a trip planned to Greece and just realized that during my vacation time, I am scheduled to be on my period. Needless to say, that will definitely slow down my plans for ocean swimming and other stuff and its my honeymoon Is there a way to safely alter my cycle. Any pill which can be prescribed which will not cause bloating or hormonal change or will add to the weight.

My age is 30 .

Regards

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Delaying menses with progesterone

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If you wish to delay your menses then you can opt for Tab Norethisterone 5mg twice a day from day 22 of your cycle daily till as long as you wish to delay your menses. Once you stop the withdrawal bleed shall get initiated in next 5-7 days.

Hope I have answered your query.

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