Suggest Medicine To Delay Periods For Few Days

Posted on Wed, 15 Aug 2012

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Question : Hi,
I want to delay my periods by few days (approximately a week). My periods will start around 27th Aug. I am going on a vacation to Puerto Rico and my periods will start around the same time. Can you suggest any medication to do so.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (-5 hours later)

Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query.
You can take a hormone tablet called norethisterone. The dose is 5 mg three times a day starting 3-4 days before a period is due. It can be continued for up to two weeks or so until you want to have a period. Your period will then normally begin 2-3 days after stopping it. Norethisterone is normally safe to take. Some women have side-effects such as bloating, stomach upset, breast discomfort and reduced libido (sex drive).

NORETHISTERONE comes by the name of
PRIMULUT-N
REGISTERONE
NORGEST 5 mg etc
I hope to have answered your query however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (9 minutes later)

Thanks for the reply. So I can start the medicines from around 23rd Aug. Are these medications available over the counter or will I need a prescription for the same. In case I need a prescription then can you provide me one.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

Hello
This is a prescription drug and you will have to talk to your doctor for the prescription.
Legal bindings don't allow me to give prescription to any on line patient.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar