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When During The Menstrual Cycle Should Norethisterone Be Taken To Delay Menstruation?
Question: Hello i have norethisterone to delay periods i am going to be coming on either next week or week after as my periods are irregular i do not want to be on by this coming tuesday, if my cycle is 3 weeks this month then i will be on could i take now as a precaution to make sure i dont come on? even if it wasnt actually due until the week after?
Brief Answer:
Can take it after a consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Since you have irregular cycles and hence it is difficult to predict when to expect the next period, please make sure there are no other contraindications before you initiate treatment, through a clinical consultation.
You may use the medication, but, if you are expecting a period early next week, you may have to use higher doses. If you are not yet to receive a period, higher doses may cause an early period also. So, please see a specialist for evaluation before treatment.
In case of irregular cycles, regulation is best done by starting the medication early on in the cycle and continuing at low doses for longer periods.
Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help.
regards,
Shanti.V.
Can take it after a consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Since you have irregular cycles and hence it is difficult to predict when to expect the next period, please make sure there are no other contraindications before you initiate treatment, through a clinical consultation.
You may use the medication, but, if you are expecting a period early next week, you may have to use higher doses. If you are not yet to receive a period, higher doses may cause an early period also. So, please see a specialist for evaluation before treatment.
In case of irregular cycles, regulation is best done by starting the medication early on in the cycle and continuing at low doses for longer periods.
Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help.
regards,
Shanti.V.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok thank you
So I can take it then and it won't cause an early period if I stick to the normal dose?
So I can take it then and it won't cause an early period if I stick to the normal dose?
Brief Answer:
Can do, but please, take a consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Mostly, average doses do not lead to an early period, and are effective to maintain the period length as wished. Yet, please go ahead with the medication only after a clinical consultation in person.
Hope this helps.
regards,
Shanti.V.
Can do, but please, take a consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Mostly, average doses do not lead to an early period, and are effective to maintain the period length as wished. Yet, please go ahead with the medication only after a clinical consultation in person.
Hope this helps.
regards,
Shanti.V.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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