Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Norethisterone Be Taken To Delay Periods In A Child?

I have a 12 year old and she has an upcoming dance show, where she wears lovely costumes. She has been having periods for about 6 months and I was wondering if it is safe for her to take norethisterone to delay her period at this time. She is very self concious and doesn’t like anyone knowing about her period and will have to get changed in front of her dance friends
Wed, 30 May 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I can't recommend Norethisterone to children under 18 since they are more valuable and can cause more harm than good. Also delaying period is not a medical condition.

Take care.

Hope I have answered the question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Best regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Norethisterone Be Taken To Delay Periods In A Child?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I can t recommend Norethisterone to children under 18 since they are more valuable and can cause more harm than good. Also delaying period is not a medical condition. Take care. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Best regards.