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Can Norethisterone Be Taken To Delay Periods?

Hi I m going on holiday on the 14th September 2016 .I ve got a implant in my arm never see a period but it s at the of the 3 years I got to change it in October anyway because I m coming to the end of my implant I ve been getting period so I was wondering if I can take norethisterone pills which delay period ?
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
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Hi & Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your situation
In order to delay the menses Norethisterone pill should be taken 5 mg twice/ thrice daily as long as you want to delay your period (max 2 weeks). You will get a withdrawal bleeding within 5 to 7 days of stopping pills.
It can cause nausea, gastric upset, headache, breast heaviness, etc.
All the side effects are mild and well tolerated.
Kindly consult your doctor regarding the removal of the contraceptive implant and to take complete prescription with dose.
Hope this will help.


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Can Norethisterone Be Taken To Delay Periods?

Hi & Welcome to HCM. I can understand your situation In order to delay the menses Norethisterone pill should be taken 5 mg twice/ thrice daily as long as you want to delay your period (max 2 weeks). You will get a withdrawal bleeding within 5 to 7 days of stopping pills. It can cause nausea, gastric upset, headache, breast heaviness, etc. All the side effects are mild and well tolerated. Kindly consult your doctor regarding the removal of the contraceptive implant and to take complete prescription with dose. Hope this will help.