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Suggest Medication To Postpone Periods

is there anything over the counter i can use to delay my period for a couple of days? i m going out of town this weekend and it s supposed to come on friday. i read taking plan B the day before it s supposed to be begin can delay it for a couple of days. i also read about taking progesterone supplements.
Thu, 12 May 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
You should take tablet Primolut-N for postpone your period. It contain Norethisterone (synthetic progesterone) 5 mg. Take two tablet daily 3-4 days before your expected normal period date and continue till the time you want to delay your period (maximum up to 14 days). Do not take more than that as it causes hormonal imbalance.When you stop the taking drugs period will come in next 3-4 days, maximum with in week. It is gynecologist prescribed drug so you have to consult the gynecologist for the same. Do no t take if you have allergy to norethisterone. Side effects like stomach upset, loss of libido, nausea, breast discomfort, mood swings may occur. So not use plan B tablet ,it used for emergency contraception. Delayed period is side effects of plan B due to hormonal imbalance.
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Suggest Medication To Postpone Periods

Hello dear Understand your concern. You should take tablet Primolut-N for postpone your period. It contain Norethisterone (synthetic progesterone) 5 mg. Take two tablet daily 3-4 days before your expected normal period date and continue till the time you want to delay your period (maximum up to 14 days). Do not take more than that as it causes hormonal imbalance.When you stop the taking drugs period will come in next 3-4 days, maximum with in week. It is gynecologist prescribed drug so you have to consult the gynecologist for the same. Do no t take if you have allergy to norethisterone. Side effects like stomach upset, loss of libido, nausea, breast discomfort, mood swings may occur. So not use plan B tablet ,it used for emergency contraception. Delayed period is side effects of plan B due to hormonal imbalance.