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Can I take Norethisterone after taking I-pill to delay periods?

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Dr. Sameer Kumar

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Published At November 11, 2015
Reviewed AtJanuary 25, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I took an emergency contraceptive pill (I-pill) yesterday. Can I take Norethisterone tablets now for a week? I need to delay my periods which are due in two days.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You have to understand that I-pill is a high dose Progesterone pill, much stronger than Norethisterone. So, if your aim is to avoid pregnancy then you have to wait for the withdrawal bleeding for the endometrium to be shed out to confirm pregnancy safety. Your menses if were due in the next two days, then they are naturally likely to be delayed because of I-pill intake by about 4 to 5 days because of high Progesterone content.

If you intend to delay menses and at the same time ensure pregnancy safety together then it would be difficult to ensure any pregnancy safety, because if you get pregnant then this Norethisterone would further support the pregnancy and not prevent it. The I-pill increases tubal motility and hence if Progesterone is not withdrawn, as after its single dose, pregnancy may happen and I-pill may fail. So ideally wait for your menses now within next seven days and if the bleeding is heavy then you may take antifibrinolytics to reduce the bleeding but do not delay it this time, for pregnancy safety takes an upper hand over your intended delay of menses.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sameer Kumar
Dr. Sameer Kumar

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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