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How to purposely postpone the period for a few days?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Which tablet should I consume to postpone my periods?

Please help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Are you married? Do you have children?

For how long do you want to postpone your periods? You are too close to your period date. Medicines may or may not work to postpone your periods. But have you ever had an ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis done?

Kindly update us with the above answers.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Yes, doctor, I am married and I have kids. I would like to postpone my period for a few days. I do not have hypertension or diabetes. Both my deliveries were normal. Every month I get my period five days prior. No ultrasound has been done.

Please help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I suggest you take a tablet of Primolut N (Norethisterone) twice a day and take it for seven days and stop. When you stop after four to five days, you will get your periods.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medications with their consent.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

I would like to postpone it for a week. I am planning a trip with my husband for a week. Is it fine if I do not take contraceptive pills as I am on my dates?

Please advice.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You can take it from today and take in the same dose as I suggested.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Is there a chance of pregnancy if I do not take contraceptive pills in these days?

Please help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it can be a chance. It will not give a 100 percent protection. But will postpone your periods. So be cautious.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you so much.

I will start the medication today and can you please explain the dosage again?

Please suggest.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Take two tablets in the morning with breakfast and two tablets with dinner. If you have any side effects, please consult a specialist.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Take care.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At January 7, 2024
Reviewed AtMarch 11, 2026

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Dr. Sangeeta Milap
Dr. Sangeeta Milap

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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