Q. Can I postpone my periods just by a day?
Hi doctor,
I have an unavoidable family function coming up when my periods would also start.
I have never used any medicine to postpone my periods.
My monthly cycle is of 28 days. My periods would start on the last day of this month, which I need to postpone for a day.
Could you please prescribe me some medicines for the same with lesser side effects?
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Though it is possible to postpone your periods, it is not possible to just do it for a day.
We give the tablet Progesterone (synthetic form) and then stop it to cause withdrawal bleeding. The bleeding usually starts after quitting the tablet for two to seven days.
It may be possible to postpone for the particular day but we cannot predict when the withdrawal bleeding will happen after stopping the tablet. It can occur between two days to a weeks time.
That being said, you can start taking the tablet Regestrone (Norethindrone Acetate) 5 mg twice daily, four to five days prior to your expected periods' date, and continue it till the day you want the postponement to happen. You can then stop the dose and periods will start anywhere between two to seven days.
Taking the tablet later than five days will not be effective.
Hope this helps you.
Was this answer helpful?
|Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions:
Can my wife take Primolut to delay period?
Yes, as per your doctor's advice you can start the tablet Primolut N 5 mg (Norethisterone) twice a day from today till you want to extend period delay and then stop ... Read full
My fiance is having diabetes type 2. Will she face any problem during pregnancy?Hello doctor, I have just noticed a white spot embedded in my gum behind my lower back molar teeth. The area is a bit swollen and is a little sore. My throat is also a bit swollen and a little sore. Read full
I have missed my period for two months. Can I take Regestrone again?Hello doctor, I have just noticed a white spot embedded in my gum behind my lower back molar teeth. The area is a bit swollen and is a little sore. My throat is also a bit swollen and a little sore. Read full
Also Read Answers From:
Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case
iCliniq's FREE Newsletters
Expert-backed health and wellness information, delivered to your email.
Thank you for subscribing to our Newsletters!
Also Read
PCOS and Liver Problems
The hormonal imbalances in polycystic ovary syndrome could cause liver diseases. Read the article to know the relationship between these medical conditions. Read more»
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization Technique
The inferior alveolar nerve lateralization technique is a surgical lateralization technique to reposition the nerve. Read the article to know more about this. Read more»
COVID-19 and Ebola: Similarities and Differences
This article gives a comparison and broader overview of the outbreak of the two deadliest diseases that showed a greater incidence over the last two decades. Read more»
Ask your health query to a doctor online?
Ask an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Now* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.