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Kindly advice me how to delay my period.

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Dr. Sameer Kumar

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Dr. Hemalatha

Published At June 7, 2019
Reviewed AtJanuary 30, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am on a holiday. I wish to delay my period. Kindly advice.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Please mention your last menstrual period date. Ideally, menses can be delayed safely and effectively by starting progesterone only pills from day 21 of your cycle daily till as long as you wish to delay your menses but advisably not more than 15 days. Once the pills are stopped, one usually gets her withdrawal bleed in the next three to five days. If started later, on just a few days before the expected date of menses, then there are high chances that complete cessation of bleeding may not occur and you may experience irregular spotting in between the course of medications. Hence it is important to learn about your last menstrual date. You can use tablet Medroxyprogesterone acetate 10 mg one tablet twice a day from day 21 daily for the next 10 to 15 days to delay your menses. The most common side effect faced are progesterone side effects like headache, constipation and often bloating sensation, but it can be controlled by increasing daily water intake up to three to four liters a day.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Can I get a prescription for Norethisterone?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

We are only allowed to give opinions on this website, and our prescriptions are not valid in your place. You can opt for tablet Primolut-N 5 mg (Norethisterone) one tablet twice a day for 10 days which helps in 15 days to delay your menses as described earlier.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Thank you for the help doctor.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You are welcome. Please feel free to consult icliniq when you are in need.

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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