Norethisterone
Sometimes, period delay needs involve wanting to delay an impending period for various reasons. Norethisterone is a well-known prescription medication used to safely delay your period for up to up to 17 days. It works by maintaining progesterone levels in the body so that your period does not begin until the medication is stopped.
- Ideal for delaying your period for holidays, weddings, exams, sports events, fasting periods, or travel
- Simple dosing: 1 tablet, 3 times daily
- Works within 3 days of starting the medication
- Period usually returns 2-3 days after stopping
- Pimples and acne
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Mood changes
- Weight changes
- Fever and headaches
- Body aches
- Breast tenderness
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Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of the side effects of Norethisterone. Contact your doctor and seek medical help if any of these effects or more occur. Norethisterone is not suitable for women with a history of blood clots, certain migraines, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.