Hello, with festivals approaching, one of the common concerns for many women is their period. Even when planning a long journey, periods often become a worry. Many wish if periods could be postponed for a while. There are certain medicines that can delay periods, but they should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
✓ First, for women already using contraceptive pills: if you finish 21 days of pills and instead of taking the usual 7-day break you directly start the next month’s pack, then your period will be delayed.
✓ Second, for women not using contraceptive pills: there is a medicine called Norethisterone. In Nepal, it is available under different brand names such as Femitrone, Norgest, Feminine, Primount, Noreth, etc.
How does it work?
Norethisterone tablets work like the natural hormone progesterone in women. As long as you continue taking the medicine, your period will be stopped. You need to take one tablet three times a day, starting at least three days before your expected period. It should not be taken for more than 17 days. While on the medicine, periods will be delayed, and once you stop taking it, your period usually comes within three days.
What does this tablet do?
Norethisterone is a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone. It prevents the lining of the uterus (endometrium) from breaking down. Normally, when this lining sheds, bleeding (period) starts. The tablets usually come in 5 mg doses, taken three times daily to postpone periods.
How long can it be taken?
It can be taken for up to 17 days at most. It should not be taken longer than this because side effects may increase, and it can disturb the body’s hormonal balance.
How to take the medicine?
Take a 5 mg Norethisterone tablet three times a day, always at the same time.
Possible side effects
Since it is only used for a short time, major side effects are uncommon. However, some women may experience nausea, dizziness, headache, irregular periods later, or breast tenderness.
Does it prevent pregnancy?
No, this medicine does not prevent pregnancy.
What if the period does not start even after stopping the medicine?
Normally, periods occur within 2–3 days after stopping the medicine, sometimes it may take 3–4 days longer. If periods do not occur, a pregnancy test should be done.
Who should not take this medicine?
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Anyone allergic to the medicine
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Pregnant women
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Women with blood clotting problems
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Those with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
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Those with heart disease or history of heart attack
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Women with liver problems
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Women who had jaundice during pregnancy
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