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Norethisterone tablets - Period Delay

Norethisterone tablets - Period Delay

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Buy Norethisterone 5mg Tablets Online in the UK

Norethisterone is a prescription-only tablet that can be taken safely to help delay the period for up to 17 days. It’s often chosen when one does not want to be disturbed about their period, on occasion, like weddings, holidays, or other important events.

 

How to Buy Norethisterone 5mg tablets in the UK

 

Here at Cured Pharmacy, we have made ordering Norethisterone online simple, quick, and completely confidential. Here’s how it works:

 

First, complete a short online consultation. This will help our pharmacist decide if Norethisterone tablets for period delay are safe and the right choice for you.

Next, choose the pack size that you want and proceed to checkout.

 

Once your order is placed, one of our UK-registered pharmacists will review your online consultation. If Norethisterone is the appropriate choice for you, then a prescription will be given. If we need any extra details, we’ll get in touch through email or a phone call. 

 

Finally, your medication will be discreetly packaged and sent straight from our UK pharmacy using tracked delivery, so you know exactly when it’s arriving.

How to delay my period?

If you’ve got a holiday, big event or something planned where a period would simply be bothersome, it’s safe to delay with prescription medication such as Norethisterone.

 

To postpone your period, you would normally take Norethisterone three days before the start of your period and continue for up to 20 days. Your period should stay away for as long as you continue taking the tablets. After you stop, your period generally returns in 2-3 days.

 

This gives you total control over your period, making it easier for you to go on with your plans and enjoy it without the stress of cramps, pains, or pads.

What is Norethisterone?

Norethisterone is a synthetic hormone (a man-made version of progesterone), which is one of the hormones that occur naturally in your body to regulate your menstrual cycle. By taking it prior to your period arriving, Norethisterone maintains your level of hormones and essentially “puts on hold” your period until you come off the tablets.

 

Don’t get it confused; it certainly doesn’t stop your period forever; it will just delay it for as long as you are on the medications. Once you stop taking the tablets, your hormone levels drop back to normal, and your body naturally triggers your period to begin again.

Who can use it

Norethisterone is suitable for healthy women who wish to delay their period for a short period, such as for a holiday, honeymoon, sports competition, or a special event. If you don’t have any health problems that would possibly make the medication unsafe, your pharmacist may prescribe it.

Who should not use it?

Norethisterone is not suitable for everyone. You should not take it if you:

·         Are you pregnant or think you might be pregnant

·         Are breastfeeding

·         Have a history of blood clots (DVT, pulmonary embolism, stroke)

·         Have unexplained vaginal bleeding

·         Have liver problems or a history of jaundice

·         Have certain hormone-sensitive conditions, such as breast cancer

·         Are allergic to Norethisterone or any of its ingredients

How to Take Norethisterone Tablets for Period Delay

To delay your period, the usual dose given is one Norethisterone 5mg tablet three times a day (one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening). You should begin taking medications 3 days before you expect to see your period. And for as long as you keep taking the tablets, your period will be delayed. Once you stop, it will take 2-3 days for
your period to come.

It’s important that you always take medications as directed by your pharmacist. And if you make reference to the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL), the recommended dose will be provided based on what you are treating.

If you are looking to buy Norethisterone tablets online, you can complete our online consultation with our pharmacists. Once approved, you can buy Norethisterone 5mg tablets through our UK-registered pharmacy.

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Side Effects of Norethisterone Tablets

Like all medicines, Norethisterone tablets for period delay can cause side effects, although not everyone will get them. Most women tolerate the treatment well, but it’s important to know what to look out for.

Common side effects:
Headaches or migraines
Feeling bloated or having stomach discomfort
Breast tenderness
Changes in mood, including low mood or irritability
Nausea (feeling sick)

Less common side effects:
Skin reactions such as rash or itching
Changes in sex drive
Breakthrough bleeding or spotting while taking the tablets
Dizziness or tiredness

Serious side effects (rare):
Signs of a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis), such as pain, swelling, or redness in the leg, chest pain, or sudden shortness of breath


Yellowing of the skin or eyes (possible liver problems)
Severe allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or difficulty breathing)

If you experience any worrying or severe side effects while taking Norethisterone 5mg tablets, stop treatment and contact a pharmacist straight away.

Frequently Asked Question

Norethisterone is a synthetic hormone (a man-made version of progesterone), which is one of the hormones that occur naturally in your body to regulate your menstrual cycle. By taking it prior to your period arriving, Norethisterone maintains your level of hormones and essentially “puts on hold” your period until you come off the tablets.

Usually taken for up to 14 days, but you should always follow the advice and prescription from your pharmacist.

No, you can only buy norethisterone tablets through a prescription. You can complete a short online consultation, and then a prescription will be given to you.

No Norethisterone tablets to delay your period are not a contraceptive. You’re going to have to keep using birth control if you don’t want to be pregnant.

Norethisterone should not be used in pregnancy. If you think you might be pregnant, stop taking the tablets at once and consult your pharmacist. Always check if you could be pregnant before you take Norethisterone tablets for delaying your period.
No, Norethisterone 5mg tablets are only in your system whilst you are taking them. Your fertility is restored as soon as you stop taking the tablets, and your periods will usually return to their regular pattern promptly.
If you miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your dose, then skip the missed tablet and continue as normal. Skipping doses could bring on your period earlier than you wanted. If you miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your dose, then skip the missed tablet and continue as normal. Skipping doses could bring on your period earlier than you wanted.

Patient Information Leaflet

Important - Before taking any medication, it is always important to read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

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How do Norethisterone tablets delay my period?

Norethisterone is a synthetic hormone (a man-made version of progesterone), which is one of the hormones that occur naturally in your body to regulate your menstrual cycle. By taking it prior to your period arriving, Norethisterone maintains your level of hormones and essentially “puts on hold” your period until you come off the tablets.

How long can I take Norethisterone tablets for period delay?

Usually taken for up to 14 days, but you should always follow the advice and prescription from your pharmacist.

Can I buy Norethisterone tablets without a prescription in the UK?

No, you can only buy norethisterone tablets through a prescription. You can complete a short online consultation, and then a prescription will be given to you.

Are Norethisterone tablets a contraceptive?

No Norethisterone tablets to delay your period are not a contraceptive. You’re going to have to keep using birth control if you don’t want to be pregnant.

What happens if I get pregnant while taking Norethisterone? Norethisterone should not be used in pregnancy. If you think you might be pregnant, stop taking the tablets at once and consult your pharmacist. Always check if you could be pregnant before you take Norethisterone tablets for delaying your period. Will Norethisterone affect my fertility in the long term? No, Norethisterone 5mg tablets are only in your system whilst you are taking them. Your fertility is restored as soon as you stop taking the tablets, and your periods will usually return to their regular pattern promptly. What if I forget to take a dose of Norethisterone? If you miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your dose, then skip the missed tablet and continue as normal. Skipping doses could bring on your period earlier than you wanted. If you miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your dose, then skip the missed tablet and continue as normal. Skipping doses could bring on your period earlier than you wanted.

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