Norethisterone

Having a period at any time is an inconvenience for most women, but if it coincides with a holiday then it can be even more frustrating than usual. Tablets are available to prevent this problem, conveniently delaying your period for your holiday, so that it’s one less thing to worry about while you’re away.

Periods can easily prove to be a major inconvenience for most women, especially when there’s a big event on the horizon. For a variety of lifestyle and relationship reasons, more women are today searching for reliable and safe methods to stop or control their periods (also referred to as menstrual suppression or delaying your period).

Norethisterone is a non-contraceptive, period delay drug. It works by regulating your levels of progesterone. During your menstrual cycle, a decrease in you bodily progestogen causes your period to begin. Norethisterone increases your body’s level of progesterone, temporarily preventing a period from occurring. It does not affect the egg, or the sperm fertilising the egg. Therefore, Norethisterone has no effect upon conception and cannot be used as a contraceptive. Some contraceptive pills can be used for period delay. Speak to your doctor to explore your options.

Most people who take Norethisterone do not experience side effects. But if you do experience any, you should speak to your doctor. The most commonly reported side effects - which are still rare, however - are associated with an allergic reaction: Facial swelling, increased blood pressure, jaundice (yellowing of the skin) and blood clots. An allergic reaction could lead to death, so it is important to seek medical attention if you experience any side effects.

Women can occasionally choose to temporarily delay their period at times when it becomes an inconvenience during certain circumstances such as on a holiday, a special occasion or for religious reasons.

Norethisterone is a medication used for period delay. It interferes with the hormone that causes your period to begin, it does not have any effect upon conception. You will normally begin taking the tablets 3 days before your period is due to start. You will take 3 pills a day, each containing 5mg of Norethisterone.  

Periods can easily prove to be a major inconvenience for most women, especially when there’s a big event on the horizon. For a variety of lifestyle and relationship reasons, more women are today searching for reliable and safe methods to stop or control their periods (also referred to as menstrual suppression or delaying your period).

Many women enjoy having sex whilst on their period. It can even help alleviate period pains for some people. There are no dangers associated with period sex. Some people prefer not to have sex in the earlier days of their period, because this can be more messy. You may want to put some towels down to soak up any blood, or why not have sex in the bath or shower to make the clean-up easier? Having sex on your period is totally up to your own personal preferences. It would be a good idea to check that your partner is okay about it too, before things get too heated. If you do have sex on your period, it’s important to remember that you could still get pregnant. Sperm can survive in the female body for up 7 days, so if you ovulated early, you could get pregnant. Women in their teens or early twenties may be more likely to have irregular menstrual cycles that could cause you to ovulate earlier than usual. So if you do have period sex, check with your partner first, be prepared for the clean up and use contraception if you want to protect against pregnancy or STIs.

Dysmenorrhea is the name given to difficult or painful periods. In your period, the lining of the uterus breaks down. Just before this happens, prostaglandins are released. Prostaglandins are a chemical that is found naturally in your body, but the high levels around your period can cause vomiting/nausea, pain, cramping, diarrhoea and fainting/lightheadedness.