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Suggest Over-the-counter Medication To Reduce Menstruation?

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015

Question: I have to run a booth for a convention the same time I should be starting my period. There will be little breaks and not a good time for a period and don't want any accidents. I've been reading about norethisterone, but would need to start taking it in two days and don't think I can get into the doctor to prescribe it. Is there anything Over the counter equivalent to norethisterone?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Oral contraceptive pills

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand you wish to get over the counter medicines to postpone your periods.

Norethisterone medicines are not available OTC. Hence you can take oral contraceptive pills which are available OTC and do the work of postponing periods.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards
Dr. Soumya

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