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Question: hello. Im not taking any type of medication right now. And I am wondering if I could take a morning after pill to delay my period? My period is due in a week.
Hello,
Welcome.
No you can't take it.
It is only taken after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy within 72 hours.
For periods delay, take norethisterone 5 mg twice, start before 2-3 days of due date of next periods.
Take 3-5 days.
After stopping, periods will be within 3-7 days.
But please take after consulting your gynecologist.
Take care...
Welcome.
No you can't take it.
It is only taken after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy within 72 hours.
For periods delay, take norethisterone 5 mg twice, start before 2-3 days of due date of next periods.
Take 3-5 days.
After stopping, periods will be within 3-7 days.
But please take after consulting your gynecologist.
Take care...
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes im aware of the option of norethisterone. Its just not avaliable where I live right now. I have a very important thing coming up. Is there any alternatives? Would morning after pill be a possible option? (Im aware it might have side effects)
Brief Answer:
No, morning after pill is not a good option.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Morning after pill contains levonorgestrel 0.75 mg and it is completely different drug and mechanism than norethisterone.
Please don't take any other drug without consulting your doctor as will affect your health.
Hope these all will help you.
Take care...
No, morning after pill is not a good option.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Morning after pill contains levonorgestrel 0.75 mg and it is completely different drug and mechanism than norethisterone.
Please don't take any other drug without consulting your doctor as will affect your health.
Hope these all will help you.
Take care...
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Ok didnt find norethisterone but lynestrenol 5mg?
Brief Answer:
Yes, lynestrenol can be taken.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome.
You can have lynestrenol, good option.
5 mg daily 2 weeks prior to menstruation if 1 week before then 10-15 mg daily.
Hope this will help.
Take care...
Yes, lynestrenol can be taken.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome.
You can have lynestrenol, good option.
5 mg daily 2 weeks prior to menstruation if 1 week before then 10-15 mg daily.
Hope this will help.
Take care...
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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