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Suggest Ways To Postpone Menstruation

Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2015

Question: hi my name is Alima and i'm 31 years old.I planned a trip to Saoudie Arabia for pilgrimage and i'm looking forward to complete all my religious rite without being interrupted by my menstruations.So my question is is there something I can do or a prescription to help me go without worrying about my menstruations???
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please tell your expected due date

Detailed Answer:
Hi Alima, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. You can postpone your periods by a drug called norethisterone which is a progesterone.
Please do tell me your expected due date of menstruation and dates of the trip so that I can tell you how to take it.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

i'm expected to go on September 13th and my menstruations are due between the 16th and the end of the month.i need to be clear till the begin of October.

Also I have to mention that I live in the united states.How do I get a prescription for that medication you mention?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, according to your expected dates, you should take norethisterone 5 mg once a day from 8 th September to 30 th September.
You can get a prescription of norethisterone from an OBGYN specialist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj