Suggest Ways To Postpone Menstruation

Posted on Sat, 6 May 2017

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Sat, 6 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hi..I'm 38yrs...I have a date on Sunday n got periods today on Saturday...I was already taking norethindrone tab from friday...One pill a day..Still got periods..So can u pls guide me to postpone my periods till Tuesday.... Because can't drop the my date with him..He came from far away n landed this morning for this date...Pls help guide me wat to do....thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Difficult as you got your periods today.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
GREETINGS
You should have taken tablet 5 days before your expected date. Now the endometrium started shedding and would be difficult to stop.However you can try taking Norethindron tab 3 times daily for 3 days and see.If it stops can continue till you want .Hope my answer helps you. Feel free to ask your doubts with more details.
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