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Period Delay Treatment
Delaying your period can be important for many women when preparing for holidays, special occasions, or religious events. Whether it’s for convenience or peace of mind, safe and effective treatment options are available. At YourPharmacy, we offer trusted period delay solutions tailored specifically for women, helping you take control of your cycle with ease and confidence.
How It Works?
Online Consultation
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Choose a Treatment
Our pharmacists will review your treatment to ensure it’s suitable.
Quick & Discreet Delivery
Your treatment will be delivered to your door quickly & discretely.
understanding Period Delay treatment
Managing your menstrual cycle can be important for personal, professional, or cultural reasons. Period delay treatment offers a safe and effective way to postpone your period temporarily, giving you greater control over your schedule. Understanding how these treatments work helps you make informed decisions with confidence and peace of mind.
Reasons to take Period delay treatment
Holidays and Travel: Many women choose to delay their period to avoid discomfort or inconvenience while on holiday, especially in warm climates or during physically active trips.
Special Occasions: Events like weddings, exams, or competitions can be easier to manage without the added stress of menstrual symptoms.
Religious or Cultural Practices: For some, delaying a period is important to observe religious rituals or customs that may be affected by menstruation.
Heavy or Painful Periods: Women with particularly heavy or painful periods may delay menstruation to avoid disruption during key times in their lives.
Medical Reasons: In certain cases, period delay may be recommended for medical purposes, such as during treatment or recovery from surgery.
available period delay treatments
Types of Period Delay Treatment
1. Norethisterone (e.g. Utovlan)
A commonly prescribed medication for women not using hormonal contraception.
Contains a synthetic form of progesterone.
Taken three times a day, starting three days before your period is due.
Delays your period until 2–3 days after you stop taking it.
Suitable for short-term use (usually up to 17 days).
2. Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Provera)
An alternative to norethisterone, used when norethisterone may not be appropriate.
Also a synthetic form of progesterone that works by maintaining the uterine lining.
Taken once or twice daily depending on the prescribed dose.
Period typically resumes a few days after stopping treatment.
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