Period Delay Tablets
20 mins
£25
About period delay
It may be necessary to stop getting your period, such as when you go on holiday or have to travel. During these times, you can take advantage of our period delay service.
Period delay tablets contain a synthetic type of female sex hormones (also found in the contraceptive pill and mini pill). Periods are triggered every month by a drop in progesterone levels. High hormone levels can delay your period for up to 17 days. They will not stop you from getting pregnant, so you also need to use contraception (like condoms or a contraceptive diaphragm).
Period delay tablets are taken as one tablet three times a day. For the tablets to work, you must take them three days before your period starts. You typically start your period two to three days after you stop taking the tablets.
Period delay treatments may not be 100% effective in each case. Norethisterone is an evidence-based treatment to delay menstruation, but it may not be completely effective every time.
How this service works
Select your service option and book an appointment
Follow the link in your booking confirmation email to fill out the patient questionnaire (at least 16 hours before your appointment)
One of our prescribers will review the completed questionnaire and contact you to discuss this
If appropriate, our prescribers will generate a prescription and send to your pharmacy.