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I was taking norethisterone to delay my period but i missed one days pills and again i started taking the pills will it still delay my period?? And now i have light orange colour in my panties

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If u missed just one day ....it would usually still help to postpone your periods ... ...  Read More

My last period was august 7.UTI was also negative.so my doctor told me to take norethisterone tablet once in a day for 5 days. the 5 days course was completed 2 days before but didnt get my period.how many days will it take to come or what is the next step

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WAIT FOR 7- 10 DAYS AFTER FINISHING TABLETS ...  Read More

One day a month I have a minor headache before my period which can make it too uncomfortable to go to the gym that day. Can I still take Norethisterone to delay my period as I am going on holiday?

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Yes you can. ...  Read More

I m 32 year married having pcos. My periods are very irregular but after taking norethisterone periods comes but this this it has has been 4 days but no period pregnancy test is also negative. What does it mean? I m planning for pregnancy. I m vey worried

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Pls connect me for online consultation,i m ecpert in pcod treatment,will explain u in detail,my name is dr lavina batra ...  Read More

What is Norethisterone taken for????To get period or for what? Please do response!!! When will my period come after taking this

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Depends It is used to delay or to bring periods ...  Read More

My sister is eating norethisterone to delay her period for 10 days is it safe for her? Is norethisterone is safe to eat for 10 days to delay periods ??

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Yes,it's safe. ...  Read More

I have an irregular cycle and my last period was on Jan mid. On March 22 we checked for pregnancy but it's negative and my doc prescribed to take norethisterone for 5 days (1-0-1) and she told me I will get my periods after 5 - 10 days once I finish the course, it's been 15 days but still I didn't get my periods. I am having breast pain(usually I d

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Connect please ...  Read More

I will be traveling and want to delay my period. Is it healthy to take norethisterone? Will it work. Is there a natural alternative?

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Yes it is There are no natural alternatives ...  Read More

My periods are 2.5 months late. My gyancologist suggested me norethisterone 5mg for 5 days 3 times in a day. My upt test was negative. It's been 10 days since I stopped norethisterone and I haven't got any withdrawal bleeding. I am feeling perfectly fine also, no weight gain, no acne, no other symptoms. What should I do?

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Hello Rule out pregnancy by beta hcg If it's negative, then wait for another 10 days to get periods , u will have periods ...  Read More

So I will be having my period in a day or two. I want to delay my period so the pharmacist gave me norethisterone one tablet per day for as long as I need it to be delayed. I have taken that tablet and after about an hour or so I am feeling like I will get my period as I have cramps. Will it delay my period or there is a chance it will not work ?

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It may or may not work as u took these tabs late ,7 it should have been taken minimum three days before ur expected dates but still if u are lucky enough it might work . ...  Read More

Hi I am 21 years old, my Last period was on 6th March, over it on 10th march , on 11th we had unprotected sex, took the pill within 24 hours, pregnancy test is negative, I have been taking meroxyprogesterone for the last 3 days i took 2 pills in a day . When I took it for the first time, I had 2 drops of blood and cramps once or twice. I had a mil

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You will get your periods once you stop with the hormonal tablets…after 3-4 days of stopping ...  Read More

Hi I'm 20 years old Female Last period was on 6th March, it continued till 10th, on 11th we had unprotected sex, took the pill within 24 hours, pregnancy test is negative, I have been taking meroxyprogesterone for the last 3 days i took 2 pills in a day . When I took it for the first time, I had 2 drops of blood and cramps once or twice. I had a

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After Medroxy Progesteron, periods can come in a weeks time.Sometimes it can take upto 2 weeks. ...  Read More

Hi, I usually get regular periods, but this time it's 30 days of cycle and period late by three days. Is there a chance of pregnancy? When should I do a test at home?

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You can do a urine pregnancy test now and if negative wait for another week for your periods, may be it’s just a small delay in cycles. If no periods for another week get a UPT / beta HCG done and a G ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I want a prescription to delay my mother’s period. Her expected date is 25th, and we have to travel that day for 4 days. She has a history of epilepsy but has been seizure-free for the past 4 years. Could you please advise if a period delay pill like norethisterone is safe in her case? Currently she is not taking any medication. Pl

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Hey I am facing an issue in the delay period as I am not married this happening from the last three times is there any serious issue this month facing the same issue delay in the period .

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I am 4 days late from my period date i have also taken home pregnancy kit test multiple times one in early morning also and all are negative what should I do

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Wait and watch as Pregnancy test is negative. Second option is consult doctor for prescription for drugs for periods. ...  Read More

Hi, Last month my period was on 16th Feb but this month still waiting to get periods it's been 8 days before Feb in January it was on 18th. I didn't had any Intercourse any solution for that

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My wife (30 years old) has Type 2 Diabetes and has been on insulin for the past three months as per her doctor’s advice, since we are planning for a baby. However, we have not actively tried yet. This month (March), she has missed her period, and it has been almost 20 days. She took a home pregnancy test, but the result was negative. She is n

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He should take a medicine to help her get her periods if the pregnancy test is negative You can connect for a prescription ...  Read More

Hello had dry humping on Dec 2 and last period was on 24 nov. Then got period on day 63 of cycle (jan 26) with gradual increase in flow for 5-6 days with rhythmic cramps . Before arriving of period check with 8 upt with gap of 48 hour between each test with morning urine upto day 58 of cycle all were negative. Have pcos and hormonal imbalance. Ag

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get beta hcg ...  Read More

I had period delay for 50days..gone through pregnancy test it shows negative...last year same issue doctor prescribed regestrone cr tablet can i use it again

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Since your pregnancy test is negative, delayed periods are likely due to hormonal imbalance. You should not restart Regestrone-CR on your own without medical advice, even if it helped last year. Befor ...  Read More

Period delayed LMP 24 NOV. no penetrative sexual activity. checked with upt after missed period and repeated the upt with morning urine in every 48 hours of gap did 6 test upto day 54 of cycle all are negative. Have hormonal imbalance and bilateral pcos. Is it concerning or anovulatry cycle. No pregnancy symptoms are noted. Is there any possibility

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Pregnancy is not there but you can do HCG to be sure In PCOS the cycle can be anovulatory ...  Read More

My friend had an abortion in November 2025. She had two-pills under medical supervision on 11th and 13th November. She had a checkup on 27th November and the doctor said everything is good. Her normal menstrual cycle is 34-36 days before she had abortion. Now, it has been 65days and she hasn't had her periods. Since last 1.5 (approx 2 weeks) weeks

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If there is no pregnancy she can take a medicine to help get her periods The back pain could be because of deficiency She should get a vitamin D and vitamin b12 levels checked ...  Read More

Hi doctor my LMP was on 6th Dec and still I have not my period started and home pregnancy test done on 14th Jan is negative .i am not understanding am I pregnant or period will come? Symptoms are not seems like period Please suggest

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Get one blood test beta HCG n consult ...  Read More

From past 4 months cycles are delayed, 45 days,18 days,30,31 days and now 50+ days and no periods We have taken thyroid test but no thyroid was seen, weight change is there, sexual activity is minimal

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Hi, This is Shammi, My last menstrual period was on 10th November 2025. In this cycle, the dominant follicle was arrested between day 17 and day 22 (size 12 × 10 mm). Endometrial thickness (ET) on day 17: 7.1 mm Endometrial thickness (ET) on day 22: 7.2 mm Free fluid was ++ on day 17 and + on day 22 The problem is that I have not gotten my per

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You will have to connect for a prescription understanding that prescriptions are not provided in the free question answer section ...  Read More

Need period delay medicine which is safe for my sister body atleast 5 day delay needed in her period

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There are safe medicine available. Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

I had my period on 20th November, then we had unprotected sex on 3rd December, after that I took plan B pill on 5th morning. After that from 6th morning I started having pee which smells like kind of rotten egg, which is still continuing especially in the morning and it burns a little. I still haven't got my period for this month. What should i do?

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Get urine examination done. Plenty of oral fluids Get urine pregnancy test done and consult gynaecologist ...  Read More

Hello dr , I have pcod my periods are delayed by 2 months I have white discharge that is thin & its sometimes white sometimes clear no fever no foul smell no burning . This white discharge occurs transiently like small amt then clear discharge & then after 2-3 days or 1 day again same pattern is it normal for a pcod patient ? I m worried

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Discharge throughout month is not normal. Visit your nearby gynaecologist for internal chk up. To know more about pcod watch this https://youtube.com/shorts/KFrFOsEkcSE?feature=share ...  Read More

Hi I am taking fertility treatment I took the letrozole and took HCG trigger on 11th day on 13 th day dr confirm my ovulation and prescribed me intafol and dydropreg 10mg for next 20 day my period cycle is 27 -28 day my period delay by 3 days I took preganancy test today but come negative. So can I stop dydropreg then I get my period Or continue

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Hello doctors I know it's weird to ask but can anyone suggest a safe medicine to delay my periods. I have never taken before but this time I have an important work where I should be on a period. Please help.

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Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

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