Period delaying tablets

spinningplates68 · 2024-04-18T07:44:58+00:00

I want to delay my period for a holiday. I've never done it before and I'm not on the pill but I understand there are tablets you can get as a one off thing to delay it. Has anyone used them and do they work? Where about in your cycle do you need to take them? And did they mess your cycle up afterwards? Thank you.

3boysonemum · 31/05/2025 17:09

I ordered them theyve already been approved too. Hopefully the delivery won't be long. Thank you 😊

BashfulClam · 31/05/2025 17:07

3boysonemum · 31/05/2025 15:37

Perfect il order now wich ones did you get it's showing two different ones. Thank you

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I got Norethisterone.

3boysonemum · 31/05/2025 15:37

BashfulClam · 31/05/2025 15:34

Min was approved the same day and I got them the following day.

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Perfect il order now wich ones did you get it's showing two different ones. Thank you

BashfulClam · 31/05/2025 15:34

3boysonemum · 31/05/2025 15:33

Are they quick at approving them? Thank you I think il try them

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Min was approved the same day and I got them the following day.

3boysonemum · 31/05/2025 15:34

dementedpixie · 31/05/2025 15:18

I took norethisterone on holiday and never had side effects. Could you trial it in advance and see if you react or not

Yes my only problem is I go next week and need them approving and delivered before I go to try them for a couple of days ive left it quite late really lol my fault

3boysonemum · 31/05/2025 15:33

BashfulClam · 31/05/2025 15:28

I get them from Asda online. I have never had any side effect apart from being bloated but I’m always bloated before my period.

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Are they quick at approving them? Thank you I think il try them

BashfulClam · 31/05/2025 15:30

3boysonemum · 31/05/2025 11:21

I'm a constant bleeder due to implant would I be ok to take them? I'm going away for 10 days and my bleeding is driving me insane it's been constant for months since having it fitted I really want it to stop for ny holidays gp prescribed me the mini pill for 2 weeks they didn't work at all. Any advice please it's Saturday so I don't no how the online GPS work will I get them in time for Wednesday? Thanks in advance

Asda pharmacy offers next day delivery.

BashfulClam · 31/05/2025 15:28

I get them from Asda online. I have never had any side effect apart from being bloated but I’m always bloated before my period.

dementedpixie · 31/05/2025 15:18

I took norethisterone on holiday and never had side effects. Could you trial it in advance and see if you react or not

3boysonemum · 31/05/2025 14:39

Anyname25 · 31/05/2025 11:35

I was given provera and had similar. Awful insomnia which made me knackered and it made me sleepwalk. Ended up walking round the floor of my hotel in just a t-shirt and pants! Had to barricade the door at night for the rest of the holiday. I really regretted taking it, a period would have been less stressful.

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Oh that doesn't sound great. Ughhh I don't no what to do maybe I should just try enjoy the holiday without taking anything im just always so self conscious of leaks and things. Playing in the pool with my kids and stuff I don't want it to be ruined 😫. Thank you for letting me know

Anyname25 · 31/05/2025 11:35

user1471457354 · 18/04/2024 10:20

I would try it before going on holiday. I took them on holiday once and the side effects were a lot worse then just having my period. I had insomnia and severe headaches which totally ruined the trip. After 4 days of putting up with it, I stopped them and my next period was horrendous.

I was given provera and had similar. Awful insomnia which made me knackered and it made me sleepwalk. Ended up walking round the floor of my hotel in just a t-shirt and pants! Had to barricade the door at night for the rest of the holiday. I really regretted taking it, a period would have been less stressful.

3boysonemum · 31/05/2025 11:21

I'm a constant bleeder due to implant would I be ok to take them? I'm going away for 10 days and my bleeding is driving me insane it's been constant for months since having it fitted I really want it to stop for ny holidays gp prescribed me the mini pill for 2 weeks they didn't work at all. Any advice please it's Saturday so I don't no how the online GPS work will I get them in time for Wednesday? Thanks in advance

MyHusbandisRonWeasley · 18/04/2024 10:57

Boots have a service for this and if your period is sometimes a few days early then start taking a week before you are due (this was advice from GP).

Beigetrenchcoat · 18/04/2024 10:49

Contrary to PP, I requested them from my GP & they refused and told me I could buy them from an online pharmacy 🙄 which was about 24 quid as opposed to the prescription charge!

Greenqueen40 · 18/04/2024 10:45

I have used it a few times but it makes me so moody I don't bother now. Also the period after is pretty horrendous - very very painful and I don't usually get much period pain. It's a toss up, having a period on holiday is pretty awful. You may be fine though.

bryceQ · 18/04/2024 10:45

I always used when I was younger and no side effects for me. They were great

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spinningplates68 · 18/04/2024 10:38

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 18/04/2024 10:28

I'm starting some this week if you want me to report back.

That would be really helpful thank you.

Sounds like the effects vary from person to person. FWIW I've always been ok with hormonal contraception which I know this isn't, but it's hormone related so hopefully I will be one of the lucky ones who doesn't get too many side effects. I can't use tampons and really don't want to be unable to use the pool etc while we're away.

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SallySilly · 18/04/2024 10:30

I have regularly used on holiday. Last year I developed acne after taking on a summer holiday. May have been a coincidence, but it is a noted side effect. I wouldn't take again now.

Ineedanewsofa · 18/04/2024 10:29

I’ve had norethisterone and they worked (started taking them 3 days before and kept them up until last day of hol) but they had serious impact on my mood so I’ll now only use them for a short time (period due on last day of hol for example)
I’ve also used Provera which had zero side effects - it didn’t quite stop my period but made it super light with no pain.
Both messed with my cycle afterwards

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 18/04/2024 10:28

I'm starting some this week if you want me to report back.

ramron · 18/04/2024 10:28

I got some from the boots online pharmacy recently, you give some medical info and then they decide the type you’re best suited for.

my cycle varies each month but my average had me starting on a Wednesday, I started taking them the Thursday before to cover all bases.

i had cramps and a bit of spotting but it stayed away and came 3 days after I stopped taking the tablets - a little lighter than usual

mitogoshi · 18/04/2024 10:22

I've used them to alter my cycle by 2 weeks rather than taking them on holiday, but you need to be fairly regular to make this happen

user1471457354 · 18/04/2024 10:20

I would try it before going on holiday. I took them on holiday once and the side effects were a lot worse then just having my period. I had insomnia and severe headaches which totally ruined the trip. After 4 days of putting up with it, I stopped them and my next period was horrendous.

Invisablepanic · 18/04/2024 10:14

I got some from boots online a few years ago but they didn't agree with me. I had severe mood issues while taking them, so much that wouldn't consider then again.

On the other hand they didn't mess up my cycle or have any effect on my periods after.

dementedpixie · 18/04/2024 10:05

I bought mine online rather than using a GP. I wouldn't think it would make a difference if you start them a bit earlier. My periods were fine afterwards but my cycle did shift so that I counted from the delayed period to work out the next period.