Norethisterone experiences

I've used it a couple of times without any issues, then the last time it made me feel horrendously anxious and sad, like the worst pmt. I wouldn't use it again.

I’ve taken it quite a few times. I have very heavy periods and there’s no way I could be not be near a loo for a couple of days even with a plus tampax and period pants.

I find you can take it to stop a period once it’s started.

the only side effect I get is feeling a bit bloated.

@Menora provera isn’t used for delaying periods usually, it think it was occasionally prescribed when there were supply issues with noriesterone,

I've taken it and have been fine. But it obviously affects everyone differently. I don't have PMS symptoms until I stop taking it.
How much time do you have before your holiday? I usually delay the period before my holiday so that the next one that should have been when I was away is also pushed forward. So then I'm not having to take it when I'm on holiday.
I guess the only way you'll know is taking it though, you can just stop taking it if you have any bad side effects- my period usually starts around 3 days after I stop and has always been lighter than a normal period.

Also yes you can buy it online, you just have to fill out a questionnaire. Also available over the counter from the pharmacy, the pharmacist will probably just ask you a few questions. No need to go to the GP

I've had it very recently as I had a few long haul flights to Aus - doctor prescribed it with no issues. Felt a teeny bit emotional when I stopped taking it, for about a week, but no other problems

Contrary to other posts I would not trial it before your holiday. The reason I say this is after coming off it I find my periods a bit delayed for the following few months. Makes it much harder to then take it again so soon after because you don't actually know when you're due on, and therefore can't decisively take it three days before you're due etc.

I’m not sure this particular drug is recommended anymore as it’s more high risk of clots. I have taken it for other reasons but I think it’s now provera recommended? You can get period delay medication via an online pharmacy they will do an assessment. I took it to stop bleeding when I was excessively bleeding and it didn’t really help and it messed up my cycle even more

I took it and was also concerned as I had no time to trial it. After researching I found that it really just depends. I was completely fine on it.

Id suggest trying it before your holiday to see how you get on with it. I took it for a few years and it was better for me then what I'd tried before - minimal side effects, had bloating and mood swings around when I'd expect my period but no bleeding. Downside was it was an extremely effective contraception because it killed my libido entirely! Eventually switched to a low oestrogen combined pill.

You can get it online but would have to pay (superdrug online doctor) or free if you seek a prescription through your GP.

The problem is that you won't know how it affects you until you try it. How long til your holiday?

It works like a dream for me with no side effects. DD said it made her feel a bit bloated.

My period after the delayed one usually arrived on schedule, 4 weeks after the delayed one.

I turned into an evil beast and the first period after stopping was torture. However plenty of people take it without any issues at all. It's a case of trying and seeing how you get on I'm afraid - everyone is different.