Hi, I'm shortly going on holiday and my period is likely to coincide. I'm a 50 year old woman, no obvious menopausal symptoms just yet, apart from my periods are getting less regular (last 3 periods have been 5 weeks apart, then 3, then 4). My holiday will be exactly 4 weeks since my last period, so I can't guarantee it will happen then, but it's quite likely. I've googled the subject and find out that I can take Norethisterone (or a Boots equivalent). But I've never taken it before and am worried about potentially having side affects, or taking it when perhaps I wouldn't have got my period anyway! However, my periods are heavy and not pleasant and my holiday is in the sun, so not ideal. Just interested to know what would you do, and particularly if anyone has any experience of taking it or any GPs/people with relevant medical expertise who might have an opinion? Any advice appreciated, thank you.