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How can I delay my next period?

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shonapop · 03/04/2024 13:30

My period has just started, 9 days late. I think because of some pretty big stress mid March. I'm early 40s and usually regular. ( starting to become less so, looking back over past 12 months) Based on this I booked a holiday for the end of this month, based on when my period would not be. Now though, if I go onto my regular cycle my period will be right across my whole week away.
Is there any way to delay it/stop it?
If you have any advice on a great contraceptive pill that can do this- bonus points if it stops me from becoming a manic from the week before!! I took the pill for years but stopped as my partner had a vasectomy. I was reluctant to start again as I worry it could make my moods worse but I can't cope with this unpredictability. Grateful for any advice 🙏

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RagzRebooted · 03/04/2024 13:32

You can order most contraceptive pills online, with an online consultation with a pharmacist (usually just a form). You can also buy Noresthisterone which is the period delay tablets
NHS website has info on delaying periods, if you Google NHS period delay.

Tattooloo · 03/04/2024 13:34

Norethisterone. You can get it online or from your GP but it makes me feel rubbish (v low mood etc) so I choose just to have my period as crap as it is. But mine are short and not painful

tetralaw · 03/04/2024 13:35

Norethisterone, always works great no side effects for me.

shonapop · 03/04/2024 13:49

Ok thankyou. I wonder if I should give it a bash or if my mood will plummet. Maybe I'd be best to try it not on a holiday and see how I go for future reference. Don't want to ruin the holiday for me and everyone around me!

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