{"product_id":"norethisterone","title":"Norethisterone","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorethisterone is a period delay medication that can allow you to delay your period for up to 17 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Norethisterone tablets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should take the first table three days before your period starts. Then take one tablet three times a day for no more than 20 days. You can take Norethisterone for less time if you don’t want to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/womens-health-advice\/how-to-delay-your-period\"\u003edelay your period\u003c\/a\u003e for the full 17 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you stop taking Norethisterone your period should start within two to three days. Your menstrual cycles should continue as usual after this first period. If you do not get your period, you should do a pregnancy test and contact your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho is Norethisterone not suitable for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are certain conditions which mean Norethisterone pills won’t be suitable for you, these include if you have a history of blood clots, are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does Norethisterone work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorethisterone is a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone. Rather than allowing for the natural fall in progesterone during your period, Norethisterone keeps your progesterone levels up. This delays the shedding of your womb lining and therefore delays your period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long after taking Norethisterone will my period start?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour period should start within three days of stopping your Norethisterone treatment. If your period hasn’t restarted after three days, get in touch with your GP as soon as you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Norethisterone reset your cycle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the reported side effects of Norethisterone can include changes to your cycle like a missed period or a period where you don’t ovulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens if I take Norethisterone too late?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you take Norethisterone closer than three days before your period, your period may not be delayed. This is because the treatment hasn’t had the chance to offset the lowered progesterone levels that would induce a period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNorethisterone side effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide effects of Norethisterone can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNausea (feeling sick)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreast tenderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiredness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced sex drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBleeding and spotting between periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges to your cycle (i.e. not ovulating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDizziness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges to mood (euphoria, confusion, nervousness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisturbed liver function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiver disorder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects on your metabolism (alteration of blood sugar, insulin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects on the heart and circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHair growth and loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluid retention, swelling of hands and ankles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease stop Norethisterone and talk to your GP immediately if you begin to experience the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergic reaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigns of a blood clot (thrombosis): sudden, severe, sharp pains, coughing up blood, severe or long headaches, severe pain and swelling in the calf, ankle or foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellowing skin \/ whites of the eyes (jaundice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMigraine headache for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely, it can cause symptoms of some chronic diseases to get worse. Our clinicians will advise you on this once you’ve completed your online assessment. We’ll also need a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/womens-health-advice\/period-delay-and-blood-pressure\"\u003erecent blood pressure reading\u003c\/a\u003e to make sure this treatment is safe for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.1494.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"effectiveness-of-norethisterone\"\u003eEffectiveness of Norethisterone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorethisterone should be taken three days before you expect your next period to begin. It should become effective immediately at delaying your period for up to 17 days (if all 20 day’s worth of pills are taken).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be effective you need to take three pills a day. Once you stop taking them, your period should start within 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorethisterone is not a form of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/contraception-birth-control\"\u003econtraception\u003c\/a\u003e. It cannot be used to prevent pregnancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen taking Norethisterone you should use alternative contraception such as condoms. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"5mg \/ 7 Days","offer_id":42726838141116,"sku":"2692","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5mg \/ 17 Days","offer_id":42726838173884,"sku":"2693","price":28.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Norethisterone_Period_delay_treatment.jpg?v=1743591131","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/norethisterone","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}