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Can Norethisterone Be Taken To Delay Periods?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2014
Question: my daughter is almost 11yrs old..... she is going on a weeks residential school trip and ideally does notw ant her period which is due then. can she take norethisterone as gp being difficult.
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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possible under doctor's guidance

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Yes she can take norethisterone for a week but better would be under a doctor's guidance. It is considered to be safe in an 11 year old for such a small time.

Make sure she does not miss any tablets.

Feel free to consult me directly
http://bit.ly/drsombiswas

Regards

Dr. Som Biswas M.D.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (5 days later)
I wrote last week re my soon to be 11 yr old taking norethisterone to delay her period whilst ona school residential trip. I just need it to be delayed for 5 days.
My gp practice are refusing to prescribe. Can u help us as she is distraughtat the thought of a period with all her friends on this trip. Thank you
I would only use 5 days worth as would be fine for have period on her return
Is it dangerous to give to a girl of almost 11? Thanking you
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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It will be safe

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

It will be safe to prescribe for 5 days in an 11 year girl.

It is unfortunate that your GP is not prescribing.

It what way can i help ?

I do not think an online prescription will work.

You have to request your GP only.

Regards

Dr. Som Biswas M.D.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (5 minutes later)
All of the drs at the surgery will not prescribe it. How can i get a prescription when they are not willing to Prescribe?Can i get a prescription privately?
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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can try privately.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

I do not know the rules of your country.

I can only advise about the medical aspects.

I wish i could help you in getting a prescription.

Yes, you can try privately if it is legal in your place. Or probably you can get some in your name saying you need it.

Regards,

Dr. Som
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Can Norethisterone Be Taken To Delay Periods?

Brief Answer: Possible under doctor's guidance Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Yes she can take norethisterone for a week but better would be under a doctor's guidance. It is considered to be safe in an 11 year old for such a small time. Make sure she does not miss any tablets. Feel free to consult me directly http://bit.ly/drsombiswas Regards Dr. Som Biswas M.D.