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How To Delay Menstrual Bleeding While On Contraceptives?
Question: if i start taking the estrogen and progesterone combined pill 5 days before my period, is it possible that I will be able to delay or skip this period?
Brief Answer:
Can take pills to delay the periods
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Yes, the combined pills will delay the periods .
However, it is better to take norethisterone 5 mg tablet twice a day from 5 days before the periods and continue till you want to delay the periods.
It is better in regulating the periods.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Can take pills to delay the periods
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Yes, the combined pills will delay the periods .
However, it is better to take norethisterone 5 mg tablet twice a day from 5 days before the periods and continue till you want to delay the periods.
It is better in regulating the periods.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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