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Suggest Medication To Prepone Periods

Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2014

Question: Hi doctor, I'm 33 years old. I need to prepone my periods by couple of days as We have planned spiritual tour with family from 7th of october. My LMP was on 3rd of sept and it starts 3-5 days late every time. Can you please suggest some tips and safe medication to prepone my periods this month by 3-5 days i.e., it needs to start by 29th or 30th of october. Thank you in advance.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
postponement of your cycle

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

In my opinion you should proceed for a postponement of your cycle rather than preponement of the cycle.

In that respect is a medication called primolut-N (Norethisterone) which is a prescription drug can be used for postponement of the cycle.

You can start this drug one week before your expected period date and continue till the date when your ritual work is finished.

And so when you stop taking the drug your period will resume within a week.

I am advising this because in preponement of the cycle, there are chances that you may not get your period at the expected date.

Only if you want to prepone the period, then you can take primolut -n for 5 days (after consulting your treating doctor) and then you will get your period within a week after stopping it.

Hope I have answered your query If you have further questions I will be happy to assist you.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

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Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Hi doctor, i chose to prepone as our trip is from 7th till 18th of oct and my LMP was on 3rd of sept. It would be perrfect if it comes on 3rd again but cant risk as generally it comes 3-5 days late which would be around my travel dates!! Pls suggest. When shall i start primolut?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start primolut-n 5 mg twice a day on 26th September

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I'm so sorry for my delayed response.

If you desire to prepone your period then you should start primolut-n 5 mg twice a day on 26th September for 3 days.

When you stop the drug you will induce a withdrawal bleeding in 2-3 days.

Then in that way you will be free from your period bleeding before your visit.

Hope this information is useful to you.

Please feel free to discuss and add more.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (32 minutes later)

Thank you very much doctor for your advice. Will start primolut from 26th as prescribed. Would there be any side effects?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It may not cause side effect.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is my pleasure to assist you.

It may not cause side effect in such a low dose for a short interval.

Side effects can be mild and may sometimes cause irregular uterine and vaginal bleeding, headache, nausea, vomiting and edema.

Hope this information is useful to you.

Please feel free to discuss and add more.

If you want to close the discussion kindly accept my answer and write a review.

Thanks.
Wishing you good luck!
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (17 hours later)

Hi doctor,
Can i start primolut-n little more early, from 23rd or 24th or so, to be safe? Twice a day? And for 3 days?
Thanks for bearing with my questions. Have a great day ahead.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can start.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to be hearing from you again.

Yes, you can start it from 24 th September to be safer side.
Usually bleeding starts in 2-3 days but in some cases it can also be detained.
Consume 5 mg BD for 3 days.
Then stop and wait and observe for your period.

Hope it is useful.
Please feel free to discuss and add more.

If you want to close the discussion, please accept my answer and write a review.

Thanks
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (26 hours later)

Hello doctor, good morning. I have 1 yr 9 m

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please specify your question.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,

Nice to hear from you all again.

I guess you are asking whether you can take primolut- n with breast feeding or not?

Please return back to me.

Exactly what do you want to know?

Hope to hear soon from you.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju