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Missing Period And Trying To Postpone It. Should I Take Any Medicine?
Question: I have already taken a period prepone tablet, however, I did not get my periods yet, now I want to postpone it, can I do so?
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for trusting us with your health query.
In order to assist you better, could you provide me with certain details - such as the date of your last menstrual period, duration of flow, pattern of previous menstrual cycle ie. cycle length and duration, the days on which medication was taken and which dose and brand, and the EXACT dates when you wish to avoid having your period. ALso, any contributory medical history, drug intake, sexual history etc.
Without these details, it is difficult to guide you further.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Take care.
Thank you for trusting us with your health query.
In order to assist you better, could you provide me with certain details - such as the date of your last menstrual period, duration of flow, pattern of previous menstrual cycle ie. cycle length and duration, the days on which medication was taken and which dose and brand, and the EXACT dates when you wish to avoid having your period. ALso, any contributory medical history, drug intake, sexual history etc.
Without these details, it is difficult to guide you further.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
my last menstrual period duration was from XXXXXXX 2nd to XXXXXXX 6th, I have heavy flow for 3 days, its normaly a 28 days cycle, I in took Meprates tablets (5 tablets, I dont know the dose). I took it for 17, 18, 19 & 20th of this month. I have none of the following - contributory medical history, drug intake, sexual history.
My wedding is on Feb 3rd, if I have to get my periods it should be by today or tomorrow not after that, so I was planning to postpone it.
I have already eaten a lot of papaya :-)
My wedding is on Feb 3rd, if I have to get my periods it should be by today or tomorrow not after that, so I was planning to postpone it.
I have already eaten a lot of papaya :-)
Hi,
Thanks for the information.
You have taken the correct tablets, and after taking Meprate ( progesterone ) tablets, normally bleeding occurs within 2 - 3 days, but maximum within a week.
SO there is a chance that you might have a period in the coming 2 - 3 days, but of course that is not sure.
Now, the other option for you is to again take the tablets immediately and continue taking them till as long as you do not want your period, which would be atleast 10 days or more, if I understand correctly.
After stopping the tablets, as I mentioned, you would have your period within a week.
I hope you have consulted your gynecologist regarding correct dosage and possible side effects, however, as you have no significant medical history, it should be safe.
Take care and feel free to ask for further clarifications.
Thanks for the information.
You have taken the correct tablets, and after taking Meprate ( progesterone ) tablets, normally bleeding occurs within 2 - 3 days, but maximum within a week.
SO there is a chance that you might have a period in the coming 2 - 3 days, but of course that is not sure.
Now, the other option for you is to again take the tablets immediately and continue taking them till as long as you do not want your period, which would be atleast 10 days or more, if I understand correctly.
After stopping the tablets, as I mentioned, you would have your period within a week.
I hope you have consulted your gynecologist regarding correct dosage and possible side effects, however, as you have no significant medical history, it should be safe.
Take care and feel free to ask for further clarifications.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks a lot doctor.
So though I stoped it on Sunday, I can still re-start it again from tomorrow morning, is that true I heared?
At any cost I dont want to get my periods till Feb 8th.
Should I continue taking Meprates or can I take Norethisterone (5mg)?
So though I stoped it on Sunday, I can still re-start it again from tomorrow morning, is that true I heared?
At any cost I dont want to get my periods till Feb 8th.
Should I continue taking Meprates or can I take Norethisterone (5mg)?
Hi,
Both would work in your case, however start it off tomorrow morning, or maybe tonight itself in case you do want to take a chance and postpone your periods.
Take care.
You could take the medication twice a day to be doubly sure, but please consult your gynecologist for exact dosage.
Both would work in your case, however start it off tomorrow morning, or maybe tonight itself in case you do want to take a chance and postpone your periods.
Take care.
You could take the medication twice a day to be doubly sure, but please consult your gynecologist for exact dosage.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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