{"title":"Menstrual Delay","description":"\u003cp\u003eMenstrual delay pills offer a safe, reliable way to postpone your period—whether you’re planning a holiday, special event, or simply want to avoid inconvenient timing. By supplying hormones that temporarily pause your cycle, these tablets help you steer clear of cramps, mood swings, and the unpredictability of a late-month flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick Start Assessment to answer a few quick questions and find out if menstrual delay pills are the right choice for you, plus personalised advice on timing and dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"period-delay-norethisterone-5mg-tablets","title":"Norethisterone 5mg Tablets for Period Delay - 30 or 60 Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorethisterone 5mg is a prescription-only medicine for short-term period delay, with 30- or 60-tablet packs sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK) only after clinical approval.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorethisterone 5mg per tablet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTablets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 or 60 tablets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLicensed use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort-term delay of menstruation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLegal classification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOM — Prescription Only Medicine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdults for whom the clinician confirms that norethisterone is appropriate for short-term period delay.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use without clinical approval. It is not suitable in pregnancy and requires review of blood-clot history, liver disease, unexplained bleeding and other medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete the clinical consultation and read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake one 5mg tablet three times a day, starting approximately 3 days before the expected period, if this is the regimen approved for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue only for the clinically approved duration, up to 17 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorethisterone used for period delay is not a contraceptive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this product used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is used here for clinically approved short-term delay of menstruation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich packs are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product has 30- and 60-tablet variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does the current information say to start?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eapproximately 3 days before the expected period, subject to clinical approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a contraceptive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Norethisterone used for period delay is not a contraceptive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only for the person and course approved after consultation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeek urgent medical help for possible blood-clot symptoms such as sudden chest pain, breathlessness or painful leg swelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in the original packaging and out of the sight and reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMHRA Yellow Card scheme\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is this product used for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is used here for clinically approved short-term delay of menstruation.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which packs are available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The product has 30- and 60-tablet variants.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When does the current information say to start?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"approximately 3 days before the expected period, subject to clinical approval.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it a contraceptive?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Norethisterone used for period delay is not a contraceptive.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThis page provides factual information about a prescription-only medicine and is not an advertisement to the public. 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