Period Delay

Period Delay in Bowmore, Isle of Islay

Delay your period, not your plans! Explore hassle-free period delay prescription services at Islay Pharmacy in Bowmore, Isle of Islay. Our dedicated team offers tailored solutions for your convenience.

Period delay services provide flexibility for various reasons, such as travel, special events, or medical considerations.

How Islay Pharmacy Can Assist:

1. Personalised Consultation: Schedule a consultation for personalised advice. Our team actively listens to your needs and provides tailored guidance for effective period delay.
2. Medication Options: Receive expert guidance on suitable medications for period delay. Our team ensures you understand your options, making informed decisions about your menstrual cycle.
3. Safe and Effective Solutions: Explore safe and effective solutions to delay your period. Our experts provide information on medication usage, potential side effects, and overall safety.
4. Switching Contraceptive Pill: If you’re on a progestogen-only contraceptive pill, our experts can discuss options, including switching to the combined contraceptive pill or other medications for period delay.

Types of Medications

Progestogen-only Pill

If you are using a progestogen-only contraceptive pill, delaying your period by taking consecutive packets is not an option. However, you might have the option to switch to a combined contraceptive pill or use an alternative medication for period delay.

If you’re not sure which type of pill you’re taking, speak to our friendly team, community contraception clinic or GP surgery for advice.

If you are not on a contraceptive pill

If you’re not on a contraceptive pill and wish to postpone your period, consulting your GP or a pharmacist is recommended, especially if you’re not using the combined contraceptive pill. They may prescribe a medication called norethisterone for this purpose.

Your GP or pharmacist will guide you on when and how to take norethisterone. Typically, you’ll take 3 tablets a day, starting 3 to 4 days before your expected period.

After discontinuing the medication, your period is expected to arrive within 2 to 3 days. It’s crucial to note that norethisterone doesn’t serve as a contraceptive, so using an additional form, like condoms, is necessary to prevent pregnancy.

However, norethisterone may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with conditions like breast cancer or a history of blood clots. It’s important to discuss your health history for personalised advice.

Effectiveness in delaying periods can vary among women, and some may experience side effects such as irregularities in the menstrual cycle, breast tenderness, nausea, headaches, and mood or sex drive changes. If you have concerns or experience any side effects, consulting with your GP or pharmacist is advisable for more information.

Contact Islay Pharmacy in Bowmore, Isle of Islay today!

For compassionate care tailored to your needs, reach out to Islay Pharmacy in Bowmore, Isle of Islay for expert period delay services.