Period Delay

What is Norethisterone?

Norethisterone is an effective period delay tablet that belongs to a group of medicines called progestogens. They replicate the properties of the naturally-occurring female hormone progesterone, which is responsible for halting periods. Norethisterone treatment contains 5mg of the active ingredient norethisterone.

✋ Delay Your Period – Safe & Convenient

Planning a holiday, wedding, festival, or special event?
Our period delay service makes it easy to take control of your cycle — safely and quickly.

💊 What Is the Period Delay Service?

Our service offers prescription medication that helps you delay your period by up to 17 days.

✅ Suitable for women aged 16 to 50
🚫 Not currently taking the contraceptive pill
🕑 Quick in-pharmacy consultation with our pharmacist
📍 Available at Redwood Pharmacy – no appointment needed

🔍 How Does It Work?

Period delay tablets contain a synthetic version of progesterone, a hormone that helps maintain the womb lining.
By keeping progesterone levels high, the tablets prevent your period from starting.

📅 When & How to Take It

• Start 3 days before your period is due

• Take 1 tablet three times a day

• Continue for up to 17 days

• Your period will begin 2–3 days after stopping the tablets

✅ Why Choose Us?

• No need for a GP appointment

• Fast, discreet service

• Expert advice from trained pharmacists

• Competitive pricing