Postponing periods

Women's health · OPD · Locked · first month free

By Dr Javed Akhtar · Last reviewed 2 October 2026

Drugs on this card

Norethisterone

Investigations

First visit

Urine pregnancy test — Before norethisterone if pregnancy is possible.

Only if indicated

BP, history of clots — Before hormonal drugs.

Locked

The adult dose for each drug
Indian brand names for each drug, with a link to buy

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