Period delay
Clinically-proven treatments to help you delay your period from £16
Safe, reliable solutions to help you delay your period
If you have an important event scheduled, our medicated period delay treatments can help you take control.
Our clinical team will be there to advise you on the best options for you and share science-backed tips.
Our period delay products
How our period delay service works
Our expert pharmacists can help you find a treatment that's right for you
Complete an online consultation
Spend no more than 10 minutes filling out a consultation form. You’ll need to tell us about your medical history and current medicine use.
Choose your treatment
Once you’ve completed your consultation, select a treatment. One of our pharmacists will review your answers and let you know if a medicated treatment is right for you.
Get your medicine delivered*
If approved by a pharmacist, we’ll deliver your period delay treatment straight to your door. We’ll always put your medicine in discreet packaging to protect your privacy.
How much do period delay treatments cost?
Norethisterone is a medication that can help delay your period. It is sometimes sold under the brand name, Norlutin. It mimics the behaviour of a female sex hormone called progesterone. This allows it to prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from your ovary) and stops your uterus from shedding its lining.
| Norethisterone | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 tablets |
£16.00
|
| 60 tablets | £26.99 |
“We know that sometimes life events, holidays, or important occasions don’t always align with your cycle. Our pharmacists offer a quick and confidential consultation to help safely delay your period when appropriate, providing convenient, expert care so you can plan with confidence.”
Mital Thakrar, Head of Private Services
Get tips, advice and support for managing your period from our clinically-trained pharmacists
Connie Whewall
Digital Lead Pharmacist
GPhC registration number: 2227969
Gareth Williams
Digital Lead Pharmacist
GPhC registration number: 2068572
Neil Raichura
Digital Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber
GPhC registration number: 2080353
Amie Anand
Digital Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber
GPhC registration number: 2076783
Sifiso Dhinda
Digital Pharmacist
GPhC registration number: 2216237
Your period delay questions answered
Learn about period delay, your treatment options and clinical support
Yes, but like with any other medicine you should follow the instructions provided by your pharmacist or the patient information leaflet.
Period delay tablets work by mimicking natural progesterone levels to keep them raised. This stops the womb lining from shedding and delays your period.
If you want to delay your period, you should start taking the medication 3 days before your period is due. You need to take the tablet 3 times a day for up to 17 days. Your period will start 2 or 3 days after you stop taking the tablet.
No. Period delay treatments are designed to stop your period for a specific duration of time.
If you've noticed changes to your period once you stop taking your period delay treatment, you should speak to your GP or pharmacist.
No, period delay treatments are not intended to be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
You should speak to your pharmacist to find out more about the eligibility criteria used to prescribe these medications.
This medication can interact with a number of other medicines, so it's important you tell your pharmacist about your health and medications during your consultation.
This medicine should not be used if you have a history of blood clots.