Period delay

Clinically-proven treatments to help you delay your period from £16

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Period delay

Clinically-proven treatments to help you delay your period from £16

Friends enjoying their time at the beach.

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.

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Our period delay products

Enjoy your next occasion without worrying about your period

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.

“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 Pharmacy Services

Our expert team

Get tips, advice and support for managing your period from our clinically-trained pharmacists

Connie Whewall, Digital Lead Pharmacist at Well Pharmacy.

Connie Whewall

Digital Lead Pharmacist
GPhC registration number: 2227969
Gareth Williams, Digital Lead Pharmacist at Well Pharmacy.

Gareth Williams

Digital Lead Pharmacist
GPhC registration number: 2068572
Neil Raichura, Digital Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber at Well Pharmacy.

Neil Raichura

Digital Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber
GPhC registration number: 2080353
Amie Anand, Digital Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber at Well Pharmacy.

Amie Anand

Digital Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber
GPhC registration number: 2076783
Sifiso Dhinda, Digital Pharmacist at Well Pharmacy.

Sifiso Dhinda

Digital Pharmacist
GPhC registration number: 2216237

Your period delay questions answered

Learn about period delay, your treatment options and clinical support

Are period delay medicines safe?

Yes, but like with any other medicine you should follow the instructions provided by your pharmacist or the patient information leaflet.

Can a period delay treatment stop my period permanently?

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.

Can I use period delay treatments if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

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.

Can period delay tablets cause side effects?

Like any other medicine, period delay treatments can cause side effects.

Some common side effects include:

  • Nausea or stomach upset
  • Headaches
  • Breast tenderness or swelling
  • Mood changes
  • Bloating
  • Changes to your sex drive
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