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Should I take Primolut N or Deviry to delay my period for four days, and how many days before my expected period should I start taking the pills?

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Should I take Primolut N or Deviry to delay my period for four days, and how many days before my expected period should I start taking the pills?

Asked by Female, 40 · 13 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

13 days ago

Both Primolut N (norethisterone) and Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate) can delay your period, but Primolut N is more commonly prescribed for this. To delay your period, you typically start taking the medication three days before your expected period and continue daily until you are ready to bleed; your period should return 2 to 3 days after stopping. However, because you are 40, it is highly recommended to consult your gynecologist before taking these, as hormonal treatments require careful evaluation at this stage of life to ensure they are entirely safe for you.

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