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Hello, i am going on a hiking trip next month and am due to start then. i typically have very heavy periods and will be in the wilderness. i was given the estrace rx (1 mg). could i take it a few days before expected start date to delay it or only once
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Yes: Hi Melanie, you may start this medication several days before you start your menses and continue taking it every day during your trip. If you do start spotting, you can double the dose to 2 tablets a day. Hope this helps and you have a nice trip.
Answered 8/2/2015
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Period issues: I would take progesterone pills for a few days just before you leave on your hiking trip. Then you stop taking the pills and your period will start a few days later.
Answered 8/3/2015
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