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Can norethisterone be used to delay my period?

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Dr. Deborah Metzger answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes.: I had a patient who was due to get her period on her wedding day. By starting a progestin about a week after ovulation, we were able to delay her period until the last day of her honeymoon.

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Answered 12/7/2015

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