Safe, discreet period delay tablets, same-day appointment and supply, no GP referral needed.
(Norethisterone 5mg)
Book your appointment online easily, no referral needed.
We’ll review your health history to ensure it’s safe.
Pick up your tablets and get clear usage instructions.
Take your pills; your cycle resumes once you stop.
Book at least 2 weeks before travel
Keep your holiday exactly as planned, straightforward to take and effective when started on time.
Many women delay their period to participate fully in all religious duties during pilgrimage.
Your day, your timing, book well in advance so the timing is one less thing to think about.
Stay active and comfortable without a period getting in the way.
Keep your focus on your performance, not your cycle.
Travel stress-free for up to 27 days
Norethisterone pauses your cycle by maintaining hormone levels, period returns within 3 days of stopping.
Norethisterone acts like progesterone to stop your uterine lining from shedding. Take it three times daily starting three days before your period to pause your cycle for up to 27 days.
Your period usually returns within three days of your last dose. The first period might be slightly heavier or longer, but your cycle will return to normal the following month.
Common side effects like bloating, headaches, nausea, or mood changes typically fade after treatment. We’ll perform a full health check before supplying your tablets to ensure it’s right for you.
Hajj & Umrah pilgrims
Allows full participation in all religious duties by avoiding exemptions for menstruating women.
Beach & water holidays
Makes swimming and diving more practical and comfortable.
Hikers & trekkers
Solves logistical hygiene challenges where facilities are limited on multi-day treks.
Multi-destination trips
Simplifies managing period products across varying climates and accommodations.
Brides & guests
Ensures comfort and confidence during high-importance occasions.
Competitive athletes
Prevents hormonal fluctuations from impacting energy, focus, and physical performance.
Remote destinations
Reduces difficulty where water, disposal, and pharmacy access are limited.
Since qualifying as a pharmacist in 2006, Mandeep Sandhu has turned travel health into his life’s work. As an independent prescriber with expert NaTHNaC and Yellow Fever credentials, he focuses on giving you genuine peace of mind before you fly.
Mandeep is an avid traveler himself, so he knows that travel health isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” process. He rejects the generic checklist approach, preferring to sit down with you to discuss your unique plans. Whether you’re heading on a family holiday or a remote adventure, Mandeep provides the personal, professional care you deserve.
A fully GPhC-registered pharmacist.
Qualified to independently prescribe and provide travel medicines
Accredited Yellow Fever centre providing vaccinations and official ICVP documentation.
Specialist travel health education following national UK standards
Real experiences from patients who trusted our Medway travel clinic for their vaccinations and travel health advice.
Norethisterone is a synthetic progestogen that pauses your cycle by mimicking progesterone, preventing the hormonal drop that triggers a period.
It can delay your period for up to 27 days (30 days total treatment). Your clinician will advise on the best duration for your needs.
You can use this service once every six months. Consult your GP if you require more frequent treatment.
No, Norethisterone 5mg does not protect against pregnancy. Discuss contraceptive needs with your clinician.
Start taking them 3 days before your period is due. Starting later may result in an unsuccessful delay.
Bleeding typically resumes within 3 days of your last dose and may be slightly heavier. See a GP if it has not returned after 7 days.
