Period delay and contraception pills, a woman's best friends on this valentine's day

Whilst we reminisce our 2020 Valentine's day, miss the queues at card factory and the constant visit to the changing rooms searching for the perfect outfit, let's avoid any further heartache and make this lockdown Valentines day as special as it can be.

With dates usually starting with dinner at your favourite spot and ending the evening with intimacy with your partner, let's celebrate this romantic occasion to the best of what it can be during such times.

The ultimate nightmare is getting your period on this intimate day. Don't be discouraged and cancel your night of merry-making and indulgence. With a little help from our pharmacist, you can spend the day and night in your partner's arms without any worries.

Click Pharmacy has a range of Period delay products to avoid any disappointment and ensure no disruptions to your plans.

The Necessity for Period Delay Medication

Aunty Flo can visit you at the most inopportune times. If the dates coincide with the Valentine's Day, you need help delay it. You can delay your period in a comfortable, safe, and very effective manner for over two weeks.

Following are the readily available medications that can help you delay your period;

Norethisterone

• A synthetic progestogen (hormone) used in birth control, menopausal hormone therapy, and the treatment of certain gynaecological disorders.
• Suitable for all women of reproductive age.
• Widespread usage and proven effectiveness.
• May cause low mood, acne, breast tenderness, fluid retention and loss of libido but extremely rare.
• 1 Tablet, 3 times a day, three days before the period is due.
• Safe to use for up to 17 days.

Utovlan (branded Norethisterone)

• Branded version of Norethisterone.
• Used for birth control, menopausal hormone therapy, and treatment of certain gynaecological disorders.
• Suitable for all women of reproductive age.
• Widespread usage and proven effectiveness.
• May cause low mood, acne, breast tenderness, fluid retention and loss of libido but extremely rare.
• 1 Tablet 3 times a day, three days before the period is due.
• Safe to use for up to 14 days.

Provera (Medroxyprogesterone)

• Contains Medroxyprogesterone, that helps regulate and delay menstrual periods.
• Suitable for all women of reproductive age.
• Convenient option for the period delay. High-quality, branded Pfizer medication.
• May cause heavy periods after stopping the medication, nausea, bloating, and breast tenderness but extremely rare.
• 1 Tablet 3 times a day, 2-3 days before the expected onset of menstruation.
• Safe to use for up to 10 days.

The Necessity of Morning After Pill

Had unprotected sex, or your usual contraception has failed you? There can be multiple options to avoid pregnancy. One of the primary options available to you can be the morning-after pill, which tends to work by delaying or preventing ovulation.

Usually called the morning-after pill, it can generally be taken up to five days after unprotected sex, depending on which pill you take. It is better to take the pill at the earliest for maximum effectiveness and greater chances of avoiding pregnancy.

Don't forget the morning-after pill is intended for emergency use and shouldn't be a form of regular contraception.

Following are the readily available medications that can help you stop unwanted pregnancies;

Levonel (lelevonorgestrel)

• Contains a form of progesterone (hormone) to help prevent unwanted pregnancies.
• Suitable for all women of reproductive age
• Use within 3 days of unprotected sex.
• Fewer side-effects and disruptions in future periods.
• 1 Tablet within 12 hours of intercourse for maximum effectiveness.
• Take it no later than 3 days (72 hours).
• Women with a BMI higher than 26 may need 2 Tablets.

ellaOne (ulipristal acetate)

• Highly effective contraceptive.
• Contains synthetic, selective progesterone receptor modulator with a partial progesterone antagonist effect.
• Suitable for all women of reproductive age
• Use within 3 days of unprotected sex.
• Work for up to 5 days without losing efficacy.
• 1 Tablet after unprotected intercourse as soon as possible.
• No later than 5 days (120 hours).
• Dose same for all women, regardless of BMI.

Conclusion

If you still require any support in deciding the right product for you, do not hesitate to reach out. You can speak to one of the experts at Click Pharmacy, who would be happy to help, just email pharmacist@clickpharmacy.co.uk or try using our live chat available on our website.

Should you require next-day delivery, you can select this option when you get to the

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