Periods Delaying Pills Can be Dangerous for Women!

There's a wedding at home, and my period is about to start. I’ll take medicine to delay the periods, and the date will move forward. Are you thinking the same?

Everyone does this, but before taking medicine to delay your periods, make sure to consider these points, or it could be dangerous for you.

women should avoid taking Primolut N or any medicine to delay their period date:

1. If you’ve had a stroke or blood clot before: Primolut N or other medicines to delay periods contain norethisterone, a synthetic form of progestogen. This hormone converts to estrogen in the body. Estrogen increases the production of proteins in the liver that cause blood clots, which could lead to strokes or other blood clot problems.
2. If you have liver problems: These medicines contain norethisterone or synthetic progestogen, and the liver is responsible for metabolizing hormones like progesterone and estrogen. Taking these medicines increases the progestogen level in the body, which puts stress on the liver and may worsen liver conditions.
3. If you have high blood pressure: The norethisterone hormone in period-delaying medicine causes your blood vessels to narrow and helps your body retain sodium and water, which can lead to a rise in blood pressure.
4. If you have any form of cancer: If you have cancer, such as breast or endometrial cancer, these medicines increase the progestogen level in your body, which can promote the growth of cancer cells, raising the risk further.
5. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding: In such cases, the medicine can pass through your blood into your breast milk and reach your baby, which may not be safe for them.

So, if you have any of these health conditions, avoid taking medicine to delay your periods. And if you’ve already taken it by mistake, consult your doctor immediately.

Source:-1. https://medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/p/primolutntab.pdf 

                2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1127384/