Whether you’re planning a holiday, a special event, or another important occasion, our Period Delay Service offers a confidential consultation to discuss treatment that may help delay your period temporarily.
At Healthcare Pharmacy, our healthcare team offers confidential consultations and suitability assessments in a private consultation room. We provide a professional service for patients considering period delay treatment.

Our Period Delay Service gives eligible patients the opportunity to discuss treatment that may temporarily delay a period, following a consultation and suitability assessment. Treatment is not guaranteed and will only be offered where it is considered appropriate for you.
During your appointment, our healthcare team will discuss your medical history, current medicines, and individual circumstances to help determine whether treatment may be suitable.
Period delay treatment commonly involves norethisterone, a prescription-only medicine that may be used to help delay menstruation temporarily. Where suitable, treatment is usually started a few days before your expected period and taken for the duration advised by your healthcare professional.
Our team will explain how the treatment should be taken, discuss possible side effects, and answer any questions you may have during your consultation.
Our service offers access to a consultation and suitability assessment for period delay treatment. Appointments may be available at short notice, subject to availability; please contact us to check.
We welcome patients from Hornchurch and the surrounding area.
All consultations are conducted in a private consultation room, so you can discuss your healthcare needs confidentially with a member of our experienced team.
Period delay treatment is not suitable for everyone. Our healthcare team will ask about your medical history, including any history of blood clots, migraines, liver conditions, or other risk factors, to help assess suitability. If you experience any concerning symptoms after starting treatment, please contact our team, your GP, or NHS 111 for advice.
Speak with an experienced pharmacist for personalised healthcare advice based on your medical history and individual requirements.
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A period delay service offers a consultation and suitability assessment for treatment that may help temporarily delay your period. Whether treatment is appropriate will depend on your individual circumstances.
It’s generally recommended to arrange a consultation well before your expected period, as treatment usually needs to start a few days beforehand. Our healthcare team can advise on the most appropriate timing during your appointment.
No, our healthcare team can provide a consultation and suitability assessment directly at the pharmacy. If treatment isn’t suitable for you, we may recommend you speak with your GP.
Period delay tablets may be suitable for many healthy adults, but they aren’t right for everyone. Our pharmacist will assess your medical history during the consultation to help confirm suitability and discuss any risks.
We welcome patients from Hornchurch and the wider local area. Please contact our team to check whether we’re able to support you.
The information on this page is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute medical advice. It is not a substitute for a consultation with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Norethisterone is a prescription-only medicine and treatment will only be considered following a full clinical assessment of suitability. Outcomes cannot be guaranteed. If you have concerns about your health, please speak to your GP, contact NHS 111, or, in an emergency, call 999.