Norethisterone 5mg (Utovlan)
Book online, Monday to Friday. No GP referral or waiting list.
Pharmacist reviews your cycle, travel and health.
Provided if eligible, with written instructions.
Begin 3 days before your period. It usually returns within 3 days.
No disruption to swimming, sunbathing, or water sports.
Avoid unexpected discomfort on one of the biggest days of your life.
Many women delay their period for the duration of the pilgrimage for religious and practical reasons.
Book at Least 7 Days Before Your Event
Avoid the physical impact of your period during peak athletic performance.
Remote locations with limited hygiene facilities make period management much harder.
A planned holiday of a lifetime should not be affected by poor timing.
For your safety, please review these essential health conditions before booking your period delay appointment.
Cardiovascular Health
History of blood clots, DVT, stroke, angina, or cardiovascular disease
Hormone & Organ Function
History of hormone-sensitive cancer, liver disease, or impaired liver function
Medical & Chronic Conditions
Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding or diabetes with vascular complications
Neurological & Mental Health
History of migraines with aura, severe depression, or psychiatric conditions
Pregnancy & Nursing
Currently pregnant, may be pregnant, or are currently breastfeeding
Age & Lifestyle
Under 16 years of age, prolonged immobility, or on certain medications
Mandeep Sandhu is superintendent pharmacist and independent prescriber at Maidstone Travel Clinic with specialist travel health training from NaTHNaC. Mandeep Sandhu is a fully accredited Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre vaccinator, qualified to advise, vaccinate and supply travel medications in one appointment.
Each consultation is personally led, not delegated, not rushed. Patients depart with a plan tailored to their individual trip, not a generic printout.
Up to a 27-day delay, with a maximum of 30 days’ total treatment, including the 3 days taken before your period is due. Your pharmacist confirms the exact plan at appointment.
Once every six months under our PGD. If you have used period delay tablets within the last six months, consult your GP before booking a private appointment with us.
No. It will not protect you against pregnancy. If you also need contraception, speak to your pharmacist or GP about the most appropriate options for you.
Most women return to their normal cycle within one to two cycles. A slightly irregular first cycle after stopping is common. Speak to your GP if your cycle has not normalised after two months.
Light spotting can occur and is not harmful, though it suggests the delay has not been fully effective. Continue taking tablets as directed. Seek advice from your pharmacist or GP if bleeding is heavier than spotting.
Yes. Available from age 16 only. Full health history is assessed at every consultation regardless of age, as several conditions affect eligibility.
We offer regular same-day appointmentat our Maidstone travel clinic. Book now, come with your cycle dates and travel plans and we will build your timing plan around you
