Safest pill to delay period for 10 days on holiday, prescription needed?

Going to a beach holiday tomorrow and period may start. Which is the safest pill with the least side effects to stop the period at least for 10 days? Can it be purchased with or without prescription? 34 years old 54kg

  • Submitted on 23/10/2024

2 specialists answered

  • un traitement progestatif peut retarder les règles, mais pas s'il est pris si près des règles ; il doit généralement être commencé plus tôt

    Stefania Mosele

    New Partner |

    Gynecologist | Ixelles

  • You do not have the time to start a pill today and stop your period for tomorrow

    Anastasia Dimitriadou

    Gynecologist | Ixelles

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