Period Delay in Longridge, Preston
People sometimes want to delay a period for travel, an event, sport or another personal reason. The timing of your cycle, pregnancy possibility, contraception, health history and medicines all matter. This service offers a private assessment before a prescriber decides whether a period-delay route is appropriate.
Medicine price. Any consultation charge is separate.
Private consultation at Longridge Travel Health Clinic
Treatment only where clinically appropriate
Consultation and treatment costs explained before you proceed
Treatments & prices
Read the medicine details and listed prices below. A clinician will assess which options, if any, are suitable for you.
5 mg tablets
Norethisterone
30 tablets
Medicine price. Any consultation charge is separate.
Prices are for the medicine quantity shown, excluding any separate consultation charge. The clinic will confirm the full cost before you proceed. A prescription is not guaranteed.
Timing and safety both matter
Periods vary, but a predictable record of recent cycle dates helps the clinician make a safe decision. NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service guidance says the licensed medicine used for menstrual delay needs to be started before the expected period. A last-minute request may therefore be unsuitable, and a service should be honest about that rather than promise availability.
Who this service may help
- This route may suit someone with a clear expected period date who wants an individual assessment well before the date they need a delay.
New or unusual bleeding needs assessment
Contact your GP for bleeding between periods, after sex or after the menopause, or for a major change in your usual pattern. Seek urgent help for severe pain, heavy bleeding, fainting, chest pain, breathlessness or other emergency symptoms. This service is not a replacement for urgent gynaecology care.
A consultation comes first.
The right next step depends on your health and the service you need.
Talk about your health
Tell us what you need help with, your symptoms and any medicines you take. We will explain the assessment and any fees before you proceed.
Have your suitability assessed
A consultation helps establish whether treatment is appropriate or whether you need an examination, tests or care elsewhere. A prescription is never guaranteed.
Agree the next step
If treatment is prescribed, the team will explain how to use it, its cost and how to obtain it. You should also know when to seek further advice.
Before your consultation
- Bring the first day of your last few periods, the expected next period date and the date you need to delay it until.
Tell the clinician if anything changes before treatment starts. Do not use another person’s prescription medicine.
Is period-delay treatment contraception?
No. Do not rely on this route for contraception. Tell the clinician about your current contraception and any possibility of pregnancy.
How far ahead should I ask?
Plan before the expected period. The assessment needs your cycle dates and the date you need a delay, and a prescriber may decide a last-minute request is unsuitable.
Can I use this for unusual bleeding?
No. Bleeding between periods, after sex or after the menopause should be assessed by a doctor, not managed through a routine period-delay request.
Arrange your consultation
Start the online consultation for Period Delay. Answer the questions for your condition and a prescriber will assess whether treatment is suitable for you. It takes about five to ten minutes and no payment is taken online.
A consultation does not guarantee a prescription. If you would rather speak to someone first, contact the clinic using the details below.
Private care,
here in Longridge.
Speak to Longridge Travel Health Clinic on Berry Lane, serving Longridge, Preston and the Ribble Valley.
Longridge Travel Health Clinic54 Berry Ln, Longridge, Preston PR3 3JPGet directions
Arrange your consultation
Contact the clinic to discuss an appointment. The team can explain the assessment, availability and any consultation or treatment charges.
Contact hours
- Monday to Friday
- 9am to 7pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 6pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Please use the enquiry form for appointment arrangements only. Discuss medical details with the clinical team through the route they provide.