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[|Human|] I m confused! I was prescribed Norethrindone (spelling?) today by mr dr. to delay my period. She told me to start them today, but the bottle says to start them 3-5 days before your expected period. My period is expected on Oct. 6 or 7. Will taking the pills over this early have a negative effect?
[|AI|]  Hello, North Chat Doctor.  It is commonly prescribed to delay the periods, regularize the menstrual disturbances, treat painful menses and endometriosis. It is not an effective contraceptive. To delay the period its one tablet is usually given three days before the expected period and can be continued for up to 14 days.  Period will resume two to three days after stop taking the tablets. However, it may be started on some other day as well as advised by your doctor, but the side effects like with