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Granddaughter delaying period, advice please

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BluebellGran Thu 18-Jun-26 15:18:39

I’ve been asked to enquire if anyone has any information about Utovlan 5mg? My 16 year old granddaughter suffers cramps with her periods which have quite an impact on what she can do. She is going on 2 weeks holiday soon and her doctor has prescribed Utovlan to delay her period until she is home. Have any of you heard of this and know of any side effects please?

Devorgilla Thu 18-Jun-26 15:42:22

Put the name into a website and information comes up re the pros and cons. I'm not a medic so wouldn't want to offer any other advice.

Aldom Thu 18-Jun-26 15:48:25

Find the relevant NHS website for reliable information regarding the side effects. There will also be a leaflet with the drugs which will detail any side effects.

Jaxjacky Thu 18-Jun-26 16:19:53

I would expect her doctor to go through that with her, is she concerned?