Primolut N contains norethisterone which is a synthetic progesterone. This medicine can be used to delay and advancement of menstruation. Its dose for postponement of periods is one tablet three times a day for 10 days starting from 3 days before expected date of periods. After 3-4 days of discontinuation of the tablet, a menstrual like withdrawal bleeding will take place and the next cycle will be after normal duration like 28 or 30 days.