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What does norethisterone do to the body?
Norethisterone is a synthetic and potent progestogen hormone which stops uterine bleeding. It also has some androgenic effects and some weak oestrogenic activity. Naturally occurring progestogens are the hormones that maintain the lining of the uterus.
Why norethisterone tablet is used?
Norethisterone is used in heavy menstrual bleeding, pain during menstruation, endometriosis and Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Norethisterone is a synthetic progestin. It works by mimicking the effects of natural progesterone (female hormone).
What are the side effects of norethisterone?
What side effects can Norethisterone 350mcg cause?
- Menstrual irregularities e.g. irregular bleeding, heavy menstruation, spotting between menstrual cycles, delayed or not having a menstrual cycle.
- Inform your doctor if.
- Stomach discomfort e.g. nausea, vomiting.
- Breast tenderness.
- Headache and dizziness.
How does norethisterone work?
Norethisterone is a synthetic progestogen that is similar to the progesterone hormone women naturally produce. During a menstrual cycle, the level of progesterone hormone falls which causes the lining of the womb to shed and the period to occur.
What happens when you stop norethisterone?
Your periods are likely to stop during treatment and after you stop taking norethisterone the patches of endometrial tissue may have shrunk.
Is norethisterone safe?
Norethisterone is safe for most women to use on an occasional basis, but it is not recommended to use this to delay your period regularly. There are also some side effects associated with taking the medication.
Can you still bleed on norethisterone?
Most women find that Norethisterone prevents their period from starting until they choose to stop taking the tablets. However, some women find that they have spotting or breakthrough bleeding while they are taking Norethisterone.
How long can you stay on norethisterone?
Norethisterone should be taken for no longer than 20 days. you my take it for less if do not wish to delay your period for the 17 days. Once you stop taking Norethisterone your period should occur within 2 to 3 days and your cycles should continue as usual after this.
Can I just stop taking norethisterone?
A period would usually start a few days after stopping the norethisterone. There should be no effect on the normal cycle after this, and there is no evidence that fertility will be affected in the long term.
How quickly does norethisterone work?
So, if a period is very heavy or prolonged, your doctor may advise that you take norethisterone tablets. A dose of 5 mg three times daily for 10 days is the usual treatment. Bleeding usually stops within 24-48 hours of starting treatment.
Is it too late to take norethisterone?
The norethisterone is taken until menstruation is no longer unwanted. Use is normally short term but there is no time limit set by summaries of product characteristics (eg, for endometriosis SPCs suggest use for several months).