Norethindrone

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Norethisterone, also known as norethindrone and sold under many brand names, is a progestin medication used in birth control pills, menopausal hormone therapy, and for the treatment of gynecological disorders.[3][5] The medication is available in both low-dose and high-dose formulations and both alone and in combination with an estrogen.[5][6] It is used by mouth or, as norethisterone enanthate, by injection into muscle.[...

It was prescribed to stop menstrual bleeding ## Want to postpone my period for 1 week from due date. So how to take this medicine? ## I am under medication for infertility since I cannot conceived naturally as both my tubes are damaged, my periods are regular I have no problem in it, my doctor has prescribed Progynova 2mg, 3 times daily for 24 days and tab- Regesterone 5mg- 3times for 10 days. My question what is Regesterone tab ? and for what purpose is it taken. ## want to postpone my period for one week from my date

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Estradiol/norethisterone acetate (E2/NETA), sold under the brand name Activella among others, is a combination of estradiol (E2) and norethisterone acetate (NETA) which is used in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms, vulvar and vaginal atrophy, and osteoporosis[1] associated with menopause.[2] Activella specifically is marketed by Novo Nordisk and is supplied as film-coated tablets containing 1mg estradiol and 0.5mg norethisterone acetate. CombiPatch is a combi...

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Mestranol/norethynodrel was the first combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) being mestranol and norethynodrel. It sold as Enovid in the United States and as Enavid in the United Kingdom. Developed by Gregory Pincus at G. D. Searle & Company, it was first approved on June 10, 1957 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of menstrual disorders.[1] The FDA approved an additional indication for use as a contraceptive on June 23, 1960, though it only became leg...

I am getting stomach pain from Norethindrone. Will this go away with time? ## Generally most side effects last about 4 to 5 weeks, as your body gets used to a new medication, and then begin to taper off in severity, before disappearing. However, if the pain is severe, you should consult your doctor as this might not be the right medication for you. Have you been taking it with food, or on an empty stomach? Other side effects may include dizziness, acne, weight changes, bloating, and blurred vision. Ref: Norethindrone Information Are you on any other medications?

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Birth control pills come in a variety of formulations. The main division is between combined oral contraceptive pills, containing both estrogens and synthetic progestogens (progestins), and progestogen only pills. Combined oral contraceptive pills also come in varying types, including varying doses of estrogen, and whether the dose of estrogen or progestogen changes from week to week. Contents 1 Mechanism of action 2 Combined oral contraceptive pills 2.1 Monophasic 2.2 Multiphasic 3 Prog...

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Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone (EE/NET), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone, is a combination birth control pill which contains ethinylestradiol (EE), an estrogen and norethisterone (NET), a progestin.[1] It is used for birth control, symptoms of menstruation, endometriosis, and menopausal symptoms.[1][2] Other uses include acne.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Some preparations of EE/NET additionally contain an iron ...

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Relugolix/estradiol/norethisterone acetate (RGX/E2/NETA), sold under the brand name Myfembree, is a fixed-dose combination hormonal medication which is used for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) in premenopausal women.[1][2] It contains relugolix, an orally active gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH antagonist), estradiol (E2), an estrogen, and norethisterone acetate (NETA), a progestin.[...

Hi, I had been having very heavy menstrual bleeding for the last 2 months (Dec/Jan) so my dr. prescribed me norethindrone 5mg to take the first day of my period and to take it everyday. I also have the paragard copper IUD (which is partly the reason for the heavy bleeding). I got my period on Feb. 1st and started taking the norethindrone that day and I have been bleeding every day since then (now Feb. 16th). It started out light and it has gotten heavier the longer I have been on it. It is to the point where I am heavier now with the medicine than without. I am calling my doctor tomorrow but he has been out of the office for the last 4 days. Has anyone else had this problem? Should I just stop taking it? What happens if I stop taking it? I started getting night sweats the first day I to...

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Birth control pills come in a variety of formulations. The main division is between combined oral contraceptive pills, containing both estrogens and synthetic progestogens (progestins), and progestogen only pills. Combined oral contraceptive pills also come in varying types, including varying doses of estrogen, and whether the dose of estrogen or progestogen changes from week to week. Contents 1 Mechanism of action 2 Combined oral contraceptive pills 2.1 Monophasic 2.2 Multiphasic 3 Prog...

Does anyone have more information about these birth control pills? ## I've been having a lot of problems this last month or so. Joint and muscle pain, fatigue, heart palpitations, nausea, wearing a heart monitor now and having some extra blood work done but the nurse suggested I check into my birth control to see if this could be causing the problems. This week has been so bad I barely have been able to get out of bed. Anyone else have similar symptoms? ## How long have you been taking it? The hormones it adds to help prevent pregnancy can cause issues for some women, and of course, it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, mood changes, weight changes, and irregular vaginal bleeding. Ref: DailyMed This one contains Norethindrone, a form of Progestin, and when ...

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Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate (EE/NETA), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone acetate, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE) and norethisterone acetate (NETA) which is used as birth control and menopausal hormone therapy.[1][2] EE is an estrogen, while norethisterone acetate (NETA) is a progestin.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Some preparations of EE/NETA used in birth control additionally contain an iron supplement in t...

I had very heavy periods with alot of cramping so my doctor suggested Cryoablation. Before I did that I had to have a cyst and fibroid removed. He then put me on a 5mg Norethindrone once a day originally for 4 months after the Cryoablation. At my 3 month checkup I still hadn't had a regular period so he told me to stop taking it. It's been a week since I stopped and still no period but terrible headaches daily, some cramping and alot of nausea. I cannot be pregnant so I'm not worried about that but wondering if the side effects are normal and how long I can expect them. ## Hello, Tonya! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problems that you're having. Some women no longer have periods, or have extremely light ones, after having cryoablation done. I'm surprised t...

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Leuprorelin, also known as leuprolide, is a manufactured version of a hormone used to treat prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and early puberty, chemical castration of violent sex offenders, or as part of transgender hormone therapy.[6][7] It is given by injection into a muscle or under the skin.[6] Common side effects include hot flashes, unstable mood, trouble sleeping, headaches, and pain at the site of injectio...

I have been on norethindrone for 5 years from abnormal menstrual bleeding. My doctor told me I could stop taking it at any time to see if I have gone through menopause yet. Both times I tried, my body aches so severely I can barely lay down or even put clothes on without wincing. Is this common? Why would this happen? Any suggestions of how I can stop taking it and avoid this agony? ## Hi Michelle, Sorry to hear about your situation. Based on your story, it sounds like there may be withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping Norethindrone... In such cases, perhaps it would be best to consult your doctor about a tapering regimen in order to help mitigate these unwanted side effects while you slowly titrate off the medication. After 5 years of use, it's likely that your body has beco...

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Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate (EE/NETA), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone acetate, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE) and norethisterone acetate (NETA) which is used as birth control and menopausal hormone therapy.[1][2] EE is an estrogen, while norethisterone acetate (NETA) is a progestin.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Some preparations of EE/NETA used in birth control additionally contain an iron supplement in t...

I was put on norethindrone when I was approx. 45 (11 years ago) to stop extremely heavy periods, in an attempt to avoid a hysterectomy. The drug worked well...I haven't had a period in the last 11 years. Problem is my endometrial lining has increased (I was evaluated - no problem) so a good suggestion was made to stop taking the norethindrone. I may be in menopause but diagnostics can't tell because the drug masks what's going on. I've been off norethindrone for a week today. No bleeding, cramps or anything. Just wonder if anyone else has been through this before. It's hard to find any data on the internet and the doctors don't really seem to understand effects from long term use. Thanks for any info that can be provided. ## Anytime you use hormones, such as this...

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I currently take 5 mg of norethindrone for ten days before my period. This is my fourth month taking it. Although I have seen some difference in my period I haven't had the result I was hoping for. I was put on this for heavy periods. Does this medicine sometimes take longer to see a result in some people or am I just unlucky. ## Hi Lana, Usually it takes a few months for any birth control to work full force. You have been taking it for 4 months which is quite a while, so you should be seeing results by now. Everyone's body is different though so it could just be taking longer for you. If you want, you can give it another month or two, but if nothing changes I'd speak with your gynecologist about trying something different. I hope this advice helps!

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Norethindrone

Norethisterone, also known as norethindrone and sold under many brand names, is a progestin medication used in birth control pills, menopausal hormone therapy, and for the treatment of gynecological disorders.[3][5] The medication is available in both low-dose and high-dose formulations and both alone and in combination with an estrogen.[5][6] It is used by mouth or, as norethisterone enanthate, by injection into muscle.[...

Norethindrone

Norethisterone, also known as norethindrone and sold under many brand names, is a progestin medication used in birth control pills, menopausal hormone therapy, and for the treatment of gynecological disorders.[3][5] The medication is available in both low-dose and high-dose formulations and both alone and in combination with an estrogen.[5][6] It is used by mouth or, as norethisterone enanthate, by injection into muscle.[...