Question 1

hi how long does norethisterone stay in your system ? and what can i use or do to flush it out?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: I wonder why you want to flush it out. If it is because if a significant side effect you should contact the physician who prescribed it. On the average in can take 3-5 days to leave your system.

Question 2

i stopped a ten day course of norethisterone (to stop continual bleeding - i'm 50) 4 days ago, but no bleed. how much longer?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days: A withdrawal bleed most often begins within 2 to 7 days after completing a progestin but can be as long as 14 days.  If you are menopausal, a withdrawal bleed would not be expected.  Abnormal bleeding at age 50 is usually evaluated by sampling the endometrium.

Question 3

what is norethisterone?

Accepted Answer

Norethisterone: Norethisterone is a synthetic progestin. It mimics the pharmacologic action of the post-ovulation hormone progesterone. It is usually prescribed as a progestin only birth control pill. It is also present in many other regular birth control pills. It can be used in treating excessive uterine bleeding, etc.

Question 4

how long can i take norethisterone?

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Norethisterione: Hi, neighbor!
there is no recommended limit how long you can take norethisterone. Theoretically, you can take it for a long time. However, I do not know your individual circumstance and do suggest that you double check with your  physicain.

Question 5

how young can someone start norethisterone?

Accepted Answer

Norethisterone: I suppose this someone considers the norethisterone for menstrual regularity or birth control. It is the same as other hormone medications for women, that is after the menstruation is established.

Question 6

how many hours apart should i take norethisterone?

Accepted Answer

Once a day: It is taken once a day. Take it the same time everyday.

Question 7

can tell me about taking norethisterone for a long time and problems?

Accepted Answer

Fluid retention: Norethindrone Acetate is a moderate potency progesterone compound.  It will suppress bleeding, and is often used to suppress the activity of endometriosis tissue.  While it is not labelled as a contraceptive, it is contraceptive in nature if taken daily.   Fluid retention is the biggest and most consistent side effect.  It may increase libido in some women.

Question 8

i want to use norethisterone tablets interfere with norethisterone? is this safe?

Accepted Answer

There are risks: I'm pretty sure norethisterone was removed from the us market. There are risks and side effects that are too lengthy to review herein. Check out: http://www.Patient.Co.Uk/medicine/norethisterone.Htm for more information.

Question 9

what is aygestin (norethindrone)?

Accepted Answer

Brand name: Aygestin (norethindrone) (r) is a brand name for a synthetic progestin, Norethindrone acetate. It is often prescribed for help with frequent heavy bleeding, when believed due to irregular ovulation. There are other appropriate uses as well.

Question 10

what are the risks of taking norethisterone?

Accepted Answer

Norethisterone: I presume you are taking the norethisterone as a progestin only birth control pill. The usual side effects are edema, weakness, anorexia, and irregular uterine bleeding. Other less common side effects are blood clots or thrombosis, depression, headache, breast tenderness, nausea, etc. The dosage of progestin only pills are generally smaller than the regular pills.

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What is norethisterone?

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I want to use norethisterone tablets interfere with norethisterone? is this safe?

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