A member asked:

I have been taking norhisterone 5mg to stop my heavy periods, but they are not working . ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Many options: There are lots of treatment options you can discuss with your doctor. Lysteda is a nonhormone medication designed for heavy periods. Some benefit from birth control pills, patch or nuvaring. Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud can stop your period in some cases. Consider an endometrial ablation such as genesys hta if you are done having children. These can be done in the safely and comfortably in the office.

Answered 9/14/2014

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