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Can i take 0.35mg of norethindrone to stop my menstrual cycle once it starts? how many should be taken daily?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Short answer -no: No this probably won't stop it. Norethindrone may make your menses lighter, but it definitely won't stop it.

Answered 11/28/2015

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