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A 41-year-old female asked:
Should i stop taking norethindrone? i have 2 period/month now and intestinal issues. i feel like my uterus is bleeding acid - it burns. help!
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Dr. Bryan Treacyanswered
Gynecology 37 years experience
Probably: Norethindrone is a synthetic progestin and is only related to progesterone chemically. Depending on why you are taking this medication, progesterone is almost always a better alternative. Your body recognizes progesterone. It doesn't recognize synthetic progestins like norethindrone or Provera (medroxyprogesterone). Side effects of these medications include all the symptoms that perimenopausal women describe.
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