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Dr thought its fibroid,norethisterone 5mg x 3 for constant periods.they stopped working after 2 mths now bleeding daily for 7 wks. lump is hernia?

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Dr. Hema Jonnalagadda answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fibroids: Norethindrone5 mg 3 times a day is a temporary treatment to control heavy bleeding. Once controlled, needs long term treatment with either OCP, Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD or Depo provera depending on your preference and other risk factors - make appt with Gyn

Answered 1/23/2016

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A member asked:

Dr thought its fibroid,norethisterone 5mg x 3 for constant periods.they stopped working after 2 mths now bleeding daily for 7 wks. lump is hernia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hema Jonnalagadda answered

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