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Norethindrone for 4 days now.. 5mg twice a day. still bleeding with clots. endo lining is 15. should i be worried about cancer & still bleeding? pcos

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Bleeding: is the result of the hormonal therapy: should end 7-10 days after stopping the Norethedrone.

Answered 5/25/2018

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A member asked:

Norethindrone for 4 days now.. 5mg twice a day. still bleeding with clots. endo lining is 15. should i be worried about cancer & still bleeding? pcos

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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