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A member asked:

If i take norethisterone the day my period starts can i stop it completely?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Unlikely: Typically, once the period starts, it usually runs its course. You may have to experiment with using significant doses of norethisterone to try and stop it, and may take some days.

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Answered 2/26/2018

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