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Should I Continue Taking Norethindrone Micronor And How Long Should I Take It?

Hello, I have been taking Norethindrone Micronor 0.35mg for about a year and a half now. I was given this after my d&c surgery at age 58 to help with the change and to stop any heavy bleeding. It has worked well, a little bleeding about 3 or 4 times a year, and now I am wondering if I should continue and if so for how long? Until my body goes through the change?
Thank you, Gudrun
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
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You'd want to consult with your GYN about this. It isn't the worst medicine to be on since it is NOT going to increase risk of uterine cancer (estrogens would; this is a progesterone). With bleeding 3 to 4 times a year, you still need close watching. There shouldnt' be ANY. So, consultation for why any bleed and likely will be a time to come off the drug.
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Should I Continue Taking Norethindrone Micronor And How Long Should I Take It?

You d want to consult with your GYN about this. It isn t the worst medicine to be on since it is NOT going to increase risk of uterine cancer (estrogens would; this is a progesterone). With bleeding 3 to 4 times a year, you still need close watching. There shouldnt be ANY. So, consultation for why any bleed and likely will be a time to come off the drug.