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What Are The Effects Of Taking Norethisterone During Early Pregnancy?
I have recently been on holiday and took Northisterone to delay my period for the holiday, I took them for around 3 weeks, I took my last lot last week and had still not come on my period so did a pregnancy test and it is positive, is this tablet dangerous for the baby?
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
Hi,
Yes. Studies have shown that women taking Norethindrone during pregnancy may have problems with their babies. These medicines should never be used by pregnant women. One cannot Risk The life of the baby.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan, General & Family Physician
Yes. Studies have shown that women taking Norethindrone during pregnancy may have problems with their babies. These medicines should never be used by pregnant women. One cannot Risk The life of the baby.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan, General & Family Physician
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