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What Is The Duration Of Norethisterone Intake For PCOS?

My periods have been irregular since I was 14, I started having them at 11. They can have intervals for as little as 45 days or as long as 6 months, as was the most recent one. I am 19 and been recently diagnosed with PCOS and taking norethisterone, is this a contraceptive and how long must I take the medication? I ve been given a dosage of 3 times a day, 5mg tablets
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for the query.
PCOS is due to Insulin Resistance. Norethisterone is to make the periods regular by producing a withdrawal bleeding cyclically. It does not address the primary problem.
In my opinion, you should reduce your weight if you are overweight / obese and start medicines to correct the insulin resistance. This can be done while you are on norethisterone and it would correct your problem sooner.
I am available if you have further queries.
Take Care,
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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What Is The Duration Of Norethisterone Intake For PCOS?

Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for the query. PCOS is due to Insulin Resistance. Norethisterone is to make the periods regular by producing a withdrawal bleeding cyclically. It does not address the primary problem. In my opinion, you should reduce your weight if you are overweight / obese and start medicines to correct the insulin resistance. This can be done while you are on norethisterone and it would correct your problem sooner. I am available if you have further queries. Take Care, Dr. Noble Zachariah