HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Why Is Norethisterone Prescribed For Irregular Periods?

Hi doctor, I am Merin Francis (21 years). I had a doubt regarding the prescription of doctor. I have a problem regarding the irregularity of periods for almost 5 months. The doctor prescribed me two medicines one was a Haematinic with Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 & Minerals and the other was Norethisterone tablets. When I searched in google about the second prescription and found that it is used for stopping or delaying periods. Should I carry on with the doctor s prescription? Kindly suggest your opinion.
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi welcome to HCM...

I appreciate your knowledge ....

You are right , sometime for special occasion female want to delay their period for which primolute that is norethisterone given three day before menstrual period start ...

But as norethisterone sustain uterine lining , it can be used for irregular bleeding , heavy period etc....
Usually 5 mg TDS dose given .....
When drug stopped bleeding occur after two to three days ....

So yes this drug can be given for irregular period as it simulate progesterone action....

Hope your concern solved

Advise : gynecologist consultation for examination....
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Why Is Norethisterone Prescribed For Irregular Periods?

Hi welcome to HCM... I appreciate your knowledge .... You are right , sometime for special occasion female want to delay their period for which primolute that is norethisterone given three day before menstrual period start ... But as norethisterone sustain uterine lining , it can be used for irregular bleeding , heavy period etc.... Usually 5 mg TDS dose given ..... When drug stopped bleeding occur after two to three days .... So yes this drug can be given for irregular period as it simulate progesterone action.... Hope your concern solved Advise : gynecologist consultation for examination....