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Is Norethisterone Effective In Treatment Of Painful Periods?

HEY DOC, my doctor said i have hormonal imbalance after i told him about me having painful periods, heavy flow. i have also noticed that i do not have any discharge at all even during the time am supposed to be ovulating, which worries me. he put me on norethisterone to balance the hormones. should i be worried? will the medication work? thanks
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Norethisterone is used to mimic the effects of female sex hormones produced naturally by the body. It is a synthetic progestogen hormone, sometimes known as a progestogen-only oral contraceptive or the mini pill.
It is used as contraceptive pill. It is also used to relieve from premenstrual (PMT) symptoms including headache, migraine, breast discomfort, water retention or changed behaviour before a period is due.
Other indications for its use include:
1. Heavy bleeding during a period
2. Painful periods
Hence, what the doctor has prescribed is right and kindly take the medication as recommended and do the necessary follow-up.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Is Norethisterone Effective In Treatment Of Painful Periods?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Norethisterone is used to mimic the effects of female sex hormones produced naturally by the body. It is a synthetic progestogen hormone, sometimes known as a progestogen-only oral contraceptive or the mini pill. It is used as contraceptive pill. It is also used to relieve from premenstrual (PMT) symptoms including headache, migraine, breast discomfort, water retention or changed behaviour before a period is due. Other indications for its use include: 1. Heavy bleeding during a period 2. Painful periods Hence, what the doctor has prescribed is right and kindly take the medication as recommended and do the necessary follow-up. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.