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Taken Norethisterone To Delay Period. Spotting After Periods. How Can I Stop The Bleeding?

Hello I took Norethisterone for 14 days ftom 8 November to delay my period while on a special holiday. I was fine while taking them. My period started 4 days after stopping taking them and was normal apart from being a bit heavier. My period stopped as normal after 4 days and then for 7 days I was fine. I then started with spotting (about a tabllespoon per day). My next period was due on 24 December but started on 19 December and the first 2 days were fine but today it is very very heavy and is just like fresh red blood . Upon awaking today my whole bed is soaked in blood even though I use a menstral cup. According to the Internet the side effects of this drug are awful and can last for 3 months. I need to know if there is anything I can buy over the Chemist counter to stop this bleeding as I am due to go away tomorrow for Christmas but will have to cancel as I do not want to stain my relative s bedding. June
Thu, 27 Dec 2012
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
As you took the progesterone pills for around 2 weeks, it might have altered the levels if internal hormones.
The bleeding you are having could be inter-menstrual bleeding due to hormonal fluctuation.
Usually this will be mild and subside soon. But as you are having heavy bleeding better to consult gynecologist once and undergo physical examination and ultrasound to find out the cause for your problem.
On counter drugs may not help as bleeding is heavy.
Take care.
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Taken Norethisterone To Delay Period. Spotting After Periods. How Can I Stop The Bleeding?

Hi, Thanks for the query. As you took the progesterone pills for around 2 weeks, it might have altered the levels if internal hormones. The bleeding you are having could be inter-menstrual bleeding due to hormonal fluctuation. Usually this will be mild and subside soon. But as you are having heavy bleeding better to consult gynecologist once and undergo physical examination and ultrasound to find out the cause for your problem. On counter drugs may not help as bleeding is heavy. Take care.