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What Causes Delayed Period After Withdrawal Of Norethisterone Acetate?

I m 26 yrs old and I m single I have a PCO my period is absent for 3 month now and my doctor gave me northesterone acetate 10 mg for 3 days 3times daily now I m on day7 after stopping the pill and I m not having a period what should I do? Is it normal?
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.

It happens sometimes and is somewhat expected. The hormonal imbalance takes time to kick back in after the use of Norethisterone (Utovlan).

You should have got breakthrough bleed 3-4 days after the last dose of drug. But as I said earlier it sometimes takes time for hormones to get back to normal. PCOS also contributes to the problem.

You need to wait for a couple of days. Then go back to your OB/GYN if no bleed.


Hope I answered all of your questions. Please don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for your help. Have a blessed time ahead.

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DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
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What Causes Delayed Period After Withdrawal Of Norethisterone Acetate?

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. It happens sometimes and is somewhat expected. The hormonal imbalance takes time to kick back in after the use of Norethisterone (Utovlan). You should have got breakthrough bleed 3-4 days after the last dose of drug. But as I said earlier it sometimes takes time for hormones to get back to normal. PCOS also contributes to the problem. You need to wait for a couple of days. Then go back to your OB/GYN if no bleed. Hope I answered all of your questions. Please don t forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for your help. Have a blessed time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA