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Bleeding on norethisterone

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I’m constantly bleeding my doctors prescribed me norethisterone my bleeding stopped for 5 days but I’ve been on over 10 days (21 day course) is that unusual if anyone knows? I’ve had the same problem when prescribed it before.

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GoldenGirl2002

I had the same problem on norethisterone and it also lowered my oestrogen levels giving me symptoms mimicking menopause, I’d suggest speaking to your g about other alternatives such as taking the pill back to back? Xx

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Annabel3682 in reply to GoldenGirl2002

I’m getting a hormonal coil fitted Wednesday I hope that sorts things. norethisterone hasn’t seemed to work at all. Thank you for your help and advise 😊x

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GoldenGirl2002 in reply to Annabel3682

Good luck I hope all goes well xx

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Maxyy93

I have been taking this tablet now for 6 months now. I’ve had bleeding on it twice lasting between 4-6 weeks. I’d speak to your GP but if you read the leaflet, it says you can take up to 4-5 tablets a day until bleeding stops for endometriosis then lower the dosage down to 2 tablets a day. That is what I ended up doing and it seemed to settle things after speaking to the gynaecologist. Hope you feel better and get some relief soon.

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Annabel3682 in reply to Maxyy93

I haven’t been diagnosed yet but I’m getting a hormonal coil fitted maybe that will fix things? The norethisterone hasn’t really stopped my bleeding. Thank you 😊 xx

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LoneWolf91 in reply to Annabel3682

Hi same with me right now I've been spotting and bleeding since the 7th of Dec till now and the bleeding is still on going .... I got a gync appointment tomorrow and I hope she can get something to sort it out as I suffer with very prolonged heavy periods each month .... how has the marina coil been since you had it fitted please as I'm wanting to do it but unsure if it will work

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