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Does Intake Of Norethisterone Help In Preventing Breakthrough Bleeding?

Posted on Thu, 21 Jul 2016

Question: I am on a ultra low dose birth control pill, .02mg. and I take it continuously....and I have breakthrough bleeding, which doesn't bother me. However, , I will be going on a trip, and be having a sexual partner, and I do NOT want to be bleeding during that time. I have heard from another doctor, that you can continue to take the low dose birth control pills, and a couple days before you leave for the trip start also taking Norethisterone 5 mg, and take that and your normal BC pill for the entirety of your trip and you won't have any bleeding. She said this works very well at preventing bleeding and that its used by a lot of women who do not and cannot bleed in certain situations, like this. Is this true?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Right prescription

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes exactly your doctor is right in prescribing you the addition of progesterone which will support the endometrium and thus prevent breakthrough bleeding.
Take it as advised, it will be very effective.
Enjoy your trip to the fullest
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha

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