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Is It Possible To Get Pregnant Inspite Of Being On Norethisterone?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015
Question: I took norethisterone in January to stop me having my period while away on holiday. I've heard you can get pregnant on them? I'm feeling nauseous and exhausted.. I think I may be pregnant but I'm not too sure if it's too early to tell
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Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get a urine pregnancy test

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern..

Norethisterone delays period but it has no effect on fertility.. Get a urine pregnancy test...
The symptoms you report may very well be due to norethisterone. But pregnancy test is the only means to exclude pregnancy.

When was your last periods.. If it is early for urine pregnancy test, get a beta hcg blood test.. Value greater than 10 confirms pregnancy..

Hope I have answered your query.. Good day..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (42 hours later)
I finished the norethisterone on 28/01/15. Could I still have side effects? Also it's not so easy to have a blood test without getting in to see my GP face to face?
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Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Less chance of its side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..

It is extremely remote to have side effects now. Side effect from norethisterone won't last this long. I will recommend repeat urine pregnancy test with early morning urine sample.

Were your periods regular prior to this cycle?

If pregnancy test is negative, I may not be able to provide any more information without further investigation. You will need a pelvic scan and the blood tests to rule out uterine pathology. Further management will be based on the results of the scan.

Hope I have answered your query.

Good day..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (16 minutes later)
Hi, yes I did have regular 28 day cycle until this point, should I wait a few days to re test? Me and my partner are actively trying to conceive..
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Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get a urine pregnancy test now..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..

When was your last periods? If it was in December, it is time to do the test. Urine test will be positive if you are pregnant. I would prefer you perform the test with early morning urine sample..

Hope I have answered your query.

Good day!!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Is It Possible To Get Pregnant Inspite Of Being On Norethisterone?

Brief Answer: Get a urine pregnancy test Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing.. I understand your concern.. Norethisterone delays period but it has no effect on fertility.. Get a urine pregnancy test... The symptoms you report may very well be due to norethisterone. But pregnancy test is the only means to exclude pregnancy. When was your last periods.. If it is early for urine pregnancy test, get a beta hcg blood test.. Value greater than 10 confirms pregnancy.. Hope I have answered your query.. Good day..