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What Causes Vaginal Spotting While On Norethisterone?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Nov 2017
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Question : Hi..i have been prescribed northisterone to delay my heavy periods due on saturday. I started today and took 2 tablets one at breakfast and then at lunch.....i spotted this pm...which is usual just before my period comes....have i started them too late to delay?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You are late

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

You are right. You have started the tablets late. You should started 3 days before for the tablets to have had effect.

Let me know If You need anymore help.

regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Soumya (10 hours later)
i have not bled anymore since, can i continue taking...is it worth it? thankyou
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please continue

Detailed Answer:
HI,

Yes. its worth continuing if you have not bled anymore. Please continue
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Vaginal Spotting While On Norethisterone?

Brief Answer: You are late Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concerns. You are right. You have started the tablets late. You should started 3 days before for the tablets to have had effect. Let me know If You need anymore help. regards