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Can An 11 Year Old Girl Take Norethisterone?

can-11-year-old-girl-take-norethisterone? I have researchd this drug which my doctor and pharmacist insisted was not a contraceptive, but it is and I am concerned that I was misled and made my decision to give this drug to my child based on the wrong information. IS IT SAFE?
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
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Hello,

Welcome to HCM and thank you for your query.
I appreciate your concern for your daughter's safety.
Norethisterone is a type of female hormone (progestin). It is like the hormone progesterone that your body makes naturally. It is a component in some of the birth control combination pills.
Since it is similar to a naturally occurring hormone, it is safe if it is given for the right indication.
I shall give you my opinion on it, if you let me know the diagnosis of your daughter's problem for which the doctor prescribed Norethisterone.
Take Care
Dr Noble Zachariah
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Can An 11 Year Old Girl Take Norethisterone?

Hello, Welcome to HCM and thank you for your query. I appreciate your concern for your daughter s safety. Norethisterone is a type of female hormone (progestin). It is like the hormone progesterone that your body makes naturally. It is a component in some of the birth control combination pills. Since it is similar to a naturally occurring hormone, it is safe if it is given for the right indication. I shall give you my opinion on it, if you let me know the diagnosis of your daughter s problem for which the doctor prescribed Norethisterone. Take Care Dr Noble Zachariah