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Is Norethisterone A Contraceptive Pill?
Hello i have recently been given norethisterone by the hospital to take for my irregular bleeding , and i have stopped taking my old contraceptive pill and i wasnt sure whether norethisterone would prevent me from getting pregnant?
Mon, 18 Apr 2011
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Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic.com.Norethisterone is synthetic progesterone,mimics action of endogenous progesterone-protects uterine lining and on withdrawal causes bleeidng mimicking a period.Norethisterone is normally safe to take. Some women have side-effects such as bloating, stomach upset, breast discomfort and reduced libido (sex drive).
Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic.com.Norethisterone is synthetic progesterone,mimics action of endogenous progesterone-protects uterine lining and on withdrawal causes bleeidng mimicking a period.Norethisterone is normally safe to take. Some women have side-effects such as bloating, stomach upset, breast discomfort and reduced libido (sex drive).
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