Menstrual Delay with Norethisterone

Norethisterone is a medicine that is classified as progesterone medicines- it is prescribed for a number of uses in women. The medicine can be used in treating various menstrual cycle-related disorders. It contains a hormone similar to progesterone that occurs naturally in the body. It can be prescribed for women with breast cancer among other medical uses.

Various dosage levels can be used for different conditions in women:

Low doses can be used in pregnancy prevention as well as hormone replacement therapy; for a medium-strength dose, it can be used for treating menorrhagia (heavy periods); high-strength tablet doses can be used in treating various cancers in women such as breast cancer.

The progesterone hormone contained in the Norethisterone tablets helps to delay periods and correct the above conditions. Since progesterone is produced after fertilization, this medicine works in a similar manner to cause delayed periods in females. This can be for as long as 17 days.

It helps to thicken the cervical mucus to prevent easy sperm crossing for fertilization, alters the uterine lining to avoid implantation and decreases the progesterone and estrogen production in the body. This way, the medication helps to prevent pregnancy and treat various menstrual cycle issues.

This is a progesterone-only oral contraceptive pill.

Caution

Not everyone can use these tablets. It is advisable that you inform your doctor on various other medical conditions to ensure suitability of the treatment. Precautions should be observed in users with the following:

• Diabetes
• Epilepsy, migraines or asthma
• High blood pressure
• Depression
• Kidney or liver disorders
• Any cancer history
• Porphyria
• Breastfeeding or pregnant as well as those trying for a baby

Avoid Norethisterone if you are allergic to it.

How to use the medicine

Carefully follow your doctor's prescriptions so as to ensure correct use of the medication.

Start on your treatment 4 or 5 days prior to the period and keep on taking the tablets for the prescribed period. Once you have stopped using the medicine, periods could start in 2 o3 days.

Warning: avoid using the medicine if you are currently using other birth control pills.

The recommended treatment period should not be very long- a maximum of 60 tablets is advised. The treatment should not be used more than once in 4 months. The treatment period should not exceed 17 days; else consult your doctor for advice.

This medicine can be used before or after a meal. Regularly take the doses at the same day. Do not skip doses- if you happen to miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember without any extra dosage.

Possible side effects

This medicine could cause some unwanted effects in some cases. Allergic reactions could be experienced as well as other side effects including:

• Wheezing
• Breath shortness
• Swelling of hands and feet
• Fainting
• Intense skin itching or rashes
• Dizziness
• Headache and feeling sickness
• Low sex drive

Drug interactions and contraindications

The following medications could possibly interact with Norethisterone medicines. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:

• Ciclosporin
• Tacrolimus
• Nevirapine
• Lamotrigine
• Tizanidine
• Terbinafine
• Nelfinavir
• Ritonavir
• High blood pressure medicines

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