Is A Brown Discharge After A Norethisterone Shot Normal?

Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2016

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Question : I am awaiting starting IVF ..I have taken norothisterone for a withdrawal bleed and am only spotting brown discharge.is that adequate to start IVF.I am seeing consultant tomorrow but am very anxious that if it is not a full proper period they wont start

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Go to your doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
I understand your anxiety but you need to visit your specialist as brown discharge marks the start of periods.
But in case on ultrasound she finds your endometrial lining thick then she will postpone treatment for 3-4 days and then start it but problem of dropping the cycle will not arise.
All the best.
I basically practice infertility so you can very well contact me in this site, I will be glad to help.
Regards
Dr Manisha

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