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Can Long Term Usage Of Northisterone Cause Miscarriage?
Hi, I was taking a high does of Norethisterone about 5 years back starting on 3x3 for 3 days then 3x2 for 3 days then 3x1 for about 4 months. This was to control my heavy periods as I was continuously bleeding. After a visit to the hospital to see a specialist I was told I shouldn t of been on such a high does and not for the length of time I was. In the last 3 years of trying to conceive I ve had 4 miscarriages and was wondering if this was linked as the tablet taken long term can affect the lining of the womb. Please help. Sarah
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
welcome to hcm,
Norethisterone is a progesterone analog which is used in the treatment of many conditions one of them being heavy periods.
there are many reasons for miscarriage. i want you to get fully evaluated to know the reason for miscarriage. after three years of time i don't think that norethisterone is the only cause for your miscarriage.
hope this explains
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
Norethisterone is a progesterone analog which is used in the treatment of many conditions one of them being heavy periods.
there are many reasons for miscarriage. i want you to get fully evaluated to know the reason for miscarriage. after three years of time i don't think that norethisterone is the only cause for your miscarriage.
hope this explains
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
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