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Can Norethisterone Be Taken To Stop Spotting While Being On Depo Provera?
Hi, I am currently on the depo provera and have been for nearly three years now. I get spotting a few days every three months which has happened since I started using this. I am going on holiday in a few days and feel like I might be due on but am unsure if I actually will as you can never tell on this! Can I start taking Norethisterone to stop this before it happens or will it make it potentially worse? Thanks
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Hallow Dear,
Depot provera contains Progesterone. It is known to cause breakthrough bleeding. In such events, increasing a dose of Progesterone helps. Norethisterone is a Progestational preparation. So it will help you control the spotting.
However, instead of taking it in advance, I would advise to take them only when you get spotting. Once the spotting stops, you may discontinue the pills.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
Depot provera contains Progesterone. It is known to cause breakthrough bleeding. In such events, increasing a dose of Progesterone helps. Norethisterone is a Progestational preparation. So it will help you control the spotting.
However, instead of taking it in advance, I would advise to take them only when you get spotting. Once the spotting stops, you may discontinue the pills.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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