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Suggest Treatment For Heavy Vaginal Bleeding

Hello, I am a 36 year old African American female. I have been having issues with heavy bleeding. I bleed constantly with maybe 1-2 day breaks. I want to have a child before I decide to have a hysterectomy. About 2 weeks ago, my hemoglobin was at a 7.0 and I went to the emergency room because I felt awful. The ER doctor prescribed me Norethindrone 10mg twice a day for 20 days. I have taken this medication before and it has stopped the bleeding immediately mostly, but I can remember taking it a few years ago and it did nothing at all. Now, I am scared to go back on them because I have been trying to detox my system of medication all together. I guess my question is, does this medication cause any sterility in women? I would hate to take it and it cause more issues. I was diagnosed with PCOS last year and believe this is the reason for my heavy and prolonged bleeding. I am in the process of trying to lose weight, but my husband is getting very impatient for sexual activity and is even thinking of cheating. I need some help fast :(
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Hi I think norethiderone will not affect your fertility. Get a thyroid profile and prolactin level and a ultrasound done to see uterus and ovaries to find out the cause of heavy bleeding during periods. You can try ovulation induction with timed intercourse for conceiving. Talk to your doctor regarding this. Hope it helps.
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Suggest Treatment For Heavy Vaginal Bleeding

Hi I think norethiderone will not affect your fertility. Get a thyroid profile and prolactin level and a ultrasound done to see uterus and ovaries to find out the cause of heavy bleeding during periods. You can try ovulation induction with timed intercourse for conceiving. Talk to your doctor regarding this. Hope it helps.