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What Causes Delay In Periods After Taking Norethisterone?

I took northisteronr for 10 days in June bled 2 days after taking them an had my period but I was due on the 27th of July going by my period calendar on my phone an I am 7 days late 33 days since my last period I am worried I am either pregnant or does northisterone mess up your future cycles
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Slight irregularities including delayed periods can happen with norethisterone. Pregnancy is unlikely and you can go for a urine pregnancy test for reassurance. You can wait few more days for spontaneous bleeding.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Delay In Periods After Taking Norethisterone?

Hi, Slight irregularities including delayed periods can happen with norethisterone. Pregnancy is unlikely and you can go for a urine pregnancy test for reassurance. You can wait few more days for spontaneous bleeding. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician