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What Causes Stomach Cramps After Taking Norethisterone?

I’ve been taking norethisterone in order to delay my period. ive been taking it for 5 days and I’ve all of a sudden got these stomach cramps come on and making me feel sick is this a cause of the medication or should I do a pregnancy test in case I’m pregnant?
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
*The cramping you are experiencing is not a sign of pregnancy but maybe a sign of premenstrual syndrome.
*Your body is preparing for cycle and taking norethisterone may contribute to make cramps worse .
*You should not take norethisterone if you suspect of being pregnant
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What Causes Stomach Cramps After Taking Norethisterone?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. *The cramping you are experiencing is not a sign of pregnancy but maybe a sign of premenstrual syndrome. *Your body is preparing for cycle and taking norethisterone may contribute to make cramps worse . *You should not take norethisterone if you suspect of being pregnant Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.