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Norethindrone

Norethindrone is a progestogen used in selected contraceptive and menstrual-treatment plans. Listed uses include Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Endometriosis.

Aygestin

Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

5mg

Norethindrone 5mg tablets, used in the management of endometriosis and abnormal uterine bleeding. A synthetic progestogen that mimics progesterone.

From$0.86/ tabletView

Key points

  • Products and regimens for contraception, bleeding and endometriosis are not interchangeable.
  • Unexplained bleeding requires diagnosis before treatment.
  • Chest pain, stroke symptoms or heavy bleeding needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Pregnancy context, bleeding cause, liver disease, cancer and clot history require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for chest pain, sudden breathlessness, one-sided weakness, severe headache or heavy vaginal bleeding.

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