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Good evening.
Recently, Ive been having a lot of appointments with my doctor to sort out my lack-of-periods since coming off the depo injection in 2009. She has prescribed for me norethisterone to kick-start my periods again- ad yet everything I am reading online about this pill is telling me that it will stop my periods completely, is this true? If so, what can I do about it? And is there another alternative?
Regards,
Kate
Dear Kate,
I just did a search on this and you are right, I don't see that this medication would help your periods. Sounds like a birth control pill in one article. I wouldn't recommend taking this but I am not a doctor. If you don't feel confident in your doctor or her advice, I would recommend a second opinion. Your doctor could be wrong in this case so use your "gut" feeling. I don't know of an alternative but I can do some research. Wouldn't eventually your period start again normally? Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and we can talk more.
Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl
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Answers by Expert:
Diane Cheryl
Expertise
I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
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