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when will i start to bleed with it

3 days ago
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Not having a period for 81 days is really tough, and it's great that your doctor is taking action! Norlutate (norethindrone) is a progestin hormone often used to help trigger a period when cycles are irregular or absent — which is very common with PCOS.

It works by supplementing the progesterone your body may not be Show Full Answer

Not having a period for 81 days is really tough, and it's great that your doctor is taking action! Norlutate (norethindrone) is a progestin hormone often used to help trigger a period when cycles are irregular or absent — which is very common with PCOS.

It works by supplementing the progesterone your body may not be producing enough of on its own. Once you stop taking it, the drop in hormone levels typically brings on a withdrawal bleed. Here are a few things worth knowing:

- It may take a little time — a bleed usually occurs within a few days of finishing the course
- It doesn't fix the root cause — it's more of a reset than a long-term solution for irregular cycles with PCOS
- Your doctor may explore other options if it doesn't work, such as birth control pills or other hormone therapies to help regulate your cycle going forward

It's always a good idea to follow up with your doctor if you don't see results after completing the course, so they can adjust the plan if needed.

3 days ago

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