Taking norethindrone tablets usually causes uterine bleeding by shedding the uterine lining 3 to 5 days after stopping the medication. It lasts about 3 to 5 days, the endometrium sheds cleanly and the uterine bleeding stops.
1. stop taking the drug 3 to 5 days endometrial shedding: norethindrone tablets belong to the progesterone class of drugs, after taking will cause women’s uterine lining thickening. Generally 21 days of continuous use, stopping the drug about 3 to 5 days, there will be endometrial shedding, causing uterine bleeding, the formation of menstruation. The menstrual period lasts about 3 to 5 days, up to 7, and the uterine bleeding stops after the endometrium sheds cleanly.
2. Withdrawal bleeding: some women’s uterine lining is already thicker, and there is a delay in menstruation. You can take norethindrone tablets as prescribed by your doctor, and usually stop taking them for about a week continuously. Due to the sudden reduction of progesterone in the body will cause the endometrium to shed, uterine bleeding, menstruation. Most women’s menstruation lasts 3 to 5 days, usually up to 7 days endometrial shedding clean, the end of menstruation.
Precautions: norethindrone tablets are progestin drugs that need to be taken in strict compliance with medical advice, and cannot be taken casually on their own to avoid causing endocrine disruption.