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Aygestin is a progestin-based agent which is a kind of women's health and pregnancy drug.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

Norlutate • Micronor • Nor QD

Generic Drug

Norethindrone

Side Effects

Common

Appetite changes
Itchy rash
Headache
Itching or burning
Nausea
Dizziness
Alopecia
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Weight changes
Hair loss
No menstrual periods
Excess hair
Fluid retention
Breast pain
Rash
Itchy skin

Treats

Endometriosis
Condition

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What is norethindrone?

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What are effects of norethindrone?

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what is aygestin (norethindrone)?

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Is there a website for aygestin/norethindrone?

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Can I take norethindrone 0.35 with lisinop/htcz 20-25?

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Bleed to death. how much does a 60 day supply of norethindrone or aygestin (norethindrone) 5mg cost?what is purpose of

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Is micronor (norethindrone) effective full 24 hrs when taken on time? Or is 1 hr before taking pill not good time for sex?

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How do i ask my gynocologist for aygestin (norethindrone)?

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Are you suppose to get period on micronor (norethindrone)?

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I want information on nor-qd (norethindrone) usp 0.35 mg.?

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Is there a difference between norethindrone and norgestimate?

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Is micronor (norethindrone) good for people entering their premenopausal stage?

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Is micronor (norethindrone) good for people entering their pre-menopausal stage?

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Is micronor (norethindrone) a good choice when entering their premenopausal stage?

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A 29-year old female asked:

How long after take last pill of norethindrone should mense start? Took it 5mg for 10 days.

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A 37-year old asked:

Are all the ortho micronor (norethindrone) pills alike?

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When do i need to start ortho micronor (norethindrone)?

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Will taking Aygestin (norethindrone) stop me from having a period?

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I've been on micronor (norethindrone) for 3 mos, i havent taken it for two days. Can I get pregnant?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Can I buy aygestin (norethindrone) without prescription? Is it safe to take without prescription? I seen they sell it online

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Can I take norethindrone 4 days after taking plan b?

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Can I take norethindrone while on Nuva ring tto stop breakthrough bleeding?

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Has anyone had success on femara (letrozole) and norethindrone for endometriosis?

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A 47-year old asked:

I have been taking aygestin (norethindrone) for 4 months is it possible that I can get pregnant?

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Will norethindrone thin out endometrium lining? Or would a D&C work better? Current taking norethindrone 5mg for 10 day.

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A 25-year old female asked:

What is the breakthrough ovulation rate when taking Nortrel (norethindrone/ethynl estradiol 1/35) consistently and with perfect use?

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Had abnormal uterine bleeding too aygestin (norethindrone) for a mth and it helped, i ran out it took a few days for bleeding to come back. What should I do?

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I recently started micronor (norethindrone) and am 2 weeks into my second pack. I had my peroid just after I started the first pack but haven't had a peroid this month. I've heard of this happening. Is this common?

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Will norethindrone increase my chances of a blood clots?

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