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A synthetic progestogen. Combined with oestrogens it is used in oral contraceptives, and as an adjunct to oestrogens it is used as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It can be used alone as a progestogen-only contraceptive pill and - but only for a limited period - to delay menstruation, to treat heavy or painful periods, or to relieve premenstrual tension. Norethisterone is also used as a depot contraceptive, which is given by intramuscular injection and lasts for up to eight weeks. Read the rest of this entry »

A synthetic progestogen. Combined with oestrogens it is used in oral contraceptives, and as an adjunct
to oestrogens it is used as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It can be used alone as a progestogen-only contraceptive pill and - but only for a limited period - to delay menstruation, to treat heavy or painful periods, or to relieve premenstrual tension. Norethisterone is also used as a depot contraceptive, which is given by intramuscular injection and lasts for up to eight weeks. It is also used to treat certain cancers. Norethisterone is available, on prescription only, as tablets, skin patches, or as a solution for injection. Read the rest of this entry »