Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Norethisterone Tablet

Norethisterone Tablet

Generic nameNorethisterone
Drug classProgestin (synthetic progesterone)
FormsTablet

Norethisterone is a man-made version of progesterone, a natural female hormone. It helps control ovulation and the menstrual cycle, and is used to treat menstrual problems and delay periods.

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