Norethisterone is a man-made form of progesterone, a naturally occurring female sex hormone. It is referred to as a progestogen and it has a number of uses. Low doses are used to prevent pregnancy, or as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Medium-strength tablets such as Primolut N® and Utovlan® are used to treat heavy periods (menorrhagia), and high-strength tablets are sometimes used in some female cancers such as breast cancer.
This drug appears to be prescribed in the UK and I am not familiar with it. I was unable to find any information that suggests it can shorten the menstrual cycle. I suggest you consult the physician who prescribed this drug.
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Hello Anonymous,
Norethisterone is a man-made form of progesterone, a naturally occurring female sex hormone. It is referred to as a progestogen and it has a number of uses. Low doses are used to prevent pregnancy, or as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Medium-strength tablets such as Primolut N® and Utovlan® are used to treat heavy periods (menorrhagia), and high-strength tablets are sometimes used in some female cancers such as breast cancer.
This drug appears to be prescribed in the UK and I am not familiar with it. I was unable to find any information that suggests it can shorten the menstrual cycle. I suggest you consult the physician who prescribed this drug.
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Maryann
September 30, 2013 - 5:11pmThis Comment
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