Norethisterone has features of mimicking the effects of the natural female hormone progesterone. Progesterone is a female hormone in the ovaries responsible for the menstrual cycles and maintaining the pregnancy in a woman. Abnormal progesterone levels can ruin the menstrual cycle. Hence Norethisterone can help in treating the following:
- Heavy periods
- Painful periods
- Premenstrual tension (PMT)
- Irregular periods
- Endometriosis (where uterus tissue lining grows outside the uterus)
Dose
Follow the instructions given by your doctor. Take STERON 5 TABLET as advised according to your symptoms and disease severity. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water.
Precaution
- Irregular bleeding, heavy menstruation
- Spotting between menstrual cycles
- Delayed or not having a menstrual cycle
- Stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting
- Breast tenderness
- Headache and dizziness
