Norethisterone enanthate
Information about Norethisterone enanthate
Norethisterone enanthate Uses
Norethisterone enanthate is used for contraception.
How Norethisterone enanthate works
Norethisterone enanthate contains a synthetic form of the female sex hormone, called progesterone. This hormone stops you getting pregnant by working in three ways: firstly, by preventing an egg being released from your ovaries; secondly, by making the fluid (mucus) in your cervix thicker, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb; and thirdly, by preventing the lining of your womb thickening enough for an egg to grow in it.
Common side effects of Norethisterone enanthate
Uterine bleeding, Vaginal bleeding, Weight gain, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Skin disorder, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Available Medicine for Norethisterone enanthate
Expert advice for Norethisterone enanthate
- Norethisterone enanthate is used for preventing pregnancy (contraception).
- To avoid the risk of becoming pregnant you must take the injection once after every 8 weeks.
- It is usually given into the muscle of the buttock.
- The injection cannot be reversed once it has been given and its effects last for at least 8 weeks.
- Fertility does return once the injections are stopped, but the time varies for each woman.
- It may cause irregular bleeding, spotting or your menstrual bleeds to stop altogether. Inform your doctor if you get heavy or prolonged bleeding.
- Do not take Norethisterone enanthate if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver problems, or bleeding problems.