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Norethindrone Birth Control Pills

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Equivalent Generic Brands: Errin, Sharobel Jolivette

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What is Norethindrone Birth Control Pills?

Norethindrone is a Progesterone Only Pill (POP) (oral contraceptive pill, OCP, birth control medication, birth control pills). It prevents pregnancy by thickening the cervical mucus which blocks the sperm from getting into the uterus and getting to the egg and by thinning the uterine lining (endometrium) such that if the egg/sperm hook up, there’s nowhere to stick and grow. Read More

How to Use Norethindrone

Norethindrone birth control it’s super easy to use. Simply take one pill every day, at the same time each day. You take a pill every day. There are no sugar/placebo pills with Norethindrone or other POPs (Progesterone Only Pills). It is important to know that this medication requires that you take them at the SAME TIME every day. If you are late by 3 hours, you will need Emergency Contraception (if you had heterosexual intercourse[sex] in the past 5 days) and to abstain from sex for the next 48 hrs.

Norethindrone Dosage

Norethindrone birth control pills have only one main active ingredient, Norethindrone [0.35mg].

Benefits of Norethindrone

Norethindrone Side Effects

The risks of side effects are very low, but some women have experienced side effects when taking Norethindrone. Minor ones include irregular periods, acne, breast tenderness, headaches, nausea, cysts on your ovaries, and changes in sex drive (up or down).

These side effects are most likely during the 1st few months and generally improve over time and should stop within a few months.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DOES NORETHINDRONE STOP PERIODS?

No, on norethindrone or Progesterone Only Pills some women have lighter periods, others stop bleeding completely, and others have no changes in their period flow. The medication has 28 tablets.

HOW DOES NORETHINDRONE WORKS?

It prevents pregnancy by thickening the cervical mucus which blocks the sperm from getting into the uterus and getting to the egg and by thinning the uterine lining (endometrium) such that if the egg/sperm hook up, there’s nowhere to stick and grow.

CAN YOU GET PREGNANT ON NORETHINDRONE?

TLDR: Yes. you can get pregnant on any birth control method if you don’t take it properly or there are drug interactions. If you take progesterone only pill (norethindrone) every day at the SAME TIME, the chances of getting pregnant are very low. However, if you are late by 3 hrs, you will need emergency contraception.

HOW EFFECTIVE IS NORETHINDRONE?

Theoretically, Norethindrone (Progesterone Only Pills) are as effective as any other birth control pill. However if you are late by 3 hrs and had sex in the past 3-5 days, you will need emergency contraception.

HOW MUCH IS NORETHINDRONE WITHOUT INSURANCE?

If you choose to pay out-of-pocket, Noretindrone is quite affordable since it’s a generic brand, as low as $15 per pack when ordering 3 packs or more.

WHAT SHOULD I AVOID WHILE TAKING THE NORETHINDRONE PILL?

TLDR: do NOT be late in taking the pill. Take it at the SAME TIME every day.  If you are late by 3 hrs and had sex in the past 3-5 days, you will need emergency contraception.

As with any new prescription, you should go over anything you’re already taking with your doctor. This includes recreational drugs, over-the-counter meds, and even herbal supplements. Even something that seems relatively harmless such as St. John’s wort can cause Jolessa to be less effective at preventing pregnancy. There are certain meds you should absolutely bring up with your doctor. These are aromatase inhibitors, cancer, HIV, seizure, and chronic hepatitis C medications.

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