#norethindrone

If you are taking the mini pill (specifically norethindrone)as a treatment be sure to check and make sure you are receiving the correct dose.

Upon some online research,which I’ll add links for, the dose I’ve been receiving is way far off anything that would be helpful. For general contraception uses .35 mg is fine but for the treatment of endometriosis the dose starts at 5mg.

1) This is really goddamn shaky science, and 2) I can’t really tell whether I get migraines “with aura,” because I have some form of visual aura at least 25% of the time, regardless of whether my head hurts, and have since I was maybe ten. It was there nearly all the time when I was a kid; when I first read about migraines back then (in context of... Saint Teresa of Avila?), I thought I must be misunderstanding something, because That’s Just How Light Sources Look. “Maybe the Real Aura is more distracting somehow, or makes a noise? This picture makes it look like it's making a noise...”

Instead my face is covered in cystic acne

I wake up multiple times a night every night

Norethindrone, also known as norethisterone, is a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone that’s been used for decades to help manage periods. By stabilizing the uterine lining, it can delay or suppress bleeding, making it a common choice for people who want flexibility for travel or big events like weddings. It’s also prescribed as a contraceptive or for chronic conditions like endometriosis, where controlling the menstrual cycle may help ease symptoms.

Because norethindrone changes how your cycle functions, it’s only available with a prescription. A general practitioner or OB/GYN will consider your health history, current medications, and goals before recommending a treatment plan. Typical dosing varies for everyone, but once you stop taking this medication, your period will usually return within several days.

Like any hormonal option, side effects can happen. Some of the most common include irregular spotting between cycles, breast tenderness, nausea, or weight fluctuations. Most are mild and temporary, but it’s important to reach out to a provider if you notice anything severe or persistent.

While norethindrone isn’t a medication that works for everyone, for many, it offers a reliable way to take charge of their cycle on their own terms.

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