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Levonorgestrel Vs. Norethindrone Acetate

Norethindrone acetate is a medication used by women to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus. It also helps women who have missed periods for months. Levonorgestrel is a medication used to make it difficult for sperm to fertilize the egg by thickening the mucus in the womb.

  1. Norethindrone Explained

    • Norethindrone acetate is similar to the progesterone hormone that the body can produce naturally. The medication helps restore normal menstrual periods.

    Levonorgestrel Explained

    • Levonorgestrel is a medication used to prevent pregnancy in a woman. It is most often used immediately after sex to prevent becoming pregnant.

    Norethindrone Side Effects

    • The side effects of norethindrone acetate include vomiting, dizziness, mood swings, disrupt in sleeping patterns, hair loss, breast tenderness and acne.

    Levonorgestrel Side Effects

    • Side effects of levonorgestrel are similar and include upset stomach, irregular bleeding, headache, depression and diarrhea.

    Warning

    • Seek professional medical advice before deciding upon using either of these two medications.

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