Noriday, Norethisterone

Noriday is used in treatment of endometriosis, breast cancer, premenstural syndrome (pms) and pain during menstruation.

Noriday works by altering the lining of the uterus. Noriday is a low-dose contraceptive which works by changing the lining of the womb and to make it less likely that an egg would attach to it, even if an egg were to fertilise, it also works in stabilizes this lining and decreases pain and bleeding during the periods or delays the periods. Continuous exposure to norethisterone decreases the rate of growth of breast cancer cells.

Patients who take Noriday may suffer from such side effects;

Adrenal insufficiency,
Rash,
Dizziness,
Back pain,
Increased appetite,
Decreased libido,
Pain in extremity,
Abdominal distension,
Cushing syndrome,
Sleepiness,
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Edema,
Vaginal discharge,
Headache,
Abdominal pain,
Lower abdominal pain,
Breast pain,
Fatigue,
Hair loss