Medicines Used for Menstrual disorders
Menstrual disorders are problems with the menstrual cycle, such as heavy, painful, irregular or missing periods. They have many causes, including hormone changes, so a doctor should find the cause first. Some are treated with hormone tablets such as progestogens, which are prescription medicines.
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Medicines used for Menstrual disorders
These active ingredients are in medicines whose approved uses include Menstrual disorders. Brands are listed A to Z, not ranked. A doctor or pharmacist decides which medicine is right for you.
Dydrogesterone
- Duphaston 10 · 10 mg tablet
Norethisterone
- Primolut N · 5 mg tablet
Common questions
When should I see a doctor about my periods?
See a doctor if periods are very heavy, last long, are very painful, stop for months when not pregnant, or you bleed between periods or after sex. The cause needs to be found before any treatment is chosen.
Do hormone tablets treat the cause of period problems?
They can help control symptoms such as bleeding or pain, but the right treatment depends on the cause, which a doctor must find first. Hormone tablets are not suitable for everyone, so they should be taken only as prescribed.
Sources
- Duphaston (dydrogesterone) 10 mg: usage. RxReasoner (summary of the EU/UK Summary of Product Characteristics)
- Primolut N (norethisterone): usage. RxReasoner (summary of the UK Summary of Product Characteristics)