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Should I be worried that my period is ten days late after taking Crina NCR 10 mg for five days, even though it came within a week of stopping the medication last month?

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Should I be worried that my period is ten days late after taking Crina NCR 10 mg for five days, even though it came within a week of stopping the medication last month?

Asked by Female, 38 · 13 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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13 days ago

Crina NCR contains norethisterone, a hormone that regulates your uterine lining. While your period came quickly last month, it is very common for your body to respond differently from cycle to cycle. A ten-day delay can happen as your natural hormones adjust after stopping the medication. To give you peace of mind, I recommend taking a home pregnancy test if you are sexually active. If it is negative, your period should arrive soon as your system resets. However, if it remains delayed for another week or you experience severe pain, please reach out to your gynecologist for a quick checkup.

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