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Which medication, Deviry 10mg or Regesteron 5mg, is better for stopping heavy bleeding and safer for someone who is planning to get pregnant?

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Which medication, Deviry 10mg or Regesteron 5mg, is better for stopping heavy bleeding and safer for someone who is planning to get pregnant?

Asked by Female, 27 · 8 days ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

8 days ago

Both Deviry (medroxyprogesterone) and Regesteron (norethisterone) are progestins that effectively control heavy bleeding. Generally, norethisterone (Regesteron) is highly effective at quickly stopping heavy bleeding. Neither medication will harm your long-term fertility, as they are cleared from your body quickly once stopped. However, neither should be taken once you are pregnant. Because you are planning to conceive, I gently recommend discussing this with your gynecologist.

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