Nustrate Side Effects

Hi, iv'e been taking this nustrate inj. for a period of 10 months. Since i began using it i dont get my periods, which they explain is not a problem. My problem is, for the past 3 months i've been having terrible back pain and want to know if maybe it's caused from the injection or not? Thanks. ## Is the pain constant, or are there just certain times it happens? For instance, do you notice it every day, all day, or could it be occurring just around the time you'd normally have your menstrual cycle? This medication may cause some side effects, but it's really hard to guess if it's what's behind your issue from just the limited information in this post. Have you talked to your doctor? ## Hello Ive been using the injection for 4 months now and latley ive been ex...

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I have been on nustrate for 7 years now, i dont want to stop yet because im scared that i myt get pregnant and im not ready for a second baby. Will this long term usage have an effect on me once i decide to get pregnant? The only problem i have experienced is that i go on my periods for three weeks but its not heavy bleeding... Plz help ## Hello, Maslow! How are you doing? Have you consulted your doctor? There should be a regular contraceptive that you can take that won't cause you to bleed for 3 weeks of the month, but still prevent pregnancy and it would be much better to use one of them. ## Hi... I havent really thought of that, bt will definatly go c the doctor... Thanx

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Hi. My name is Precious. I used nustrate for the first time a month ago, first weeks were fine but now I've been bleeding for a week endlessly. is this normal??? I'm so worried ## Hello, Precious! How are you? Has there been any change? The can be a side effect of this medication, as reported by the U.S. FDA. It's other typical side effects may possibly include nasuea, dizizness, headache, PMS-like symptoms and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I started nustrate in October and I've been on my period ever since. I'm so annoyed and very frustrated. Will they ever stop or I must just stop this injection?? #depressed ## Unfortunately, that can happen to some people that use this hormonal contraceptive. If it's more than just spotting and isn't stopping, you may need to switch to a different one. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Nustrate#hey I have been using nustrate for the past 3 years now I'm having irregular periods (long periods)and I'm trying to get pregnant my question is that is it possible 4 me to get pregnant? Because I once heard that nurstrate take long to be removed in yo...

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i've been using nustrate injection for the past 4 months and every time when i have a shot my breasts become sore and ichy.is this one of the side effects? ## Nur-Isterate contains the active ingredient Norethindrone, it is a hormonal injection used to help prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual cycles and has a few other medical uses. However because it acts on your hormones, "enlarged or tender breasts" and other bodily changes can be common side effects. Other possible side effects to be aware of may include those listed here: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/a604034.html#side-effects I hope this info helps! ## i have been using unstrate an i was bleeding almost everyday an i stopped but am still bleeding an now i want to be pregnant with my first born please help me

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Hello. I have a year using Nustrate i do not experience major effects on me but everytime my patner (Boyfriend) have intercourse for more than 3 executive days because its a long distance relationship he has back pains and is very convinced that it might be caused by the injection. Is that possible though, for my partner to get effects from my injection. ## No, it is not. The NIH warns that it may cause you side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irregular bleeding, and irritability. However, in his case, it is most likely just due to the vigorous activity of lovemaking. Is he on any medications? ## To the best of my knowledge he is not on any medication.

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Hi my name is Kim I've been using nustrate for 2months n I'm bleeding non stop. I'm feeling nausea n dizziness most of the time n my breast are sore as if I'm pregnant I did 2pregnancy test already but they both negative. I don't know what to use anymore cos even 3months injection I had side effects the Dr told me to try nustrate

I started using Nustrate on the 30th of June this year and i want to know this is it possible to experience side effects while it is my month to take Nustrate again. Im scared that im pregnant because i start eating too much, sleep alot, my breast aches and i have stomach cramps. Can i be pregnant or this are the late side effects of Nustrate? ## Hello, Patience! How are you? There is always a slight risk of pregnancy, but if you've been getting on schedule, it isn't very likely. You can always do a test to ease your mind and be sure. However, the symptoms you've described can also be due to changing hormone levels in your body, which would also make sense if this is slowly wearing off. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My first time taking this nustrate, i had unpr...

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Hi I'm nicky I was on nuristerate for 18 months ago nd I stopped using may this year nd on the second week of July I used pills for a week nd now I'm having signs of pregnancy headache, backache, tiredness, cravings, lower right now left pelvic pain nd had a thick whitish discharge could I be pregnant? ## Hello, Nicky! How are you? Has there been any change? Those symptoms could be due to taking and stopping the hormonal contraceptives, according to the U.S. FDA, or they could be due to pregnancy. The only way to be sure is to have yourself checked for pregnancy, if you've been engaging in intercourse. Other side effects may include weight changes, dizziness and tender breasts.

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Can you please provide me with information on the nustrate injection? ## Nur-Isterate contains the active ingredient Norethisterone, it is a hormonal injection used to help prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual cycles and has a few other medical uses. Side effects may include: injection site irritation, weight changes, headache and irregular periods. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## Thanx ## How long does nustrare take to completely wear off my body.I have been using it for a year and I want to have a baby ## I hear that nu-strate injection causes retention fluid, what exactly is this retention fluit. and how do i prevent it, because ever since i use injection my partner says i am very wet when having sex, and he is not comfortable about that. ## Is it normal to...

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Hello,I started using nustrate in 2014 October and I had no problem and never missed my date. It was a 2 month injection so in February 2015 I found out that I was pregnant and unfortunately it was an ectopic pregnancy. I'm still using the nustrate but I am afraid that the same thing might happen again. what can I use to make certainly sure that I won't fall pregnant? Please help me. ## Hello, Zoro! How are you? I'm very sorry about what happened. You may want to speak to your doctor about adding an oral contraceptive as an extra backup. Some women do, especially since the injection can sometimes cause bleeding and spotting that they want to get under control. The FDA lists the typical side effects of oral contraceptives as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, wei...

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Good day. I wanted to ask, i've been on this inj. for over a year now. And i was due for my inj. on the 18th of dec. and missed it. I was intimate with my partner on the 31st of dec and didn't use protection. 13 days after i missed the shot. Can i be pregnant? ## Hello, Kiri! How are you? Yes, there is a risk of pregnancy. When are you getting your next shot? They will likely want to check for pregnancy, first. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including irritation, redness, headache and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My name is Neo. I've been using nur-Isterate for two years now and I haven't seen my periods since then. I missed my shot on the 8th and got the injction on the 10th. I also had unprotected ...

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Early this year (march) I started using nustrate and stopped using it...I only had two shots, in march and may only, but I still haven't got my period back.....and I want to have a baby. What can I do? What could be the problem? ## Hello Bontle! How are you? It may take a few months for your natural hormones to balance back out and for things to return to normal. If you don't experience a period in the next month, or so, you should consult your doctor to have things checked out. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, PMS-like symptoms and breakthrough bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hello. I'd like to know how long does nustrate take to wear off? I had 2 shots and it's now been two months and I haven...

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Hi , six week's after I gave birth i started to take birth control injection. Since then my baby has a very loose stomach if you don't know u will think it's diarrhoea. And again he doesn't sleep during the day, this is really worring me cos I'm breastfeeding ## That is the normal time it is given and said to be safe for the infant. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including weight gain, nausea, dizziness and irregular periods. Many children that are breast fed have very soft, grainy stools. Have you had this checked out by his pediatrician? Sleeping can be a whole different issue. How active is he?

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I have been using nustrate since after the birth of my 19month old son. my period stopped completely about a year ago but recently I have been spotting, for about a week now. I have had headaches,nausea, I feel bloated, my trousers are very tight around my waist and I experience all these symptoms at the same time. could I be pregnant? also I stopped breastfeeding about 2 months back but my breasts still have milk ## There is a risk of pregnancy, but not a very high one. If you are worried, it would be best to have yourself check for it. However, according to NIH reports, those can be normal side effects of the medication. Other side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, headache, and PMS-like symptoms. Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications? ## I am not ...

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Hi. My name is dineo and I have being using nustrate for 6 years now n I haven't been menstruating since. Pls help. ## Some women don't menstruate, when using hormonal contraceptives, according to NIH reports. Other side effects may include nausea, headache, irritability, and PMS-like symptoms. When was your last exam by your doctor? Are you on any other medications? ## Hi, I had the depo provera inj. on the 16th of march and I waited up until the 23rd of april to have unprotected intercourse. Is there any chance that I could get pregnant? ## Hi my name is lala I'm 32 years old and i have been using nustrate injection since from 2010 after giving birth to u first born child and i have stoped using the injection for the post e month now and me and my boyfriend we what to have...

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Hi. I would like to know, what are the chances of falling pregnant while using the contraception? ## Less than a percent, if you get all shots on time and not late and don't miss any. Side effects may include nausea, headache and spotting. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi I was using Nustrate for ten months, then I decided to change to Triphasils, now I assumed that I'm pregnant. I never went to my periods for two months. My breast is growing big and my nipples is very sore. Please help I'm confused. ## Hey is it possible to be pregnant when u r on nurstrate? my bf n I had an unprotected intercourse, just after two days I felt so weird, my breast started to be sore, I have abdominal pains, but I'm still expecting my periods. Before getting intimate with my b...

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Hi, I've been taking Nustrate for 2 months and I just spotted last mobth. This month I did not see my period & i did not have intercourse for the whole month. However i'm having a terrible headache & abdominal cramps. Can i stop using it? Please help. ## Hello, Betty! How are you? No one can make you keep taking it, if you don't want to do so. However, the NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irregular periods, PMS-like symptoms, and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hello. I have been using nustrate from 2011 until November last year when I decided not to go to the clinic for prevention. I didn't get my period until now which is about four months out now and am stressed cuz I want a baby now. Can anyone help me plz? ## Hello, Kabelo! How are you? It can take several months for your body to balance your hormones back out on its own, so you have your periods and ovulate in order to get pregnant. Along with skipping, by stopping you, may experience some other withdrawal effects, as listed by the FDA, which may include nausea, headache and PMS-like symptoms. If you don't experience one soon, you should consult a doctor. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi. I was taking nustrate for the past six years and I quit it this year just to ge...

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Hi I have been using nustrate for the past 10 months, in april I decided 2 stop because I have not been getting my periods since I started! I understand its one of the side effects as it was stated by da nurse at the clinic, now my question is....... I want to have my periods bt nothing is happening since I stopped in april...... Is there anything you can recommend I take so that I can get my periods? Pls help ## Hi Tebogo! It might take your body afew months 2 re-adjust. If u r that concerned, call your Dr. That's what I would do.

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