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Norethisterone enantate in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome


K.D. Gunston

Abstract

The aim of this prospective study was to assess whether norethisterone enantate can  be recommended for use in patients with premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) who also require effective contraception. The subjects were 20 patillnts with severe PMS who required effective contraceptiol1. Premenstrual symptom scores on norethisterone enllntate and oral contraceptives were compared. Significantly fewer and less severe symptoms were experienced by patients on horethisterone enantate than those on oral contraceptive. Norethisterone enantate can therefore be recommended lor use in  patients with PMS who also require effective Cl:lntraception.

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