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norethisterone · Medicine question

Is norethisterone (Primolut N) used to treat endometriosis?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, norethisterone (Primolut N) is indicated for treating endometriosis.

Sources for this answer

Primolut NBayer plc · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 15Document updated 11 January 2019

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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