Skip to content

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal uterine bleeding is bleeding outside the usual menstrual pattern. It can involve changes in how often bleeding happens, how long it lasts or how much blood is lost.

Provera

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg

Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets for missed periods and irregular bleeding. They are a synthetic progesterone that stabilises the uterine lining.

From$0.43/ tabletView

Aygestin

Norethindrone Acetate

5mg

Norethindrone acetate tablets for endometriosis and secondary amenorrhoea. It changes the lining of the womb so it does not grow abnormally.

From$1.17/ tabletView

Key points

  • Bleeding between periods or bleeding after menopause falls outside the usual menstrual pattern.
  • Causes can include hormonal changes or conditions affecting the uterus, and may vary by life stage.
  • Treatment is based on the cause and can include hormone medicines or other care.

Medicines listed for abnormal uterine bleeding

The listed products are tablets containing Medroxyprogesterone Acetate and Norethindrone Acetate. Both are progestogens, a type of hormone medicine. In this catalogue, they are listed for abnormal uterine bleeding, including bleeding that differs from usual periods.

Further reading