What is the treatment for menstrual cycle irregularity in women using Norplant?
Treatment options for menstrual cycle irregularity in Norplant users include: • A short course of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication is often a useful temporizing measure, however this rarely provides a long-term solution • Adding cyclical estrogen for 21 days (if there is no contraindication) with 2 mg ethinyl estradiol, 1.25 mg conjugated estrogen, or the combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) for a couple months may help to build up a thin (atrophic) endometrium Neither of these treatment options will interfere with the contraceptive efficacy of Norplant.
