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Does norethindrone suppress FSH, LH completely?

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Endocrinology · Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center Endocrinology

I don't think progesterone alone would suppress LH and FSH completely so other pituitary hormones should be checked and if low, check MRI of sella. Also check for other exogenous hormone use/OTC supplements.

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Endocrinology · UCLA

Agree, and also remember to check for biotin-containing supplements that can lead to falsely decreased FSH/LH.

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