birth control - Page 23

PM_Mama00 · #**331** 07-29-2006, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DolphinChicaDDD

i heart seasonale. the summer has been much more enjoyable. i haven't had any problems with seasonale.

eta: no problems with craps or pms either.

Lol craps or cramps? Both can be problems during that special time. (lol sorry for the TMI)

JenMarie · #**332** 07-29-2006, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wine&SilverBlue

Those of you who have switched pills - did you have a lot of bad side effects from it? How do you decide what pill to switch to?

I've been on Alesse (and recently the generic version of it) for almost 5 years, so it's hard for me to tell what's "normal" for me and what is a side effect of the pill. I had really serious (unrelated) medical problems at appx the same time and started another medication that I am also still on.

I've recently been thinking about switching pills to see if anything changes, but I'm getting ready to start law school in a month and I'm afraid that it could cause big problems that I wouldn't want to deal with at that time. I am thinking about possibly making a switch over winter break after my first semester.

How long did it take your body to adjust to the new pill? If you were on Alesse did you notice any side effects? Did switching help?

I loved Alesse, but it wasn't formulary and expensive, and I'm allergic to the generic form. I switched to Levlen (Yasmin) about a year ago and the only thing I've had problems with were my cycles started a day later (and were shorter!) and at the risk of being TMI, the "dried out" side affect seems to be a bit more noticable. But I can't go off of a lo-dose pill because of my diabetes, so the docs gave me other ideas. But that's the only real change I've experienced.

But why change a good thing? If you love Alesse, why switch?

PM_Mama00 · #**333** 07-29-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JenMarie

I loved Alesse, but it wasn't formulary and expensive, and I'm allergic to the generic form. I switched to Levlen (Yasmin) about a year ago and the only thing I've had problems with were my cycles started a day later (and were shorter!) and at the risk of being TMI, the "dried out" side affect seems to be a bit more noticable. But I can't go off of a lo-dose pill because of my diabetes, so the docs gave me other ideas. But that's the only real change I've experienced.

But why change a good thing? If you love Alesse, why switch?

What's Levlen? I've never heard of that. I'm on Yasmin and at $47 a month, I can't afford it anymore, but I also can't afford the excruciating cramps 1-2 week "visits".

JenMarie · #**334** 07-29-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

What's Levlen? I've never heard of that. I'm on Yasmin and at $47 a month, I can't afford it anymore, but I also can't afford the excruciating cramps 1-2 week "visits".

It was on the Yasmin chart in my doc's office. It's low-dose and generic. So it might be in the same "family"/drug manufacturer as Yasmin, but may not be an exact relative of it.

Sorry for the confusion. I threw out the box as I'm waiting for my refill pills to ship. The Rx label usually says what it substitutes if it's generic. I'll look it up and see what it's non-generic form is.

jillybean · #**335** 07-29-2006, 11:18 PM

So my doctor just put me on Ortho Lo to regulate me and help with my pain. This will be my first time on the pill. I'm supposed to start the sunday after my cycle begins - will this prolong my period? Anyone know?

PM_Mama00 · #**336** 07-30-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JenMarie

It was on the Yasmin chart in my doc's office. It's low-dose and generic. So it might be in the same "family"/drug manufacturer as Yasmin, but may not be an exact relative of it.

Sorry for the confusion. I threw out the box as I'm waiting for my refill pills to ship. The Rx label usually says what it substitutes if it's generic. I'll look it up and see what it's non-generic form is.

Is it new? I was in the doc office I think in February, but then again I duno if there was even a Yasmin chart up. The reason I'm on Yasmin is because it has a diaretic in it so that bloating will be kept at a minimum... not that it still doesn't happen. He said there is no generic to Yasmin, so if this pill is a relative of it, I'm definitely gona look into it. It's ridiculous that my insurance doesn't cover birth control, even for medical purposes. I'm sure if I was a guy and needed Viagara it'd cover it.

valkyrie · #**337** 07-30-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jillybean

So my doctor just put me on Ortho Lo to regulate me and help with my pain. This will be my first time on the pill. I'm supposed to start the sunday after my cycle begins - will this prolong my period? Anyone know?

The pill will probably cut your period short if you start taking it while you have your period. In general, the pill often makes your period shorter and lighter.

jillybean · #**338** 07-30-2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by valkyrie

The pill will probably cut your period short if you start taking it while you have your period. In general, the pill often makes your period shorter and lighter.

Well this is excellent news! Thanks valkyrie. I need to start writing these questions down before i go see my doctor

ni76 · #**339** 08-13-2006, 06:41 PM

I do not trust condoms , 2 years ago I was pregnant , unfortunately decided to abortion. now I do not have a regular sex life so wondering if there is a healthy way for protection other than condom.

Akkus · #**340** 08-13-2006, 07:00 PM

I've never used protection in my life.

SydneyK · #**341** 08-14-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Akkus

I've never used protection in my life.

Hopefully, then, you're a virgin.

AlphaFrog · #**342** 08-14-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SydneyK

Hopefully, then, you're a virgin.

Either that, or he likes Mr. Winkie resembling a cauliflower.

Akkus · #**343** 08-14-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SydneyK

Hopefully, then, you're a virgin.

I'm not a virgin. My partners have always been on birth control pills. I never wore condom.

aephi alum · #**344** 08-14-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Akkus

I'm not a virgin. My partners have always been on birth control pills. I never wore condom.

Birth control pills are not 100% effective against pregnancy. They do not protect at all against sexually transmitted diseases.

This is not rocket science.

Wrap it up or live with the consequences.

Akkus · #**345** 08-14-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by aephi alum

Birth control pills are not 100% effective against pregnancy. They do not protect at all against sexually transmitted diseases.

This is not rocket science.

Wrap it up or live with the consequences.

You are right.