Re: Ovcon 35 - terrible side effects
From: mary (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Sep 28 21:27:46 2003
Hi Terese,
Don't know if you're still struggling with your bcp or not, but I found
a website with a helpful table. It lists best bcp's for prevention fo
different side effects and it has a section for endo sufferers at the
bottom. Hope it helps!
The link: http://www.wdxcyber.com/ncontr13.htm
At Thu, 21 Aug 2003, Terese wrote:
>
>Hi ladies-
>
>I have been taking Ovcon 35 for two months now and am having a terrible
>time with it. I'm taking it for Endo pain. I think I have EVERY side
>effect possible! Almost immediately after taking it (less than 24 hours)
>I felt nauseous. I should invest in tampon and maxi pad stock because
>I'm keeping them in business! I'm bleeding almost everyday and yes, I'm
>taking the pill at the SAME time everyday! (I guess this is a good BC
>pill for me if I don't want to get pregnant because I can't ever have
>sex due to constant bleeding) While on this pill, I am moody (never had
>this problem when I was NOT on the pill), my bra size has increased
>about a cup and a half, I'm bloated all of the time, with my stomach
>being upset I have problems sleeping, I'm cramping, and I'm at the point
>where I want to give up with this pill! I talked to my doctor and she
>said that she has never heard of any complaints with this pill! That is
>hard for me to believe, there has to be someone else out there that has
>gone through the same hell as me with this pill!
>
>I have taken Ortho Novom 777 in the past (5 years) and NEVER remember
>any of these side effects, not even within the first month! Actually, I
>gained a little weight and my chest grew a little, but it was not nearly
>as bad as what I'm experiencing with Ovcon 35! I was on the Depo shot
>where I bled a lot and became anemic; I am worried that the same will
>happen with being on Ovcon.
>
>I know every woman is different with their reactions to BC pills, but I
>was wondering if any of you ladies had a problem with this Ovcon pill?
>If so, what worked better for you? Any suggestion as to what I could
>take instead of this Ovcon 35? I really don't think I can continue with
>this Ovcon 35 and hope my body adjusts because I can't take these side
>effects anymore!
>
>There has to be something better for me out there, something that is
>good for Endo pain... This is just very frustrating and any suggestions
>would be greatly appreciated.
>
>--
>Terese
>
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mary
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