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Re: [Birth Control] alesse to minestrin
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 21:02:49 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 19 Nov 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I was on Alesse for 4 months. The breakthrough bleeding did not go away
>>and I was on my period for 8 days a month and one week BEFORE the
>>placebo pills.
>>My doctor just switched me to minestrin 1/20- My question is- before I
>>start:
>>Is there a HUGE difference between the 2 pills

I don't know what progesterone is in minestrin (haven't heard of it) , but likely to be pretty similar.
- are my chances of >>gaining weight or moodiness greater now?

No way to predict.
with Alesse I didnt gain a >>pound but experienced severe moodiness- when I was on tri cyclen I
>>gained 10lbs!- I am frustrated.
>>So please let me know the difference between ALesse and minestrin 1/20.
>>Many Thanks!!!!!!

-- James Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.

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