WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2002: Re: [Birth Control] early, light period on alesse?

Re: [Birth Control] early, light period on alesse?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:23:39 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 28 Feb 2002, kari wrote: >
>I've been on Alesse for 4 months. The second period I had with it
>started early, with 2 active pink pills left. My third period was on
>time (3rd day of inactive pills), but on the light side, more of a
>brownish color, and only lasted 3 days. Now (my 4th period on the
>pill), I got my period this morning, but I still have 3 active pills
>left. I've been feeling heavy cramps, and moderate, still more on the
>brown side than red. Is all of this normal?

Yes A"less"e has a low dose of estrogen in it and is noted for causing this kind of bleeding. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this.

I made an appointment to >see my doctor, and possibly change my pill brand. Would you recommend
>this?

Only if I couldn't convince you that it was normal. Also it may straighten out in 3-6 months. anyway.

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