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Re: DianetteFrom: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 13 Nov 2002 22:31:49 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 5 Oct 2001, Kate wrote: > >Katy > >I took Dianette for about 6 years. It did not make me put on weight or >make by breasts larger. In fact, I think I lost weight on it! > >Why has your doctor chosen this exact pill? Has he diagnosed PCOS. It >was used for me because of bad skin problems related to PCOS. > >As far as side effects go I experienced none. The pill merely masks the >symptoms of PCOS, so the only problem I have had with it is when I >stopped taking it and the PCOS reared its ugly head. I don't think the >pill made things any worse, it just puts you in a 'deep freeze' for the >time that you take it. > >As far as having periods go, your doctor may be worried about you >getting too thick a lining on your womb if you are not bleeding every >month. This can be dangerous so it's worth asking him/her about this. > >I hope this helps. > >-- >Kate > >At Fri, 5 Oct 2001, Katy wrote: >> >>Hi, im 18 years old in December and ive only ever had 2 periods when i >>was 14, so the doctor has put me on dianette after blood tests and >>scans. The thing im worried about is that i dont want to gain weight or >>for my breasts to enlarge and im seriously considering just not taking >>it. Even though i do want my periods to start, i dont want these other >>things to to happen. Also what other side effects are there and how >>long before they kick in?. that is very important to know. Also when u >>come off Dianette does everything return to normal? >
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