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Re: commend a birth control pill?
From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 12 May 2000 12:29:06 -0400
Anyone have any info on Orthocept?? I've beeen on it for 8 years...it brings on
my cycle but was wondering if it's ok for PCOS.
Ginger wrote:
> Hi Christine-
> I have read and been told that triphasal pills aren't good for us
> because since there is not a constant level of hormones, there is a
> possibility that while we are taking the lower dose portion of the
> package we may develop folicles which may lead to more cysts in or on
> our ovaries. Sorry this is a vague explaination, maybe if you search
> the archives you may get more complete information. I know that this
> topic has been discussed before, so maybe there will be an older post
> that helps explain it better.
>
> At Fri, 12 May 2000, Christine wrote:
> >
> >Really? Tri-cyclen is not good for PCOS? I am sooo confused. My RE told
> >me it WAS a good choice. Can anyone tell me why not the tri-cyclene?
> >
> >I have to say, I have been on ortho pills (1/35's and tri-cylcene) for
> >almost ten years with no noticeable reduction in hair or acne. My RE
> >says that if I had not been on the BCPs all this long my acne/hirsutism
> >would be alot worse.
> >
> >At Fri, 12 May 2000, Ginger wrote:
> >>
> >>Hi Mary-
> >>Add yet another vote for OrthoCyclen. I just began my 3rd cycle of it
> >>and I really can't believe the difference. I was apprehensive to go on
> >>anything, but I have been very happy with this. I had been waxing my
> >>upper lip and chin at least twice a week. I have been able to gradually
> >>decrease how often I've had to, and it has now been 3 weeks since I
> >>waxed and I only have a few very light, blond hairs instead of the usual
> >>course black ones. I have also felt a lot more "stable" - the mood
> >>swings are gone. I even made it through all of my finals at school
> >>without snapping at my husband or kids for trivial reasons- a huge
> >>accomplishment for me, since I used to blow up for stupid things only to
> >>feel awful about it as soon as it happened. I cannot say for sure that
> >>the Pill has made all of these differences, because I am also taking
> >>Chromium GTF and low-carbing (somewhat! :) ). But, if you are going to
> >>try something, I would certainly look into the OrthoCyclen. Make sure
> >>your doctor doesn't give you the TriCyclen though. Triphasal pills
> >>aren't good for us PCOSers. Good luck with whatever you decide!
> >>
> >>At Thu, 11 May 2000, Mary wrote:
> >>>
> >>>I am considering trying the pill again for 2nd time in my life since I
> >>>now know the importance in making sure I have a regular period. But
> >>>last one I was on--desogen--made me fattttt and really literally so
> >>>depressed I was suidicdal at times(!)
> >>>
> >>>But..how do you know how you'll react to a pill? how do you choose?
> >>>anyone have any recommendations? thanks!
>
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