Re: Allese 28 day birthcontrol pill
From: Maria (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 14:47:30 -0500 (CDT)
HI,
I don't want to scare you , but I do know that Allesse has been
notorious in causing hair loss in women, though not necessarily those
with PCOS. I have two close friends who both had TE hair shedding on
that pill, and many more discuss it as the cause of their shedding at
hairsite.com. However, as you know, we all react differently to
different pills, so it could be very good for you. Joelle below, for
example, seems to be doing well on it. just thought I'd give you that
warning....
At Mon, 16 Sep 2002, Joelle wrote:
>
>Hi, I have tried the Allesse 28 for 3 months and I loved it. I had
>breast tenderness with it and my periods were slightly heavier but I
>also lost some weight. I have a new doctor now and she recommended
>Yasmin and she wants me to try that for 3 months and if I don't like it
>she will switch me back.
>Hope this helps! Joelle
>At Mon, 23 Jul 2001, Anna wrote:
>>
>>Hi Shelly. I haven't heard of Allese 28 but I am also interested in
>>which birth control to go on. I recently stopped treatment of Actos (to
>>improve insulin sensitivity) because it wasn't helping with PCOS and I'm
>>not ready to become pregnant yet. I've been off the pill for over a
>>year because my blood pressure was getting high and have been on BP med
>>since. I would like to know if there are any birth control pills that
>>are helpful with PCOS symptoms (facial hair/acne/etc) but don't cause
>>significant rise in blood pressure. Unfortunatly, none of the doctors I
>>have spoke to seem to know this. I'd like to hear if the Allese 28 has
>>been working for you. Thanks!
>>
>>At Thu, 5 Jul 2001, Shelly wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi. I haven't posted in a long time. I went to the doctor today, to
>>>have my yearly physical, bloodwork re-done, etc. My doctor asked if I
>>>wanted to go on birthcontrol pills. After hearing about success with
>>>Diane and the new Yasmin, I was going to ask her about it any way. She
>>>said it would really help with the PCOS. She gave me a sample of Allese
>>>28 to try before she writes the perscription, because I've had so much
>>>trouble with other pills. I have never heard of this pill and can't
>>>find alot of information on the net. Has anyone heard of Allese? or
>>>been on it? I would appreciate any info.
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