Re: Dr. Wang- clarification please...
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 16:05:34 -0600 (CST)
Ajustment - your body has to get adjusted to pills again.
At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, Emme wrote:
>
>You said "since you have been off for a couple of months, that could be
>a factor also." A factor in what...effectiveness? adjustment symptoms?
>Could you please clarify for me? Thanks :)
>
>I have an awful headache and nausea at the moment, but I'm thinking it
>can't be attributed to Allesse, since when I was on its stronger
>triphasic counterpart (Triphasil) I didn't experience anything like that
>when I first started taking the pill...
>
>At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, j wang, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>Alesse is just as effective as other pills. You may take some time
>>adjusting to the new pill, but also since you have been off for a couple
>>of months, that could be a factor also. Breakthrough does not mean that
>>the effectiveness is diminished as long as all pills are taken
>>correctly.
>>
>>At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, Emme wrote:
>>>
>>>i have "heard" (which doesn't necessarily mean it's true, of course)
>>>that because Allesse is so low dose, it might not be as effective as
>>>other bcps. Now that it has been out for awhile, can you tell me how
>>>valid this claim is? Is there anything I should watch out for (if there
>>>is breakthrough bleeding after my period is over does that mean it's not
>>>effective)? Thanks so much!
>>
>>--
>>James Wang, M.D
>>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>>Tufts University School of Medicine
>>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>>and/or interventions.
>>
--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.