Re: [Birth Control] Alesse
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 11:13:47 -0500 (CDT)
The info you received in incorrect. Alesse is a low dose pill (20mcg
estrogen) and LESS likely to cause depression and acne than most pills
because of the lower dose.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 29 Sep 2001, Lynn wrote:
>
>At Thu, 27 Sep 2001, Lynn wrote:
>>
>>My question is I have my tubes tied. But I have cysts on my ovaries. My
>>periods are really heavy and full of clotts. My doctor prescribed
>>Alesse. i've never taken that kind of pill so I looked up on the
>>computer and it says that most people get depressed and have bad acne.
>>Is this true? I'd hate to be more depressed then I already am plus the
>>acne. Please let me know if this is only rumor. Have you heard of
>>this? Thanks Lynn
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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