WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: [Birth Control] Aviane as substitute for Alesse

Re: [Birth Control] Aviane as substitute for Alesse

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sat, 10 Nov 2001 14:58:57 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 15 Aug 2001, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote: >
>At Wed, 15 Aug 2001, anon wrote:
>>
>>My doctor just prescribed Alesse. I'm starting the pill again after
>>several years without taking it. I previously took ortho tri-cyclen,
>>but had bad nausea and sometimes vomiting.
>>
>>My insurance company substituted Aviane, which I read only got approval
>>this past May, so I'm a little apprehensive. Since I've never taken
>>Alesse, I won't even know if Aviane works the same.
>>
>>Has anyone had experience switching from Alesse to Aviane?
>>
>>What is the medical opinion about the two being interchangeable?
>
>Aviane is likely a generic version and I do not have any specific
>information on the hormonal content...
>Lynn
>
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>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
>
>**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.
>
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>
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>

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My Doctor Prescribed Aviane because I have been having problem with bleeding - probably pre menposial
Question is I have been taking it 12 days - when can I expect to stop bleeding?

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