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Re: [Birth Control] TriPhasil vs. Ortho-Tri-Cyclen

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 20 Nov 2001 11:23:42 -0600 (CST)


At Tue, 20 Nov 2001, Chris wrote: >
>It has recently been suggested that I switch from TriPhasil which I have
>been taking for 10 years to Ortho-Tri-Cyclen. I am worried that I will
>experience side effects such as weight gain (I struggle with my weight
>as it is, although I am VERY active in sports) and hair growth. Can you
>tell me if Ortho-TC is likely to cause these problems? I know that
>changing levels of estrogen vs. progestin are the main causes for these
>side effects and I am wondering how the levels in the new pill differ
>from my old pill. Being as Ortho-TC is a 35/35/35 phasic pill and
>TriPhasil is a 30/40/30 pill... both of which contain different types
>of Progestin. Basically I need to understand how these different types
>and levels will effect me. Thanks for any help you can give!

If you like Triphasil, and are not having problems with it, don't change. OTC is a great pill, but any change in pills may lead to side effects, and if the Triphasil is doing well, why change?

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.




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