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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) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Rich: "backpain and vaginal discomfort" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Color of menstruation, pain, etc." In reply to: Chris: "[Birth Control] TriPhasil vs. Ortho-Tri-Cyclen" Next in thread: Chris: "Re: [Birth Control] TriPhasil vs. Ortho-Tri-Cyclen" Reply: Chris: "Re: [Birth Control] TriPhasil vs. Ortho-Tri-Cyclen" 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? -- 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. Next message: Rich: "backpain and vaginal discomfort" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Color of menstruation, pain, etc." In reply to: Chris: "[Birth Control] TriPhasil vs. Ortho-Tri-Cyclen" Next in thread: Chris: "Re: [Birth Control] TriPhasil vs. Ortho-Tri-Cyclen" Reply: Chris: "Re: [Birth Control] TriPhasil vs. Ortho-Tri-Cyclen"

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