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Re: Oh The Joys....(probbaly should of added this info)
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 21 Dec 2001 19:05:26 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 21 Dec 2001, Robin wrote:
>Oh yeah.. forgot to mention.. I have been on Aleese 28 bcp for 1 1/2 years.
>At Fri, 21 Dec 2001, Amy wrote:
>>
>>History: chronic pelvic pain, unilateral oopherectomy12/4/01 (right
>>ovary removed). On Alesse 28 bcp to help with irregular, heavy and
>>quite often painful periods. Tubal ligation in Feb 1998.
>>
>>I skipped the placebo pills (per drs advice), of my last pack. Primarily
>>to avoid the breakthrough bleeding and the discomfort associated with
>>it, while I recovered from surgery. 2 incicion sites are infected, not
>>bad though. Taking Keflex 4 x's day for 10 days. Starting having some
>>spotting on 12/13/01, and still going, (on tissue everytime I use
>>bathroom). Light pink, mixed with mucous. I figured since I was
>>spotting, and its already been a week of this, that I would skip the
>>next set of placebo pills to avoid another week of bleeding. This
>>sounds logical to me. Would like some opinions on this though. I did
>>notify my MD about it last Friday, the 14th, she said that was ok (as
>>far as spotting goes). I also asked her what is the most amount of time
>>a woman can skip the placbo pills and be ok.. she said no more than 3-4
>>continuous months, and then after that a break is recommended. If
>>anyone has anything to add to this thought: please don't hold back :)
>>
>>This is strange for me, and quite frankly.. its starting to get on my
>>nerves! (the spotting).
>
>The spotting is probably normal. If you just started the Pill within
>the last couple of months, give it another month and see how things go.
>They recommend you stay with one pill for at least three months. You
>have to give it time to adjust.
>
>Some Drs. say you should have a period every 3-4 months as your Dr.
>suggested, while others say it is okay to take the pill continously much
>longer without problems.
>
>--
>Robin
>
>--
>~Robin~
>
>List Owner, Chronic Pain Support Group
>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChronicPainSupportGroup
>
>I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
>
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