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Re: BCPs- Blood loss and period durationFrom: Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 9 Jan 2002 22:38:41 -0600 (CST)
At Wed, 9 Jan 2002, Tara wrote: > >I am currently taking Ortho-Cept and have been for six years. I am very >happy with it except for one thing..I have always been told that periods >on the pill get lighter and shorter. That has NEVER happened to me. I >hear women on the pill complaining that they hardly bleed at all and it >makes me want to scream! I wish I had that problem! My period still >lasts for 7-8 days and I bleed very heavily. Is there a different pill >formulation that would lessen the length of time/amount of blood loss? I >would be willing to switch brands if it would help. >I really would like your input. Thanks. A change may help. Your gynecological health care provider should be able to advise you of alternate brands. There are many options available, and some may be cheaper or more easily available in your area or clinic.
-- Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS Family Nurse Practitioner
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