WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: [Birth Control] Are these normal side effects?

Re: [Birth Control] Are these normal side effects?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 13:21:03 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 10 Jan 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I am going to be starting my third week (on Sun) of the second cycle of
>OrthoTri and I was wondering if it is normal to have cramps like your
>going to start your period everyday (but I did have pelvic pain before
>thats why I am on it and for birth control)and also to have sore breasts
>most of the month. It all started the end of the first week of this
>second pack. First month was fine and dandy no problem except maybe
>nauseous here and there which was typical I was told but none of that
>(naseousness) this month. I got my period on the 3rd day of the
>Placebos last month which was Christmas for my normal 4 - 4 1/2 days. It
>feels like something is getting aggravated in my pelvic region. I am
>going to wait it out the rest of the month to see how I am on the
>placebos then try going on to the third month but I just cant live like
>this if it is going to be like this every month and I do take them on
>time havent missed any. What other pill or Birth Control would you
>recommend that might solve the problems? Any reply is appreciated.
>thanks

The breast tenderness is fairly common. Switching to another brand probably won't change anything.

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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