WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2002: Re: [Birth Control] Allese

Re: [Birth Control] Allese

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 6 Feb 2002 13:32:41 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 6 Feb 2002, Amy wrote: >
>I hope you can help answer some questions for me. I am one of those rare
>cases who has had many problems finding the right birth control pill. I've
>been through about 8 different ones, each with side effects ranging from
>horrible mood swings to bleeding for 31 days straight. Finally, I I settled
>on Allese with no apparent side effects. Until now. It seems that since
>I've been on this pill my sexual drive has all but diminished. Is this
>common? If this is a problem with Allese I will have to find another option
>other than the pill.
>
>Thank you.
>
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As you have found, side-effects with individual women vary. It is certainly possible that there is a relationship to your libido. However, if you have not been on the pill for at least 3-4 months, I would give a longer trial... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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