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Re: 2 Questions about Alesse. Itchness and extended use. From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:09:59 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: IUD with Endometriosis" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: gular Brownish Discharge" In reply to: Tanya: "2 Questions about Alesse. Itchness and extended use." At Tue, 17 Sep 2002, Tanya wrote: > >Hi, I just started taking Alesse because I have very bad periods and a 3 >cm ovarian cyst. I would like to take Alesse for an extended amount of >time without stopping for the week of the period. >So I was wondering how long I can continually take Alesse without >stopping, I've heard 4 months. >Also I have a bit of skin itching since starting this pill. Is this >normal? >Thank you! > >-- >QUADERA > Medically speaking, you can take it in a continous fashion for as long as you wish. Some women prefer to have a periodic bleed, and it does lessen the chance of breakthrough bleeding, but it is not essential. -- 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: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: IUD with Endometriosis" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: gular Brownish Discharge" In reply to: Tanya: "2 Questions about Alesse. Itchness and extended use."

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