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Re: Likelihood of Break through bleeding with Alesse?

From: Ashli (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 5 Nov 2002 22:20:29 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 23 Oct 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Mon, 21 Oct 2002, cassy wrote:
>>
>>I have read all about the break through bleeding and other common side
>>effects with different bcp's. But, I was just wondering what percentage
>>of women actually develop these. I have just stared taking Alesse and
>>wondered if it happened in all that took it or what percentage? Is it
>>common enought that I should just be waiting for the day it happens or
>>not to worry at all??
>>
>>Thanks!!!
>>Cassy
>
>i was on Alesse for about a year and experienced no break through
>bleeding. I did have lighter shorter periods, but with nasty cramps. I
>decided the cramps werent worth it. Good luck

I was on Alesse for about 5 months and experienced heavy, prolonged bleeding between periods. I was also still in a lot of pain. I haven't had so many problems on TriCyclen. I have recently been diagnosed with endometriosis and that could have been a factor. Good Luck!

--
Ashli





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