WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2002: Re: NOR-QD Side Effects

Re: NOR-QD Side Effects

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Nov 2002 14:51:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 14 Nov 2002, Spacey wrote: >
>I started taking Nor-qd on the first day of my period as indicated
>insert provided with the pills. How long should you be on the pill
>before totally relying on it as the only form of contraceptive? I have
>heard various opinions. The insert says 48 hours. I called the
>manufacturer and spoke to a pharmacist and she said 7 days. My concern
>is that I was on the pill on 7 days and did not use any other form of
>protection. Should I be concerned? If so, Are you fertile immediately
>following your period? According to most ovulation calendars I looked at
>I was not fertile, but there are a few that say I could have been.
>After three weeks of being on the pill, I have discontinued use due to
>severe constipation. Now I am cramping really badly. Should I be
>getting my period any day now or should it come its normal time? I have
>also noticed extreme discharge since taking the pill. Is that another
>side effect?

1) 7 days is fine. 2) period will come soon. 3) a side effect.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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