WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2003: Re: Alesse and 26 day cycle??

Re: Alesse and 26 day cycle??

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:34:57 -0600 (CST)

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You will probably have to change dosage.

At Thu, 30 Jan 2003, casey wrote: >
>I have almost finished my 4th pack of Alesse and have been having the
>same problem. I need to know if Alesse's effectiveness is being
>compromised. Here's the situation:
>
>1st pack...took my last active pill and started my period that night
>(Sat.)
>2nd pack...started period Friday with one last active pill remaining for
>Sat.
>3rd pack...started period Thurs. night with two active pills remaining
>for Fri. & Sat.
>4th pack...started period Tues. night with active pills remaing thru
>Sat. This is this week!!
>
>I'm on my second full day of my period today and still have active pills
>left to take!!! What will happen next week, when my period is over and
>I'm taking the placebos?? Will I still be protected if I continue my
>pack as it is and just hope it straightens itself out with another month
>or two? Or, should I do something different, like just skipping the
>plcebos and going on with the fifth pack after the actives are finished
>in the pack I'm taking now? Or, should I just go to the Dr. again? This
>is the only problem I am having with Alesse. And last question, if I go
>on to discuss this with my Dr...would Yasmin be a good replacement. It's
>another lower dose pill...would that help my problem??
>
>Sorry this is so long. Thanks for any advice!!!!
>Casey

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina 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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