WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Birth Control Pill Options

Re: Birth Control Pill Options

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 19 Jan 1998 22:19:18 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 19 Jan 1998, Michele wrote:

>I have just been given a perscription for the pill, tricyclen. Is
>cyclen the same pill?

Nope. That's why they have different names.

>My skin has been breaking out sooooo bad around my
>period and ovulation that I look like a teenager with acne. My physcian
>told me that this would help to keep my skin clear? Does anyone know if
>this is true, also I am concerned with gaining weight, he said that
>there should be next to no side affects on this pill.
>
>Please reply!!!

You can get or clear up zits with any pill. You have to find the right pill for you. How? Try them until you get the right one. There's no magic answer. Sorry.

Remember. If there were a perfect pill, everyone would be on it.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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and/or interventions.

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