WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1999: Re: Mircette and side effects resembling pregnancy

Re: Mircette and side effects resembling pregnancy

From: Sandy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 2 Mar 1999 10:39:30 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 2 Mar 1999, Barbara wrote: >
>I was prescribed Mircette three months ago after doctor discovered that
>I had endometriosis. I have taken it faithfully, but in the last 2
>months I have noticed signs of pregnancy. I have very tender breasts
>and they have also became slightly enlarged, fatigue, nausea ( to
>certian foods and mostly occurring in the morning). My last period only
>lasted 3 days and was very spotty, not to mention it came much later in
>the pill cycle than the first two periods on the pill. Could there be a
>chance that I could be pregnant or is this just side effects from the
>pill.
>I was prescribed this pill because of hormonal migraines I experienced
>with other birth control pills.
>Also I am on other medications for various problems, but my pharmacist
>side they should not affect the effectiveness of the pill. (previcids,
>claritons, and bactrim at night for chronice bladder infections). I
>just need to know if you should stop the pill and see a doctor in case I
>may be pregnant. Your input would be much appreciated. Thank you.
>(sorry so lengthy)
>
>--
>Barbara
>

I've been taking mircette too, and just started my 3rd pack last week. I bled for two weeks straight then my period, so total of 3 weeks taking them. The first month was fine. So far so good on this mpnth too. I have noticed some slight nausea while taking them but never connected it to the pills. One thing I got from your post is that you are taking bactrim. Thats an antibiotic, and I don't know if bactrim specifically does this, but most all antibiotics will cause a decrease in the effectiveness of the pill. I looked on the web and couldn't find any specific info on it, so you might ask your pharmacist again specifically if bactrim can do this. I really wouldnt worry too much though, and most doctors like to give pills 3 months to adjust to your system. That might be all you're going through, and if you took the pills on time then you are more then likely not pregnant....but like I said, check on the bactrim.

--
Sandy, RN

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