Re: micronor to possibly alesse
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 21:16:05 -0600 (CST)
There is also a theory that progesterone can lead to yeast infections.
There is no way to predict wether ther will be more yeast inf. Ther are
several tpes of pills with the same low estrogen dose, so any is
reasonable to try.
At Mon, 19 Nov 2001, Anonymous wrote:
>
>Hi i am 24 and currently on micronor and leaned towards this form of
>birth control b/c I had experienced recurring yeast infections (which
>was actually due to spermicide - i no longer use condoms containing
>spermicide for protection). I had read that oftentimes high estrogen
>content in bc pills causes recurring yeast infections and chose
>micronor. I am very glad to be rid of the yeast infections now.
>
>I am finishing my second month on micronor and my main complaint is the
>breakthrough bleeding. I have read the boards regarding Alesse and am
>wondering if I should try this instead. I realize it has breakthrough
>bleeding as a side effect - but i would imagine that it can't be worse
>than an progesterone-only minipill?! i may be wrong. Please let me know
>what your experience of side-effects (severity, esp. yeast infections)
>for those on micronor vs. alesse.
>Also - there aren't many who use micronor longterm (i.e. beyond
>breastfeeding) -do you know what the experience of those people have if
>any.
>
>I can deal with some spotting etc - but i think it is more common and
>almost assumed on micronor. Please keep in mind that i don't want to
>experience recurring yeast infections either.
>
>Thanks.
--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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