YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for June, 2002: Re: Ortho tricyclene

Re: Ortho tricyclene

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 13:40:36 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 23 Jun 2002, Cindy wrote: >
>I have been on ortho tricyclene for about 6 months. I have been
>experiencing some extreme side effects like low sex drive, headaches,
>water retention, and serious mood swings. I cry for no reason one
>minute and am yelling the next. I am thinking about asking my gyn to
>switch pills. What is a better pill to help with these side effects? Do
>I need one with lower estrogen? Thanks!

I'd switch. You can try one with a different progesterone, or even the progesterone only pill. Also, barrier methods or the IUD may be better for you.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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