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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
To: "Multiple recipients of list YOUNG-WOMEN"
<young-women@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 3:20 AM
Subject: Ortho Cyclen vs. Ortho Tri Cyclen
> Ok here i go. I've been on Ortho Cyclen for 2 years now. While on the
> pill I didn't gain any weight or experience any real side effects.I was
> recently hospitalized and was off the pill for a week. Durring that
> time my skin cleared up. I did not have bad acne but i had a few
> pimples on my back and face, but while in the hospital and the week
> afterwards my skin had never looked better. I had my anual pap the
> other day and told my doctor about this so she put me on Ortho Tri
> Cyclen, saying it would help with my skin. But I've heard from others
> that Ortho Cyclen should have done the same thing. I'm worried about
> being on Tri Cyclen. Many of my friends have told me horror stories of
> spotting and weight gain. Will Tri Cyclen be really different or should
> i expect the same results? Should i talk to my doctor about this. Also
> I'v eheard Yasmin is really good at clearing up acne without weight
> gain. What should I do?
>
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