Re: Marvelon 28 New User
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 23 Aug 2003 17:56:26 -0500 (CDT)
Hi,
Ortho TriCyclen 28 was GREAT for me. It improved my skin, my periods
were lighter and shorter, with less cramping. I did gain a bit of
weight, but of course that is also in part to my own laziness. My
breasts did grow as well. Overall I really enjoyed this pill.
At Thu, 21 Aug 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Hi there, Marvelon was the first brand that I tried when I first went on
>the pill. I don't think that it was right for me because the higher
>dose of estrogen caused me to feel nauseaus. If you have this
>experience then that is probably the cause. However, you might be fine,
>there is no way to really know. Can I ask you, did you experience any
>other negative side-effects from Ortho TriCyclen? I am still trying to
>find the 'right' pill for me.
>
>At Thu, 21 Aug 2003, anonymous wrote:
>>
>>Hiii
>>
>>I've been on Ortho TriCyclen 28 for about a year and a half, and have
>>been experiencing spotting before my period for the last 2 months. So
>>the other day, my doctor prescribed me a pill higher in estrogen called
>>Marvelon 28. I had never heard of this pill.
>>
>>Is there anyone out there on Marvelon 28 that can tell me how that pill
>>is working out for them?? Like side effects, etc. etc and if I should
>>stick with it or go back to TriCyclen ...
>>
>>Thanks!
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