Re: Estrostep Fe to Ortho Tri Cyclen


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Posted by Anita on September 13, 2001:
In Reply to: Re: Estrostep Fe to Ortho Tri Cyclen posted by Jenny on September 4, 2001:
>>�This is my first month on Estrostep Fe and I am so SICK. Not only has my face broken out but I am nauseous, gaseous and have a sour taste in my mouth. I know the pill is to make you feel pregnant but this is almost worst. I only have 4 pills left to take but with the stories about weight gain and acne I am not sure if I should continue. I had tried Ortho a year ago for two months and I had many complication as well. Maybe some people (like myself) cannot take birth control pills.
>>��I have been on Estrostep for over 2 years (maybe 3) and I haven't experienced weight gain that I associate to the pill. Also I do not have acne breakouts except right before my period, but it is minor and I experienced those before going on the pill. The pill has kept me from becoming pregnat, so I feel it is a good pill, but I would love to get it for a cheaper price. I pay around $30/ month now, but I was just curious if anyone knows any kind of generic to it or something similar that is cheaper. Well thanks for any info.

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>>��>>��>>�� I've been on Estrostep for almost 5 months now and have not gained any weight nor have I had an increase in acne (that's probably because I use the prescribed Retin-A). Just because the commercials on t.v. and in magazines claim that Ortho Tri-Cyclen helps w/acne, it doesn't for anyone. In fact, it made mine worse AND I gained about 20 pounds from it. I don't believe the average weight gain/loss on that pill is 2.2 lbs, because I personally know several people who've gained a grip of weight on Ortho. It's probably because the dosage isn't all that low. It really just depends on the individual as to how each pill will react to one's body. It's just trial and error.
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>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��I've been on estrostep fe for 9 months now. i have not experienced any weight gain or loss, nor any naseua, vomitting. for the most part i have been pretty happy -- though my once perfectly clear skin is no longer. it's not bad, but it's not as nice as it once was. i'm thinking of switching over to ortho tric. and i'm gonna talk to my obgyn today actually. so, if you want to know what she says, feel free to email. -Kate

>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��I noticed significant weight loss on Estrostep, but not unhealthy weight loss. I am very happy. I am experiencing acne which is worse than ever after 6 months on estrostrp. I am about to switch over to Ortho Tricyclen hoping it will help. Has anyone had any experience with this? Should I stay on the Estrostep longer and see if it clears up or switch over to the Ortho Tric? Also, does anyone lnow how long it takes to see results?
>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��Did you experience weight gain at all? and if so, how much? - I have just started Estrostep and have also noticed some acne, but have heard that it goes away eventually.. I am a little worried about what may happen - feel free to e-mail me if you like!
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>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��I am currently on Estrostep Fe and have been on this pill for the last 4 months. This pill has unfortuneately made me break out horribly, but I have noticed that the acne has been getting better after the first 3 months of use. Regardless of this, my doctor has put me on ortho tri cyclen (starting next month) to help control my acne. I was wondering if my acne will start to flare up again once I switch to ortho tri cyclen due to my body's reaction to the different testosterone and estrogen doses. Is it normal for mild side effects to erupt when switching between pills or is the body able to make a smooth transition? If it is likely that I will break out again for the first 3 months that I am on ortho tri cyclen I would much rather stay on Estrostep Fe (since the last time I was on Estrostep Fe my acne went away completely after 9 months).

>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��>>��If anyone can help me I would appreciate it greatly!

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>>��>>��>>��>>��I have only been on Estrostep Fe for two months, but I have already notices somes weight gain and other aches. I am really concerned about the weight gain; I have been at the same weight for three years. Should I be worried or wait it out for the full 3 months to be sure?
>>��>>��>>��>>��Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!

>>�� I was on ortho tri cyclen about a year. My experince was not so great like the commercials had said it would be. I had the worst mood swings the first 5 or 6 months like geckyll and hide. I had gained weight, and my skin broke out really bad. I just switched to estrostep and my skins better and im working on my weight, everyones different so its hard to tell so i can only share my experience, if anyone has any to help me or to share about estostep it would help i wanna lose that weight i gained or if it will every go plus if i ever get of the pill what will happen to my period will it get heavier or remain the same and come at the same time or will i have to worry about when i cant or can go out?






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