Beginning Seasonale...looong period!
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Beginning Seasonale...looong period!
| Wed, 03-17-2004 - 9:53am |
So I have read that a lot of users have gotten breakthrough bleeding on Seasonale. I started Seasonale after being off the pill for a few months the Sunday before last. The day I started it was also the day I got my period. And as of today, my period hasn't stopped...that's 11 days. Does this count as brekthrough bleeding? I figured once the hormones kicked in my period would stop. Did this happen to others?
Thanks. :)
Thanks. :)

I don't have an answer for you. Actually I just read about Seasonal in a magazine and it sounded great so I thought I would come to this board and find out if anyone had used it. I live in Canada and it is currently not avalable yet but once it is I'd like to try it, unless an 11 day period is "normal"? How are you doing on Seasonal now? Has your period stopped? I'd love an update. And anyone else who has tried Seasonal, I'd like to here your storys too.
Thanks Val
Sometimes this happens when a woman first starts the pill.
Lots of luck with everything.
It's been a while since I've posted here, but I thought I'd give my experience with Seasonale. I participated in the FDA study for Seasonale and have used it since January of 2002. I have to say, it's tremendous, you get so spoiled not having your period. The only reason I didn't continue using Seasonale after the study is because I have very bad breakouts, and Seasonale wasn't helping. Also, I noticed my sex drive was lower. My study coordinator said that was because of the type of progestin used.
Here's what happened to me: I started on Seasonale Ultra-Lo for the first three packs. Towards the end of the first pack I had breakthrough bleeding for a couple of weeks, then it went straight into my period. The same thing happened with my second pack. That was considered normal. After it happened on the third pack I was switched to Seasonale Lo, and never had breakthrough bleeding after that.
Another thing that I noticed, on the regular 28 day pills (I'm a Sunday starter) I would get my period late Tuesday or early Wednesday and it would last 3-4 days. On Seasonale I didn't get my period until Thursday, usually around mid-day. Plus, it only lasted two days, with a third day of very light spotting. It was much lighter, not even heavey enough for a light tampon. I did NOT, however, notice any difference with cramps. I get them on all pills I've used. And like any other BCP can cause weight gain, I gained weight. Over 25 pounds in two years. The study coordinator said that many other women gained at least that much also.
I've been off Seasonale since the end of January, and let me tell you, you get so used to not ever having your period. I've seen a dermatologist who has prescribed me some new medication for my acne. If that goes well, I'm definitely telling my doc in June that I want to be back on Seasonale. It's great. I honestly can't say enough.
Please, if you have any questions for me, email me.
Treselaine
treselaine@yahoo.com