question!!

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Registered: 10-03-2003
question!!
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Thu, 04-08-2004 - 10:44pm
Hi everyone, I wrote last week about starting Ortho Tricyclen Lo and experiencing breakthrough bleeding, well since then the bleeding has almost ceased but now I am noticing a stronger odor and thicker discharge. Is this also a normal side effect of the pill, and also I have been SUPER depressed lately with issues I would otherwise kind of shrug off, could I be more sensitive emotionally to distress b/c of the pills as well? But mainly I am concerned about the stronger odor I am experiencing, I do not feel it is a BV infection or anything as I have had those before. Just wondering if the womans secretion is supposed to be thicker and possess a smell while on teh pill. Thank you a bunch!!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: tigress1126
Thu, 04-08-2004 - 10:52pm
I thought I would just add a note about the experience I had with Ortho Tri Cyclen. I was not on the "Lo" version of the pill, but I understand that they're both triphasic pills. Anyway, when I was on OTC I noticed that I was SUPER emotional, so your change in mood (depression, etc.) may be due to the pill. I know that everyone is different, but changing from OTC to a monophasic pill helped me a lot and now my emotions are a lot less intense and I don't feel like I'm on a roller coaster ride 24/7! I hope this helps. As far as the odor and discharge goes, I've never had any problems with that, but I'm sure the ladies here will help you out with some good advice. Good luck!