new to the pill

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Registered: 04-30-2004
new to the pill
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Fri, 04-30-2004 - 5:54pm
I am 23 and have just started tri-levlen. I have never been on the pill before, and wanted to ask about anyones experience with this particular brand? Also, what does everyone know about the pill and fertility? My DH and I have 2 children, and would like 2 more in about a year and a half, I have heard pros and cons about ttc and the pill, any thoughts??
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 05-02-2004 - 5:16pm
I don't personally worry about having kids after I stop using hormonal contraceptives, there are many women who do so successfully even after years of pill use (and some during pill use). There is a difference, though, with Depo Provera, the shot, as that can require a good amount of time for fertility to return after the last shot (a year or two). But the pill typically isn't a problem as far as I know.

I took the name-brand equivalent of Tri-Levlen (Triphasil), and for me it wasn't the right pill, but the doctor I was seeing at the time had a lot of patients taking it and liking it (so he was baffled when I didn't). Not to worry! Different pills work differently for everyone, so this might be your perfect pill, or it might not be, but if it isn't, there are still plenty more to choose from.

Good luck! And welcome to the board...

Judie

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