Estrostep Fe

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Registered: 04-23-2003
Estrostep Fe
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Fri, 05-28-2004 - 2:01am
Hi,

My dermatologist recently prescribed me to Estrostep Fe to control my breakouts. I don't start until the last day of my next period but until then I'm trying to find out as much information as possible about it, specifically the side effects others who have used it have experienced. I'm particularly curious about possible weight gain and increase in breast size but I would appreciate any sort of info from anyone who is or has been on it. Thanks so much!

Cheers,

Allie

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Registered: 06-29-2003
Fri, 05-28-2004 - 8:58am
Welcome!

I was on Estrostep for a short time. The good things were that it did clear up my skin and I did not gain weight on it. Also, my periods were lighter and less cramping. I dont know that I noticed a difference in my breast size. The problem I had with it was moodiness and irritability. I only stopped using it because I was fed up with oral contraceptives altogether. The moodiness may have gone away after a few more cycles. I certainly would give it a try for at least 3 cycles. You'll never know unless you try. Let us know how youre doing. Hope this helps!

Josie

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Registered: 01-05-2004
Fri, 05-28-2004 - 2:13pm
Hi there :)

estrostep was the first pill I was prescribed. It's been about 5 years ago now (I was only on it one year before my doctor decided the hormone dosage was not high enough). My skin was clear after that, which was a HUGE plus at the time. I did notice more drastic and frequent mood swings on it than any of the other pills I've taken since then. I also experienced a minor gain (5-10 lbs.).

The trouble with hormonal medication is that you never know how you'll react until you've taken it awhile because everyone is different. Please keep us posted and come back with any questions. The people here are very supportive and knowledgable.

Good luck,

Ivy

georgiasugarbaby@yahoo.com

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Registered: 04-23-2003
Sun, 05-30-2004 - 1:30am
Thank you all so much for your replies! :)
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Registered: 10-04-2003
Sun, 05-30-2004 - 2:03pm
Estrostep was the 2nd pill prescribed for me and i was on it for little over a year. I didn't have an acne problem before going on it, and didn't have one after. I'd still have my once a month hormonal pimple. Other than that, it was good. I never gained weight and to be truthful, i actually lost a few pounds. As far as breast growth... Towards the end of the month they were a little bigger and hurt a lot, but nothing i couldn't handle. THen after my period they basically deflated for a lack of a better word. I wasn't any more moody than i was on any other pill, a little less then the first kind i was prescribed, so that was a plus.

Goodluck on it!

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Registered: 04-23-2003
Mon, 05-31-2004 - 2:13am
thanks a lot :)