Estrostep Fe?

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Registered: 08-14-2004
Estrostep Fe?
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Wed, 08-25-2004 - 5:45pm
Hi Everyone,

I was on the board here a few weeks ago explaining how I was running out of health insurance thanks to being laid off and wanted to go back on the pill. I explained this to my GYN and she gave me enough free samples of Estrostep Fe to tide me over until the samples expire in 01/05--by then I should have health insurance set up again. This pill also has "acne indication" which I'm assuming means it helps to clear up acne. Mircette (the other pill that I was on) helped me tremendously with that--is that what "acne indication" means?

Also, I was just wondering if anyone had any positive or negative experiences with Estrostep, not that I have any other options at this point. I just ask because Ortho Lo didn't work for me at all and my GYN said that's what most Planned Parenthoods were offering.

I'd also like to say that it really helps to have a doctor that understands the crap life can throw at you. I'm so grateful for the professional samples that she gave me.

Sameryn

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Registered: 06-29-2003
In reply to: sameryn
Thu, 08-26-2004 - 9:26am
Heres my experience with both Ortho LO and Estrostep. OTCLo gave me acne and lowered my sex drive, but my mood was stable. Estrostep kept my skin clear and improved my sex drive(but not like off the pill!), but I was anxious and moody. Just my 2 cents.

Josie