Seasonale: Anyone else on this yet?
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Seasonale: Anyone else on this yet?
| Wed, 09-01-2004 - 8:03pm |
I'm in my 8th week of taking Seasonale. The first 5 weeks were fine, no spotting. The last two weeks, I've been "spotting" - more like having a light period... cramping, headache, nausea. I read the verbaige on Seasonale and understand that there is spotting during the first cycle but does it ever let up? Is anyone else on it? I tried it b/c I like the idea of having 4 periods a year but at this rate, it's going to be year-round.

While you are waiting for replies you can check posts in the archives, just type Seasonale in the search box at the top of the page. We have had a number of discussions on the subject of irregular bleeding when beginning Seasonale. Bleeding is a rather common side effect and may be bothersome through the third extended cycle pack. I hope Seasonale will work well for you. Thanks for posting.
Good luck,
Jill
I am starting my second month of my third cycle (I guess saying 8th month would have been easier) and I still experience a bit of spotting every now and then. When I first started taking it, it was horrible. I considered stopping the pill and starting on a new one but soon, the spotting became less and less. I got my first period and it was completely light and cramp free, so I decided to stick to it.
One thing I have noticed is sticking to the same time frame each day reduces the frequency of BTB. For example, I normally take it at about 9pm or 9:30 each night and experience very few days of BTB. As soon as I start to deviate from that time, I started having spotting again. While I am not saying you should take it at 9pm, I am saying that maybe you should try to stick to the same time (give or take a few minutes) each day. My best friend takes Seasonale also and she has noticed the same thing....deviating from the time frame usually brings about BTB.
Maybe that is something you could try. I am overall pretty happy with it. I could do without the ocassional BTB but I figure its a small price to pay for the convenience.
JMHO
I do have a problem with anemia so btb stresses me out. I try to relax, but it's very difficult for me. I take daily iron supplements and have my hemoglobin level checked every 6 weeks.
I know my dr would like me to stick it out for the 3 months. I guess it's too soon to tell if it's going to work for me. Approx how many days of btb have you had since you started taking it? I can go 4 days with nothing and then it starts up for 3 or 4 days and then stops again. I wish it would make up it's mind...lol. Kinda puts a strain on my relationship with my hubby if you know what I mean. He's very patient and supportive with me which is good but it's still frustrating!!