Pill Positive Effects

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Registered: 07-08-2004
Pill Positive Effects
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Thu, 09-02-2004 - 3:53pm
Hi there .. I've been on OTC for two months now and I'm just wondering if it will eventually get rid of my pre-menstral cramps, bloating and sore breasts ... does the pill sometimes not take away these symptoms for certain women? I'm just curious ... I was on Alesse years ago and it didn't help at all. The main concern is obviously being protected from pregnancy for myself .. but I was just wondering if the pill will eventually help me in other ways? Thanks!

~Lynne

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Registered: 09-01-2004
Thu, 09-02-2004 - 5:53pm
Hi Lynne,

I think it probably depends on your body chemistry and the specific pill you're taking.

For example, I started off on Yasmin, which actually made my breast tender. I couldn't even sleep on my stomach at night. Then I switched to Mircette which left me with great skin, light flow, good mood, no cramps, no breast tenderness, but also no sex drive (and what fun is that?). Tried out OTC Lo which gave me a supercharged sex drive, but skin breakouts, moodiness, and nausea. And now I'm about to start Nuva Ring.

You might need to try out a few different kinds to find the positive effects you're looking for.

Cheers,

Alta

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Thu, 09-02-2004 - 7:21pm
Different pills worked on those symptoms for me and others didn't--in my experiences the "lower hormone" ones didn't work as well for those symptoms as the other ones did...I've never taken that particular one you're asking about..