Nuvaring or Alesse??

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Registered: 10-28-2004
Nuvaring or Alesse??
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Thu, 10-28-2004 - 12:55pm
In a few days, I'm going to switch my BC method. I'm going off Desogen because after a year of it...I still have horrible mood swings. There are a couple other things that I'd like to remedy as well...yeast issues and my breasts getting a whole cup bigger (which I didn't want!). Obviously, the most important aspect is the emotional swing though.

My doctor gave me a Rx for either Nuvaring, or Alesse. I've heard that Nuvaring has the lowest "hormone level", and Alesse is a pill that's pretty low too...20 I think? (Desogen was 30) So, I'm trying to decide which one to try. I know BC is a lot of trial and error, but any suggustions would be great. :)

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Registered: 06-14-2004
Fri, 10-29-2004 - 3:54pm
i LOVED Alesse when I was on it! I even lost weight! My boobs never hurt or swelled up which was always a prob on other kinds of pills. Unfortunately, I had to get off of it because of breakthru bleeding, but I just started Lo/Ovral. I'm in my 3rd week on that pill and so far no complaints except a little bit of face breakouts, but it may go away.

never tried the nuvaring, but my girlfriend uses that and says she loves it.

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Registered: 10-29-2004
Fri, 10-29-2004 - 6:14pm
I really know nothing about nuvaring, but i am currently on alesse and I have been constantly breaking out.

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