Will these side affects last?

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Registered: 05-13-2004
Will these side affects last?
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Thu, 04-13-2006 - 1:17pm

Hello,
I recently returned to taking the pill after having a baby...and then trying the Ortho Evra patch, and I have some questions. I am about 2 1/2 weeks into my first month of my pills (generic brand for Loestrin). Less than a week after I started the pills, I developed acne all over my chest and back, as well as some on my face. I haven't had that problem since I stopped taking the pill over a year ago. Do you think my body is just trying to adjust, or will this be a lasting side affect?

I loved the Ortho Evra patch, since I didn't experience any side affects, but for some reason my periods lasted 2 weeks every month. I didn't want to go back on the pill, but that seemed like the easiest option. I am strongly considering trying the Mirena IUD, since my husband and I aren't planning on having another baby. Does the Mirena IUD have the same side affects as the pill, or would they be less or different? Any thought?

Thanks,
Nita

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Registered: 10-13-2005
Thu, 04-13-2006 - 4:00pm
A friend is on this same brand and she has noticed worse acne. I am just starting it myself and I feel sick all the time...I hope that goes away soon. I don't know about other side effects or if they last, but I would be interested in knowing more too.

Mary

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 04-14-2006 - 7:32am

It's possible that the change in the hormones (Loestrin has a much different progestin than Ortho Evra) could be what's causing the acne.

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