3rd cycle... new side effects?

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Registered: 03-17-2006
3rd cycle... new side effects?
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Fri, 06-16-2006 - 9:52am
Overall my first two cycles on Mircette went really well. The acne went away in the second cycle. My period lasted 24 hours the first month, and 4 days the second month. And I felt really good. But I am 5 days into cycle 3 and I feel terrible! Ever since I started this cycle I've had very tender swollen breasts. And a lot of headaches. Is it normal for side effects to start later on? How long should I give it before deciding this is not the pill for me? What other low dose pills are out there that might work better?
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 06-17-2006 - 4:45pm

Hi annette06, welcome!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 03-17-2006
Sun, 06-18-2006 - 8:38am
Thanks, Jill. I don't have any caffeine in my diet except for a little chocolate :) And Mircette is the only pill I've tried. The headaches and breast tenderness both disappeared yesterday. I don't know, maybe my body just wasn't ready for the jump in hormones this month. So I'm definitely going to give it a few more packs and I'll also check out the pill page you suggested. Thanks!