- The pill = weight gain? 12th May 2005
... am on Yasmine and I have lost 5 lbs. While I was on Alesse for almost 4 years, I had not gained any weight or...
... weight or had horrible side effects..
i am now on alesse , it's been about 5 months and i've gained no more...
- For those of you on the pill... 12th May 2005
... When I was on Alesse my periods only lasted 4-5 days, first time in my...
- Birth Control Pills Side Effects 8th May 2005
... high in androgens cause the hair loss. I've read alesse is another bad one for it. The hair loss, for me...
- Birth Control/Pregnant?? 4th May 2005
... usually start right on wed, and it used to be (on my Alesse pills) almost every day as soon as I'd wake up now...
- depression, mood swings, and the birth control pill 4th May 2005
... been on a low-dose monophasic birth control pill ( alesse ) for several years, and originally had no side effects...
- Will the bleeding stop? 2nd May 2005
... I was put on Alesse about a month or so ago...about the third week in...
... I was put on Alesse about a month or so ago...about the third week in...
... is really annoying...the thing is I stopped taking alesse and now I'm on marvelon...you would have thought it...
- birth control ad antibiotics 1st May 2005
... think) that is effective for 10 days. I am also taking Alesse . I was told by the pharmacist that the antibiotics...
... think) that is effective for 10 days. I am also taking Alesse . I was told by the pharmacist that the antibiotics...
- ~Should I take a break or go to the next pack?~ 1st May 2005
... I finished my pack of Alesse yesterday and now I'm switching to Marvelon. Alesse...
- **Marvelon Users*** 30th April 2005
... difference about 3 weeks into the new pill.
I hate Alesse though- I've had a lot of breakthrough bleeding and...
- Yasmin, good or bad? Should it be discontinued? 27th April 2005
... on Yasmin than before, and before Yasmin I was on Alesse for 2 year and the only problem I had on that was ... find quite odd since he was quick to switch me off of Alesse , another "good pill" according to him....I am not...
- stopped the pill... period missing! 26th April 2005
... until I got my period again! I just started new pills ( Alesse ) and they too are making me retain water and increasing...
- Alesse effectivness 24th April 2005
... I wouldn't worry. Your doctor put you on Alesse , so they obviously decided it would be "strong enough...
- my yasmin experience, what's yours??? 23rd April 2005
... But here it is:
I started out back in 2002 on Alesse . I stayed on it until 2004. Now, when my ob-gyn put ... me on Alesse he told me it would releive all of my negative womanly ... pill. I weighed about 140 lbs when I took my first alesse pill. Now, back then I was stressed--I was in the ... so some of the weight I gained that first year on alesse (10 lbs) was from me--maybe even all ten lbs. But ... ..that made the 2 year anniversary of me being on alesse . So, without missing a beat I started on the yasmin ... .I never felt so hostile in my life!! At least on alesse I had *a* sex drive...on this pill out the window ... almost a year in between visits back when I was on alesse . Only had like 4 cavities. Now, I go a year later ... ve ever eaten....I did cut sugar out completely on alesse and not recently, while on yasmin but I do not eat ... the culprit but I know that while I felt better on alesse , I do not want to gain another 30 lbs as I've only ... flashes
*anxiety/hostility/much more moodiness than on alesse
*cramps still w/ period and periods that last like ... s odd I had more infections on the yasmin than on alesse ....yeast the same way.
Well, the only good thing...
... the name of the user that said she gained weight on Alesse but I had the same experience with it. Just like her...
- Is there a good birth control for Erythema Nodosum? 21st April 2005
... it after I started taking Aviane ( the generic of Alesse ). Before that I was on Nordette and I was fine! ...
- Antibiotics And Birth Control Pills 20th April 2005
... that). And OTC Lo actually has MORE estrogen than Alesse , Nuvaring, Mircette, etc... which are all reputable...
- Long term 17th April 2005
... Everyone is different, but I was on Alesse for a year and a half and had no problems the first ... for almost 2 years now, plus before I switched to Alesse I was on Loestrin for 6 years. I did ask my doc if...
- **Spotting on Alesse** 17th April 2005
... I'm on my 3rd week of taking Alesse and yesterday and today I've been spotting (brownish ... period will start early? For those who have been on Alesse , what are you experiences with spotting while on it...
... I'm on my 3rd week of taking Alesse and yesterday and today I've been spotting (brownish ... period will start early? For those who have been on Alesse , what are you experiences with spotting while on it...
... Alesse worked fine for me for a year, then started spotting...
- Feedback On Alesse 16th April 2005
... Alesse was the very first bc pill I ever took and I absolutely...
... have nothing to worry about. My sister is also on Alesse . She has not had any side effects and she has been...
- BC Pills-Ovulation-Ovarian Cyst 16th April 2005
... usually rupturing. Avg size...5 cms.
I have been on Alesse for 2 yrs now, and have experience 2 cysts..each about ... found the right pill yet, but my previous dr said that Alesse was a very good pill and this was just a thing women...
- What side effects can I expect with Minovral (the "mini pill")? 14th April 2005
... estrogen isn't what is in the "Super Low dose" pills like Alesse , Ortho Tricyclin Lo, and Mircette. Minovral has the...
- How Many Of You Are On Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo???? How Long??? 14th April 2005
... you said, OTC lo is NOT the lowest pill out there. Alesse , Mircette, Levlite...those all have less estrogen...
... you said, OTC lo is NOT the lowest pill out there. Alesse , Mircette, Levlite...those all have less estrogen...
- Apri 12th April 2005
... have NOT worked out for you?
So far I've had
Alesse and got too much weight gain on it and never felt...
... have NOT worked out for you?
So far I've had
Alesse and got too much weight gain on it and never felt...
- better pill than yasmin?? 12th April 2005
... shocked b/c I've even lost a bit of weight....I was on Alesse and couldn't loose a lb. If I had starved myself....
- New to Alesse 12th April 2005
... Hey. Im on alesse . Ive been on it for about a year now and Ive never ... weird food cravings, stuff like that. so stay on alesse for about 3 months and if you still have problems...
... Well w/ Alesse which I was on for 2 yrs....the good things were:...
- BC Pills-question! 11th April 2005
... Mircette: 20 mcg estrogen (and 10 mcg on the off-week)
Alesse : 20 mcg estrogen
to name a few..
and to boot...
... Mircette: 20 mcg estrogen (and 10 mcg on the off-week)
Alesse : 20 mcg estrogen
to name a few..
and to boot...
- IUD and pregnancy, tubal ligation?!?! 11th April 2005
... around 6 mo, my doc told me to switch to a combo, Alesse , since its more effective. I tried it and stopped...
- Can BCP help hair grow back?? 6th April 2005
... with depo than a pill or anything. Anyways I am on Alesse and have no problems whatsoever with them, maybe you...
- Late Period On BC 6th April 2005
... Ive been on alesse for about a year now.. and my period has always come...
- Which Pills Are Low Estrogen???? 5th April 2005
... Pill Does It Prevent Pregnancy Just As Well????
Alesse , Levlite, Loestrin Fe, and Mircette are considered...
- Yasmin and weight loss 3rd April 2005
... I'm switching from Alesse to Yasmin birth control. Is anyone on Yasmin? Did ... you gain weight? I've been on Ortho-Tri and Alesse and on both I gained weight! I know Yasmin has a diuretic...
... I'm switching from Alesse to Yasmin birth control. Is anyone on Yasmin? Did ... you gain weight? I've been on Ortho-Tri and Alesse and on both I gained weight! I know Yasmin has a diuretic...
- Weight Gain from Depo 2nd April 2005
... that the depo caused. I didn't agree and went with alesse , which I still have not started. I plan to start...
- Lighter Periods 1st April 2005
... ok seeing as I was also switching from Triquilar to Alesse .
This is my fourth month....and second period on ... the 42 day alesse pills....and this period is my lightest period ever...
... ok seeing as I was also switching from Triquilar to Alesse .
This is my fourth month....and second period on ... the 42 day alesse pills....and this period is my lightest period ever...
... I found alesse (even on the 28 day cycle) has given me some of my...
- Please Help... Going off and on the Pill 31st March 2005
... I'm 20. I started Alesse at age 17 when I was with my first boyfriend. I stayed...
... I'm 20. I started Alesse at age 17 when I was with my first boyfriend. I stayed...
... the on/off of my body and the hormones). I too am on Alesse now, but am switching to Yasmin because it is supposed...
- Anyone switch from Alesse to Yasmin? 30th March 2005
... have 3 days to make my decision about switching from Alesse to Yasmin. The problems I have with Alesse (I've been...
- bcp whoas 30th March 2005
... couldn't take that pill. He switched me immediately to Alesse . After a few months on that pill, the seasonale method...
- ***Current/Past Alesse users*** 30th March 2005
... heavy periods, so my gynacologist gave me 3 packs of Alesse to try (this will be the 3rd type of birth control ... I have heard many people say they get spotting on Alesse . For those who have experienced spotting, when did ... so my gynacologist told me I could take 2 packs of Alesse without taking a break for my period. If you have ... done this with Alesse has it been a success, or did you end up getting your ... another pill.
2. It is possible to skip periods with Alesse , but many women spot, or get their periods, anyway...
... I have used Alesse and tried taking it for 12 weeks straight. it worked...
... Well I was on Alesse for 2 years, I gained a lot of weight (20 lbs in the...
... rulz...I'd like to know about your experiences on Alesse . I've been on Alesse for the past year and a half ... wondering if I should switch? I'm just upset because Alesse is the lowest formulation of bc on the market! My...
- Yasmin and Caffeine? 30th March 2005
... quesion, I do not recall seeing this warning in my Alesse pack (had to get off that after 2 yrs b/c I gained ... that time, 30 in the entire last year of being on Alesse )....but in the Yasmin pill information if you read...
- on depo..? 29th March 2005
... feel terrible. I haven't decided whether to use the Alesse my doctor prescibed me. I am just waiting to see...
- starving on yasmin 28th March 2005
... go back on it and gained about 10 lbs. Now I'm on Alesse , but my face breaks out cause it's a low dose pill ... of switching since I don't want any side effects. Alesse is great for me, it just hasn't cleared my face!...
- Skipping your period when on BC 27th March 2005
... several problems doing this with the Ortho Tri Cyc and Alesse . The OTC made me moody and I ended up starting just ... after taking the first packet. The Alesse wasn't too much of a problem at first, then a few...
- Getting VERY Annoyed 27th March 2005
... since my body rejected the OTC and had problems on the Alesse that since the Loestrin FE 1.5/30's are a consistent...
... should, to skipping the period. That was when I was on Alesse , the first pill I was ever on,both that and the one...
- Feedback please...does BC make 25th March 2005
... and I can tell you that OTC reg and low as well as Alesse made me extremely irritable. Loestrin FE 1.5/30's ... anymore. I felt like a computer chip malfunctioned! Alesse wasn' much better. Call your doctor and let them...
- In a pickle...please help if you can!! 24th March 2005
... t have any bad reactions to it. (I'm currently on Alesse )
Anyway, i was just wondering if i can take 3 Marvelon ... pills with the corresponding days on my Alesse pack, and then just continue taking alesse when i...
- Alesse and its side effects 23rd March 2005
... Hey there
I've now been on Alesse for about 8 months and have had very similar side ... to switch to another brand as the side effects from alesse are too much for me to handle. But everyone is different...
- alesse and missing my period... 21st March 2005
... happened to me during my fifth and sixth month on alesse . I had maybe one or two drops during what should have ...
I was going to make the decision to switch from alesse this month but I finally got a normal period.
Many...
... Just wanted to tell you that this is normal. I'm on Alesse and I never get my period when I start the green pills...
- Going off Birth Control 21st March 2005
... to ask my doctor about going off the pill? I am on Alesse . I've had no problems with it, reason for going off...
... to ask my doctor about going off the pill? I am on Alesse . I've had no problems with it, reason for going off...
- IUD?? Need help! 20th March 2005
... minipill for 6 months. my doc recommended me to switch to alesse at 6 months for more effectiveness. I tried it, but ... nurse until one year, at least. So i stopped taking alesse . I really do not and could not handle anymore kids...
- IUD info 20th March 2005
... for 6 months. my doc recommended me to switch to alesse at 6 months for more effectiveness. I tried it, but ... nurse until one year, at least. So i stopped taking alesse . I really do not and could not handle anymore kids...
- Birth control pills (nausea) ? 19th March 2005
... had a horrible problem with dizziness & nausea with Alesse and years ago with Triphasil (seems to be the levongestrel...
- DEPO to another pill? 18th March 2005
... pregnant. Any suggestions. I have thought about Alesse , Mircette or Yasmin. Although, I am not sure about...
... pregnant. Any suggestions. I have thought about Alesse , Mircette or Yasmin. Although, I am not sure about...
... pregnant. Any suggestions. I have thought about Alesse , Mircette or Yasmin. Although, I am not sure about...
... on Depo for almost a year and then I began taking Alesse . It worked really well for me. I had hardly any side ... I got off the shot. I would definately recommend Alesse , I liked it a lot....
- Switching pills, need to wait another month? 16th March 2005
... I was just switched from Alesse back to Marvelon and I was wondering if I have to ... Marvelon where I would have been starting a new pack of Alesse . Everything was right on time, just a different type...
... I was just switched from Alesse back to Marvelon and I was wondering if I have to ... Marvelon where I would have been starting a new pack of Alesse . Everything was right on time, just a different type...
- The pill and pain killers. 15th March 2005
... I've just recently started taking Alesse , I'm wondering if it is okay to take pain killers...
... I've just recently started taking Alesse , I'm wondering if it is okay to take pain killers...
- BC Pills & lack of sex drive 14th March 2005
... m new to birth control pills. i'm currently taking alesse . I noticed that eversince i've been on the pill for...
... m new to birth control pills. i'm currently taking alesse . I noticed that eversince i've been on the pill for...
- Aleese? 10th March 2005
... Alesse is pretty well-liked. It has one of the lowest doses...
- i took to many BCP's 10th March 2005
... one day off, and shouldn't affect anything.
im on alesse , i deceided to just take the pill and be a day ahead...
... im on alesse , i deceided to just take the pill and be a day ahead ... , it shouldnt matter much anyway
Alesse doesn't have varying hormones. It's monophasic, so...
- When do I start AF? 9th March 2005
... even be taking bc if you are. But anyways I am on alesse and I always start on the sunday during/or afer my...
- Severe cramps 9th March 2005
... I startedtaking the pill alesse about a year ago and in december I was on holidays...
... I startedtaking the pill alesse about a year ago and in december I was on holidays...
... I startedtaking the pill alesse about a year ago and in december I was on holidays...
- YASMIN BCP - panic attacks/anxiety/depression 7th March 2005
... Yasmin I had been on two other birth control pills ( Alesse and Ortho Tricyclen).
Yasmin did help my acne....
- No BCP? now what? 7th March 2005
... where I didnt get out of bed for months. Now I'm on Alesse and they are making me so tired I can barley get my...
... where I didnt get out of bed for months. Now I'm on Alesse and they are making me so tired I can barley get my...
... Marvalon, Nordette, tryphasel, Ovral,
Try-cyclin,and alesse . I'm sure I spelled everyone of those wrong lol....
... Marvalon, Nordette, tryphasel, Ovral,
Try-cyclin,and alesse . I'm sure I spelled everyone of those wrong lol.
...
- Alesse 4th March 2005
... Okay, im 16 and im going to start alesse this sunday march 6th and on april 2 i go to italy...
... when i first started the pill ( Alesse ) i had extremely bad cramping (so bad i had to go...
... Alesse made me really sick i threw up constantly and felt...
... I just started Alesse a couple of weeks ago and I have noticed that my boobs ... I don't think I need a high dosage of hormone so Alesse is probably very suitable for me.
Have a good trip...
- The Switch 4th March 2005
... time being on it, I went to the doctor and was put on Alesse . Has anyone else had this happen, I know everyone ... are different. Any good, or bad things to say about Alesse ? Thanks!...
- Is Anybody Taking Yasmine????? 3rd March 2005
... going to change bc next month, problem go back to alesse , but I would like to try seasonal. I have also tried...
- Alesse and fatigue 3rd March 2005
... that day so I saw another Dr. and he perscribed me Alesse instead. And now I seem to be sooo tired all the time ... high b/p. Has anyone else had this experience with alesse ??
Birth control can cause fatigue because it...
- Migraine variant from BC 2nd March 2005
... and the doctor switched my birth control pills from Alesse to Yasmine, apparently this is suppose to help. I...
- Depo Questions 28th February 2005
... the severe cramping. I am considering switching to Alesse ....
- How much weight has everyone gained on the pill? 27th February 2005
... weight. Harmph. I think he's full of it.
I was on Alesse for 2 yrs, gained 25-30 lbs AND I was dieting and...
... weight. Harmph. I think he's full of it.
I was on Alesse for 2 yrs, gained 25-30 lbs AND I was dieting and ... 10 lbs so, 10 of the 30 came off.....
I was on Alesse and gained about 20 pounds. I wasn't exercising regularly ... switced to Apri when my insurance stopped covering Alesse about 2 years ago, and I haven't gained any weight ... Now I'm working on taking off what I've gained from Alesse .
I know everyone is different, but I've never...
... switced to Apri when my insurance stopped covering Alesse about 2 years ago, and I haven't gained any weight ... since"
Yeah, I hated being on Alesse I was miserable and fat and always felt hungry!
...
... is not fair and it is a constant struggle! I was on Alesse from about 2002 to 2004 and I gained 25 lbs. Went...
... 1/30 and didn't gain a pound. Then I switched to Alesse which I thought would make me gain weight but I actually...
- which is better? 25th February 2005
... Does anyone know which is better Alesse or Yasmin?...
- side effects -going off the pill 24th February 2005
... Hi everyone :)
I was on Alesse for about 8 months and then stopped (my bf and I are...
... Hi everyone :)
I was on Alesse for about 8 months and then stopped (my bf and I are...
- A *bit* confused 22nd February 2005
... Apri now, but I never had this problem when I was on Alesse . I use to start on Wed, and was done by Sat night...
- Alesse problems. please help! 22nd February 2005
... I've been on Alesse for a year. I was orignially on OrthoTriCyclen, but ... I the dose is higher (35 mcg) while Alesse is the lowest on the market (20 mcg). I think Ortho ... it IS common to have just a little period while on Alesse . But if you are getting breakthrough bleeding a lot...
... light period.
did you ever not get a period while on alesse ?...
... hey roxy is alesse lower dosages than yasmin?...
... prescribed combo pills include Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Yasmin, Alesse and Nordette.
Progestin-only pill
Also called ... intrauterine devices (IUDs).
While Nordette (similar to Alesse ) does contain less estrogen than Ortho Tri-Cyclen ... , Alesse contains only 20 micrograms of estrogen while Nordette...
... I don't know if Alesse is lower than Yasmin. I think Alesse might be lower ... . I think Yasmin is like 25 mcg and Alesse is 20. But I might take my chance with the 5 extra...
... Well my friend was on Alesse and she told me that her period came really late when...
- HELP! Which Birth Control Pill to use for acne THIS time? 20th February 2005
... which can affect your weight. So, I decided to go on Alesse . I read research that said Alesse cleared moderate...
- side effects of stopping the pill? 20th February 2005
... smoker and am overall very healthy. i stopped my pill ( alesse ) about two weeks ago and within 5 days or so, i experienced...
- Yasim users??? 15th February 2005
... gained 10 lbs from Ortho Tri-Cyclen, but I've been on Alesse a year and haven't gained a pound, plus, no lousy ... swollen-ness. Look for a pill with the lowest hormones. Alesse has 20 mcg. Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo has 25 mcg. Most regular...
- Ortho Cyclen 13th February 2005
... react (and weight can fluctuate!) So now I've been on Alesse for a year and I have low to no side affects like ... pills have around 35 mcg of hormones like Progestin. Alesse has 20 mcg, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo ahs 25. Lower dose...
- feel better off birth control... But I have to get back on it 13th February 2005
... I have read bad things about yasmin but what about alesse ? Are there any low dose birth control pills without...
... I was on ALesse and went off due to Bleeding breakthrough a common ... side effect on Alesse ..I also had terrible breast tenderness,my skin went...
... I was on Alesse . Never had the breakthrough bleeding! but the WeightGain...
