Ortho Tricylen Lo Vs. Loestrin 24fe Posted: 08-13-07 21:50pm
I
have been taking Yaz for my oral
contraceptive for about 4 months. I like
that my periods are shorter and lighter
but my skin has never looked WORSE! I got
2 samples from my gyn for Loestrin 24 Fe
and Ortho Tricyclen Lo. I read up on them
and they both list acne treatment as their
options. The problem is they look like
two different hormones and I have no idea
what the difference is. One is
norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol
and the other is norgestimate/ ethinyl
estradiol. Is there a big difference?
Any advice would be great thanks!
Adrienne
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Georgia59
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Posted: 08-14-07 12:04pm
They both contain a synthetic form of
progesterone and a synthetic form of
estrogen. They're not really really
different, but have slightly different
effects on people. They're also both low
doses, which is a good thing. It usually
means less side effects. They should also
both lessen your period, much like yaz
did.
The placebo pills in Loestrin 24 fe have
iron in them to up your iron levels when
you're on your period.
You can really just choose. If I were you
I'd call my local pharmacist and see which
is cheaper, or which has a generic version
that you can take instead. I'm on
loestrin, but I get the generic version
Junel which is really cheap.
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amethyst eyes
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Joined: 04 Nov 2006 Posts: 1339
Posted: 08-14-07 12:24pm
I took ortho lo and had major emotional
side effects. My doctor switched me to
Loestrin 24fe and I have been great! My
periods are much shorter and I have even
less pms then before birth control.
Every BCP is different for every woman.
Finding one that works for you can be more
trial and error than anything else. Hope
everything goes well!
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lantana04
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Joined: 13 Aug 2007 Posts: 2
Loestrin 24 Posted: 08-14-07 17:50pm
Thank you very much for your input that
made it easier to decide. I am going to
try the Loestrin 24 Fe. Hopefully I won't
have much break thru bleeding, I know that
can happen when switching BCP's. I also
like that there are 24 active pills
instead of 21 - anything that helps
shorten a period right! My biggest thing
is I hope my skin finally clears up - I'm
28 I should NOT be having breakouts! Ugh!
Thanks again y'all
I
have been taking Yaz for my oral
contraceptive for about 4 months. I like
that my periods are shorter and lighter
but my skin has never looked WORSE! I got
2 samples from my gyn for Loestrin 24 Fe
and Ortho Tricyclen Lo. I read up on them
and they both list acne treatment as their
options. The problem is they look like
two different hormones and I have no idea
what the difference is. One is
norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol
and the other is norgestimate/ ethinyl
estradiol. Is there a big difference?
Any advice would be great thanks!
