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farmerdudette

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I Need a Good Birth Control Pill...help!
Posted: 09-15-07 21:19pm

Hi Everyone -

I have been having a lot of problems with my birth control for about the last year and a half.

I was on Seasonique because I thought that I wanted to try only having 4 periods a year...that was a joke, I think I had breakthrough bleeding for almost a month straight. Also, I noticed significant hair loss with this pill. I felt depressed, and the littlest things would upset me. I basically felt like an emotional wreck.

For the last 3 months I have been taking Solia (which is the generic for Desogen). I am not taking this pill continously, so I have a period every month, but my acne has gone wild!

I am very frustrated. I want a pill that is okay to take continously and will help clear up my skin.

I have been thinking about taking Yasmin. Is there anyone out there that is taking Yasmin continously...like when you get to week 4, you are starting your new pack instead of having a period?

Does anyone know if it is even safe to take Yasmin continously?

I appreciate anyone's help.

Thank you! Confused
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Posted: 09-15-07 21:20pm

have you ever herd of femacon FE?
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farmerdudette

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Posted: 09-15-07 21:21pm

No, I have not heard of that pill before.
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Posted: 09-15-07 22:41pm

ANY monophasic pill, like Yasmin or desogen, can be used continuously, and it is safe Smile
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Posted: 09-15-07 22:43pm

farmerdudette wrote:
No, I have not heard of that pill before.


well its a chewable BC pill or can also be swallowed!!!!! if you would like to look into it i think its a great isea

plus i believe its low dosage of hormones too (someone correct me if im worng?)
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Posted: 09-16-07 09:18am

It is considered medium low dose.

YASMIN has 30 mcg of estrogen, FEMCON has 35.

IF she has problems with certain hormones, a higher dose may not be a good idea.

She should consider a lower dose, or non hormonal method.
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