Joined: 04 Jun 2007 Posts: 7 Location: United States
What If I Don't Want to Switch Pills? Posted: 06-26-07 20:33pm
I had a pap smear and physical last week
after being on Ortho Lo for about a year
and a few months. I was interested in
changing BC to try something that would
shorten my period because although Ortho
Lo worked very well for me as a birth
control (and I never had any side effects,
no breakthrough bleeding, or spotting,
gained weight but that may not be entirely
because of the pill). Anyway as a birth
control it's worked really well but I
mentioned to my doctor that my periods
still last pretty much the full 5-7 days
on ortho lo.
I was prescribed Loestrin 21 Fe. I have
one more month of Ortho lo but then have a
prescription for the new bc to get filled
for a 3 month supply. The more I've been
reading about Loestrin the more I am
thinking I am actually pretty content with
Ortho Lo and would maybe prefer not to
change pills. I like that I haven't had
any side effects or any problems at all
with Ortho Lo, I'd rather not risk
changing the pill and having to deal with
problems of a new pill. And I can deal
with still having periods that are 5 days.
Plus, Loestrin is a bit more expensive.
There is the generic version of Loestrin,
but I heard that the generic versions are
not as effective for birth control.
So....
If I call my doctor back and tell her
this, and even offer to bring back my
prescription slip for the 3 month supply,
and get one for Ortho Tri cylin lo is that
feasible?
Thanks for any help!!
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Tylanas
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Posted: 06-26-07 20:36pm
Your doctor will be completely
understanding! Just call her back and
expain how you feel.
