Switching From Ortho Lo to Alesse Posted: 09-05-04 13:35pm
Hey, I just figured i'd try this again.
I'm about to start alesse(or levlite) in a
week after i'm done with this cycle of
pills. I'm on ortho tri cyclen lo right
now. I was switched to alesse because my
periods started normally but lasted 10
days. So I just wanted to know has
anoyone been on alesse or levlite here and
did they have a good experience? Was
there any spotting or bleeding?
One thing that confuses me is that alesse
has slightly less estrogen in it then otcl
but has more progestrone potency (i
think). Any idea how that could help?
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fred29812
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 2 Location: El Paso, TX
Alesse Switch Posted: 10-14-05 23:09pm
Hey,
i have been on alesse for over 5 years now
because I was switched from ortho-cyclen
(made me very sick!) and I have been very
pleased. I didn't have any spotting or
period problems at all; if anything it
seemed to make them shorter and a little
less crampy. You may find that the lower
dose gives your body enough of a break to
help you get your periods stable. I have
been with my husband for the 5 years I
have been on it and we have not had any
"pregnancy scares" either. I hope this
helps and feel free to post anything else
that I may be able to help you with!
Good luck.
