- breakthrough bleeding - every pack on day 8 23rd May 2005
... i'm on my 4th month of estrostep fe. every month i start with the breakthrough bleeding ... this annoying bleeding, i have no complaints with estrostep . i've never had any nausea or moodiness. though...
... I have been taking Estrostep FE since August of last year and for my first 2 or...
... When I first started it, I had already been off of Estrostep for a good six months before trying it (ovcon). There...
- estrostep/estrostep fe? 20th May 2005
... Hi guys!
I have been on estrostep fe for the last 6 months now and on my last refill ... , they gave me estrostep and not estrostep fe...is there a difference?...
... Hi guys!
I have been on estrostep fe for the last 6 months now and on my last refill ... , they gave me estrostep and not estrostep fe...is there a difference?
Well, yes and no ... The difference comes in the 4th week of pills. Estrostep Fe has iron tablet during the 4th week, whereas regular ... Estrostep has no placebo pills. In short, all that is different ... tablets.
Regardless, if your doctor prescribed Estrostep Fe, that's what you should have gotten. Check with...
... i just noticed that my new pack only says estrostep on it (no fe like the old ones) though it does contain...
- Breast pain... 20th May 2005
... hi, i've been on estrostep for about 4 months. i had pretty sore breasts in...
... they chill out after a while? when i 1st started estrostep my boobs got a little bigger but now i think they...
... they chill out after a while? when i 1st started estrostep my boobs got a little bigger but now i think they...
- Bloated and have a question???? 19th May 2005
... Question: would there be a drug interation if BC - Estrostep FE and also took a diuretic pill. Such as Diurex?...
... Question: would there be a drug interation if BC - Estrostep FE and also took a diuretic pill. Such as Diurex?...
- effectiveness of pill 16th May 2005
... I have been on Estrostep FE for a month now and I love it. I had a bit of breakthrou...
- Calling all Kariva users 16th May 2005
... as hair loss (alot), weight gain, depression, etc. Estrostep was by far the worst pill ever. That was the one...
- Weight gaining 16th May 2005
... my next meal to eat. Thanks!
I gained weight on Estrostep even though I was exercising regularly 4 or 5 days...
... I am currently taking Estrostep and have noticed a change in my weight since I started...
... I also took Estrostep and my appetite increased significantly! I'm on Ovcon...
... I also took Estrostep and my appetite increased significantly! I'm on Ovcon ... and I'm doing fine.
Yeah, that Estrostep is one nasty pill. I gained weight on it plus had...
- Ortho evra & Breast growth ?? 12th May 2005
... that I have not had in a long time. I used to take Estrostep FE and I never got cramps but when I started the patch ... body adjusting to the new hormones since I was on Estrostep for 3 years. I am glad I changed though because most...
- No sex drive... 11th May 2005
... came back immediately. As for the depression, on Estrostep I was depressed the week before my period every month...
- Is this true?!?! 11th May 2005
... ok so i'm switching from estrostep fe to ovcon 35. should i take my placebo pills or ... i just go right to the ovcon after my 3rd week of estrostep is finished? i wouldnt mind missing my period since...
- Stopping the Pill? What to expect 10th May 2005
... I'm on Estrostep now, can you tell me more about microgestin 1-20....
- dizzy 9th May 2005
... when i was on estrostep i would get dizzy in the last "step" (the last 9 days...
- Birth Control Pills Side Effects 8th May 2005
... 7/7/7 - severe dizziness, bleeding for a month
Estrostep - A lot of hair loss, weight gain (subsided after...
... 7/7/7 - severe dizziness, bleeding for a month
Estrostep - A lot of hair loss, weight gain (subsided after...
... I'm currently on Estrostep now & all the things you menitoned I also have. I...
... I'm currently on Estrostep now & all the things you menitoned I also have. I ... me, never really went away after I went off of it ( estrostep ). It did slow down, but my hair is nowhere near as...
- Loestrin... ugh! 6th May 2005
... so I went back on the higher estrogen dosage called Estrostep ...
- Missed Pill-Estrostep FE 5th May 2005
... Katsilva
I took estrostep fe for 3 years and I sometimes forgot to take it and ... pack? You should be okay if you have been taking estrostep for awhile but i'm not sure if this is your very first...
... Have you noticed that you are hungrier on Estrostep or is it just me?...
... Have you noticed that you are hungrier on Estrostep or is it just me?
It's been a couple years since ... I was on Estrostep FE, but I think I do remember eating more. I DEFINATELY...
- Bleeding in Between Periods? 5th May 2005
... i'm going through the same thing right now on estrostep . i'm on my 3rd month & i always start with breakthrough...
- depression, mood swings, and the birth control pill 4th May 2005
... has stayed normal.
Previously though, I was on Estrostep for 9 months, just fine. But in the 9th month I started...
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen 2nd May 2005
... Ive been fine.
In a previous relationship I used Estrostep FE, also, never a backup and I was fine then too....
- what can of problems will the pill cause... 30th April 2005
... period anymore either. Oh yeah I gained like 20lbs on estrostep FE. Alot of what was mentioned above already. Ask...
- Which is better for Oily skin nuva ring or ortho evra patch? 27th April 2005
... I was on Estrostep FE for 3 years and my skin was great! I just started ... can go away. I don't remember what happened with Estrostep as far as it coming out before it went away but I...
- Migraine Sufferer....What PILL has WORKED for U? 27th April 2005
... horrible migraines for the past 3 years while I was on Estrostep FE and I finally decided that I would search around ... to find a bc that would get rid of the migraines. Estrostep has changing hormones each week, going up in hormones...
- Need some help A.S.A.P---- Please! 26th April 2005
... I have been taking Estrostep FE for about 8 months now. I am towards the end of...
... that contains both progesterone and estrogen) which Estrostep is, you don't ovulate. That's the main mechanism by...
- starting to spot 25th April 2005
... I just started taking Estrostep (first time taking BC) and this is day 9 and I am...
- bleeding - so confused 25th April 2005
... my periods used to last 6 days. on my 1st month of estrostep my period lasted 10 days, then i had 5 days of freedom...
- Skipping a period 25th April 2005
... i too am curious about this. i am on estrostep which is also a triphasic pill. my cycle isnt regulated...
- puzzled... 24th April 2005
... bleeding on a triphasic pill. i am on my 3rd pack of estrostep ...decided to stick with it despite the annoying breakthough...
... bleeding on a triphasic pill. i am on my 3rd pack of estrostep ...decided to stick with it despite the annoying breakthough...
- Has anyone experienced GOOD side effects from starting BC pills? 21st April 2005
... well i'm on my 3rd pack of estrostep right now. my bleeding is getting super light which...
- BCP's & Diet Pills 20th April 2005
...
I know exactly what you mean. When I was on Estrostep Fe, I gained 15 pounds in 5 months, and I about lost...
- Just started taking BC 18th April 2005
... I can buy them. Unless I'm searching wrong. I'm on Estrostep . So far so good..I've only taken 2 pills, and haven...
... Hmm...you could try searching for " estrostep side effects". But I believe that the pill your on...
- normal? 16th April 2005
... i just finished my 2nd pack of estrostep . i've had quite a bit of breakthrough bleeding these...
... i just finished my 2nd pack of estrostep . i've had quite a bit of breakthrough bleeding these...
- BC and infections 12th April 2005
... I'm about to start my first pack of Estrostep this coming sunday..and I used to be prone to bacterial...
... I'm about to start my first pack of Estrostep this coming sunday..and I used to be prone to bacterial ... the vagina, thus resulting in infection.
But Estrostep is worth a try. Since the birth control-infection...
- just starting BC 5th April 2005
... I'm about to start Estrostep . And I have a question that I forgot to ask the doctor...
... on a sunday start the pill that day. i've been on estrostep for 2 months....havent had any sexual side effects...
- Just starting out Estrostep...help? 5th April 2005
... hi....i'm on my 2nd pack of estrostep . never been on birth control before. i started for ... going on bc. i've been hearing good things about estrostep through this message board but i have been having ... people eventually get super short, lite periods with estrostep , so thats a plus! guess it just takes time. oh ...
... i was on estrostep 4 years ago, but only for 9 cycles. the first month...
... I have been on Estrostep for 3 months now. The first two months I had a tiny...
- The pill and pregnancy 5th April 2005
... with your pill. What pill are you taking? I am on Estrostep fe but switching to Levlite....
- is this normal? 2nd April 2005
... hi...i'm on my 2nd month of estrostep & i've been back & forth between the brown junk &...
- Birth control causing breast pain. 1st April 2005
... My breast have been very tender since taking b.c. ( estrostep ), just wondering if anyone else experiences the same...
... i'm on estrostep as well & my boobs have been sore since i started...
... yasmin and it has a higher dose of hormones than the estrostep but I didn't have breast pain and swelling. I had...
... My breast are sore and tender ALL the time. I am on Estrostep as well. I haven't had a period in three months....
- Estrostep and No periods..What is up with that? 1st April 2005
... oh boy do i wish! i've been on estrostep for 2 months & i've had a whole 12 days free of bleeding ... posts about very light periods or skipped periods on estrostep . can i ask though....how were the 1st few months...
... I'm not on Estrostep (actually I was in the past and my periods were pretty...
... I had the same thing with Estrostep , the first few months irregular bleeding ( bleeding...
... in the beginning of my period week. I've been on Estrostep for a little over 3 months and I also had the break...
... I've been on Estrostep for 2 years straight. For the 1st few months I did...
... Thank God I found this thread!
I've been on Estrostep for about 7 or 8 months now and I have absolutely...
- Having problems w/ Othro Evra Patch 1st April 2005
... i'm on estrostep & i've been having the crazy bleeding & cramping as...
- need answers (late getting cycle) 30th March 2005
... My doctor prescribed me the birth control Estrostep . I started my period on Feb 25th and it ended around...
... My doctor prescribed me the birth control Estrostep . I started my period on Feb 25th and it ended around...
- Anyone taking Levlite? 29th March 2005
... My doctor decided to change my birth control from Estrostep to Levlite because I was having bad cramps with my ... period on Estrostep . Just wondering if anyone has any experience with...
... I just finished my active pills on Estrostep and am now taking the iron pills, so I will start...
... Sunday. I was having bad cramps with my period on Estrostep and the 3rd month I had some spotting and experienced...
- What Would You Guys Do In This Situation??? 29th March 2005
... have very low BP (normally 90/68) but when I tried Estrostep (which has much more Progestin than what I was taking...
- Getting VERY Annoyed 27th March 2005
... i started taking estrostep fe last month. during my 1st month on the pill i...
... seems really strange that you would bleed that much on Estrostep FE. I took estrostep fe for 3 years and that never ... annoying it can be to have a long period. I would try estrostep fe another month and see what happens. I do know...
... I have been taking Estrostep fe for 3 months. The first two months I had some ... dose pill? Just thought I would share my story with Estrostep . Good Luck to you....
... now on my last week of active pills (my 2nd pack of estrostep ). the 1st week i was fine...started breakthrough...
- question 26th March 2005
... I've been on Estrostep FE for about 4 months now. Yesterday I was supposed...
... I've been on Estrostep FE for about 4 months now. Yesterday I was supposed...
- Breakthrough Bleeding on 3rd pack? 23rd March 2005
... suppose to, you should not get gregnant. I have taken estrostep fe for 3 years and my SO and I never used a condom...
... bleeding. The doctor just decided to change me to Estrostep , however it was too late, i was already pregnant!...
- Birth control pills (nausea) ? 19th March 2005
... I am on my third pack of bc ( estrostep fe) and I am experiencing what I think is nausea ...
- DEPO to another pill? 18th March 2005
... for about 6 years, and then I quit that and went to estrostep FE. I had no problems at all, but like PP have said...
- The pill and pain killers. 15th March 2005
... I am taking Estrostep fe and read that you should not take Tylenol with...
... I am taking Estrostep fe and read that you should not take Tylenol with...
- Protected just as well on week off?? 13th March 2005
... I am taking Estrostep fe, which has 3 weeks of white active pills and then...
... I am taking Estrostep fe, which has 3 weeks of white active pills and then...
... You will be fine..I took estrostep for 3 years and never took the 4th week of pills and...
... Thanks for your replys. When you were on estrostep did you experience any side effects... Nausea after...
- Patch Users.. 8th March 2005
... on my first month of using the patch(switched from estrostep fe) and this week is my patch week off. When I used ... estrostep fe I got my period on Tuesday. I have not gotten...
- Birth Control recommendations 7th March 2005
... I just started taking the pill ( Estrostep fe) 2 months ago and haven't had any major complications...
... most b/c's make you gain weight, i was taking estrostep fe and gained about 20lbs over the course of a couple...
- BC Q's, the Pill effects 7th March 2005
... I take Estrostep fe and during the second pack I noticed my breasts...
- Birth Control and Breasts 6th March 2005
... just finished my second pack of birth control pills ( estrostep fe) and I had posted before about my breasts becoming...
... sure about the breast bone question but I have taken estrostep fe (Just stopped last month) and my breast would be ... what you are describing is normal, good luck with estrostep fe....
... I'm on my 3rd month of Estrostep FE. The first month my breasts were very sore and...
- BC Pill Refills 3rd March 2005
... you a few at a time? Just wondering. I am taking Estrostep fe. Thanks*...
- Migraine variant from BC 2nd March 2005
... year when i was on no birth control. I started taking EStrostep in Jan and it seems the frequency has increased. I...
- Breast Size Increase on Pill 27th February 2005
... I am on my 2nd pack of pills, 3rd week ( Estrostep fe) and in the past few days I have noticed that my...
... I am on my 2nd pack of pills, 3rd week ( Estrostep fe) and in the past few days I have noticed that my...
- How much weight has everyone gained on the pill? 27th February 2005
... 4 or 5 years I think). Last April, I switched to Estrostep FE and while it had the same estrogen at the same...
... but then it went away after a month. When I was on Estrostep FE, my appetite increased from the beginning and I...
... I started taking Estrostep FE in August of last year. Now as of June, I guess...
... I started taking Estrostep FE in August of last year. Now as of June, I guess...
- PLEASE answer: YASMIN vs. ORTHO TRI 26th February 2005
... started b/c my doctor gave me 3 free months of regular estrostep and when i came back and told her i didnt really like ... it she gave me 3 free months worth estrostep FE.
I too am thinking about switching to yasmine...
- Help..Mircette/Seasonale question 25th February 2005
... on b/c to reduce cramp pain as well. I started on estrostep fe and that really helped my cramps sure i had a period...
- First week on Ortho evra 14th February 2005
... starting my first week on Ortho Evra, switching from Estrostep FE. I have posted before in other threads and said...
- BC Effectiveness with Zithromax 8th February 2005
... and was given the Zithromax Z-pak to take. I am on Estrostep FE birth control pills, the doctor and pharmacist...
... and was given the Zithromax Z-pak to take. I am on Estrostep FE birth control pills, the doctor and pharmacist...
- Period while on Estrotep fe BC 8th February 2005
... I just finished my first pack of bc pills ( estrostep fe) I took my 2nd inactive pill last night and started...
... I just finished my first pack of bc pills ( estrostep fe) I took my 2nd inactive pill last night and started...
... I am on estrostep fe and I always start my period on the third day of...
- The best b/c? 4th February 2005
... discharge!
I never had this problem b4 when I was on estrostep fe or anything. So Im strongly thinking of switching...
- Seasonale Weight Gain 3rd February 2005
... year now. I havent gained any weight, I was taking estrostep FE before this and i gained about 20lbs then switched...
- Emotional and irrational on bc? 3rd February 2005
... stopped completely. About a year ago I switched to Estrostep (for acne) and it all started again immediately. ...
- BC w/o the Weight Gain? 27th January 2005
... for me b/c i am naturally thin).
i have been on estrostep , mircette and i am currently on cyclessa and have...
... I have been on estrostep fe for 3 + years and I have not gained any weight ... birth control. But I have had other side effects from estrostep that are just getting worse like migraines and moodiness...
- Question For Pill users -confused 24th January 2005
... board :)
My friend told me that OTC Lo, yasmin and estrostep fe were suppossed to be good. But she says her sex ... drive is kinda low on estrostep fe but she lost 10lbs,,,I'm so confused
:)...
- Can a Birth Control Pill Cause THIS? 14th January 2005
... acne about 4 months ago, and this month I am taking Estrostep to help with that. While it seemed to cut down slightly...
- Persistant Migraines on Birth Control? 11th January 2005
... I am taking Estrostep FE and for awhile I have experienced Migraines the...
- BCPs- a lose-lose situation? 10th January 2005
... month and it made me cry all the time. I was then on Estrostep FE which made me gain weight. Then, Seasonale and...
- Anyone taking Estrostep fe? 10th January 2005
... I am taking Estrostep FE and have been taking it for about 2 years. At ... patch) sometime this week. I think I have stayed with Estrostep so long because I did not gain any weight but now...
... switched to my current pill. Seasonale. I really enjoyed Estrostep , my period was always on time and it really reduced...
... people....I've been getting bad migraines for awhile on Estrostep and they always occur the week before my period so...
- Headaches!! 8th January 2005
... i got severe severe headaches with estrostep , i suffer from migraines and i had not had them in ... with a pipe. the worse i ever felt in years. i hate estrostep i gained a lot of weight and i really watch what i...
- help me....PLEASE! 5th January 2005
... moods better but acne still very persistant), then Estrostep . No luck.
Last week I gave up on it. Since then...
- ortho evra patch...LAWSUIT??? 5th January 2005
... 2nd gen pills: Loestrin, Norlestin, Estrostep , Demulen, Ovulen. (good luck!)...
- Pill expiration date?? 3rd January 2005
... given 8 months worth of samples from my Doctor of Estrostep . The problem is.. I just realized that they are all...
- BTB on Kariva/Mircette? 2nd January 2005
... years and had no BTB. I just recently switched to Estrostep Fe because of a change in my libido. Mircette helped...
... interesting bostonlvr, my GYN gave me a prescription for Estrostep Fe but I asked to have Mircette instead. How do you...
