- The pill, side effects, and libido 1st January 2005
... experienced no change in sex drive. I got put on Estrostep FE and I actually noticed an increase in my sex drive ... at all. And then within the first or second day on estrostep .. it was back. So.. It has different effects on everyone ... amazing skin with nordette, and gained no weight..but estrostep has definately given me a bigger appetite.)...
- Does Estrostep make u gain weight..YAY! read on- 30th December 2004
... Alesse? I would (If you arent happy w/ Alesse) go for Estrostep or Ortho.. they seem to put weight on people because...
... I am currently taking Estrostep FE and have been for 2years. I have not had any weight ... If you have anymore questions let me know!
P.S. Estrostep is low estrogen...
- Mircette - The Wonder Pill?! 24th December 2004
... in body chemistry (I just turned 30) so I am now on Estrostep Fe. Good luck! :)...
- Orthotricyclen or Estrostep fe? 21st December 2004
... I've never tried Estrostep before so I'm not sure what that is like. I have however...
... personally havent taken that.
I have however taken estrostep . I liked it made my periods regular and lightened ... I would have to say I had less pimples while on estrostep vs. seasonale the pill im on now!...
... localized to my chin. Its so aggrivating..So I hope Estrostep might regulate my hormones and help level things out...
- I have the worst gyno in the world.... 21st December 2004
... basically told her I wanted to go back on it because Estrostep Fe (the one she gave me) wasnt covered by my insurance...
... maybe my body changed and I should have given the Estrostep a try... Oh man I hate dealing with pills and doctors...
... and told me that they will give me 5 more samples of Estrostep because Nordette is the same thing as Levora and shes ... Anyways- I guess I will keep you posted on how Estrostep Fe is. If it agrees with me, maybe you can ask your ... Levora..So maybe our chemistry would react similar to Estrostep . My sister takes Mircette, by the way, and she loves...
... she must really want her comission money from the Estrostep Fe..
If you're giving it a try, good luck!! I hope...
... check.
I know right.. Whats with the pushing of the Estrostep ?? She gave me 8 months worth of samples though...So...
- Estrostep Experiences Please 20th December 2004
... Information for you- But I was hoping to hear some estrostep fe experiences as well. I was prescribed it after ... all) and I had major reservations about taking the Estrostep due to all the negetive things I read about it. I ... prescription changed to Nordette (I was scared to start Estrostep because the hormone levels change each week during ... .. If Nordette doesnt help, Im going to switch to Estrostep Fe)...
... alot of good stuff....this is my secound month on estrostep fe ...the first month (last month) was fine..i had...
... i took estrostep fe for about a year, and was just taken off of it ... and put on yaz. for the first.. maybe 5-6 months on estrostep i was great, but after that i started getting LOTS ...
my dr. said that alot of women don't do well on estrostep because it varies the hormone dosage week to week...
... I was on Estrostep FE for two years. My side effects were: MAJOR hair...
- New to board..Need some help please!! 20th December 2004
... but still there) I went to the gyno and she gave me Estrostep Fe. I am having major reservations about taking something ... myself now for not just asking for it!) She said Estrostep will help with acne. Ive been reading alot of negetive ... that it broke them out badly..where I have read that Estrostep has.. How is it that Nordette doesnt seem to cause ... major acne, where Estrostep (which is intended for acne helping qualities...) ... has? Some websites even listed Estrostep as a pill to avoid for helping acne!!!
SO my major ... with me and I should try Nordette again? Or would Estrostep Fe be a good pill to take?
Its really ruining my...
... Like you said..Im afraid to switch.) Even though the Estrostep box says "with acne indication" ...my gut is telling ... each pill. Ive read so many different things about Estrostep .. (Decreased sex drive, acne, bloating, fatigue..etc...
... Dr. to do this. I hope you're doing well with the Estrostep ! :)...
... was great!
Anyway.. Well I am on my 3rd day of Estrostep . So far- everything is ok. But its also on the lowest...
... Nordette..and sure enough, you did!
OK..My update on Estrostep .. Well, I'm on it for 5 months now (technically 4 ... clears me up again. I loved that pill, though- But Estrostep isnt bad either. Im in a dilemma! I actually almost...
... because I was trying to wait as long as possible on the Estrostep .
Do you know if its possible to be sensitive ... I know they say androgens cause acne, but..even on estrostep (which is similar to orthotricyclen) I don't seem...
- Estrostep, is it killing my relationship?? 20th December 2004
... going on with your girl's body! I was just prescribed Estrostep but havent taken it yet (and am still debating on...
... I am taking Estrostep FE and I find that on the 1-2 seconds weeks of my...
- always regular-switched BC & 2 mos later miss period? 18th December 2004
... tricyclin for about 6 years. Two months ago I switched to Estrostep . After finishing the first pack of estrostep, I had...
- Seasonale 16th December 2004
... side effects:
Yasmin -- depression, no libido
Estrostep -- breakouts, weight gain, breast tenderness
Lo-Ovral...
... think it has increased my weight. I know while on Estrostep i packed on 40lbs. Still working on shedding them...
- Hair loss and Bith control pills 10th December 2004
... i have had hair loss and still am with estrostep ...
... i have had hair loss and still am with estrostep
Lilujan
Has the hair loss stopped? I'm experiencing ... the same with Estrostep after being on it for 4-1/2 months and I'm thinking...
... hair loss stopped? I'm experiencing the same with Estrostep after being on it for 4-1/2 months and I'm thinking ... to just jump in here, but I also had hair loss with Estrostep . I was on it for two years and it never stopped....
... I wish I would have hair loss! I was on Estrostep for about 4 years and I had hair growth on my face ... loosing more than the normal amount of hair while on estrostep . I'm gald I switch beacuse hair on the face is extremely...
... I wish I would have hair loss! I was on Estrostep for about 4 years and I had hair growth on my face ... loosing more than the normal amount of hair while on estrostep . I'm gald I switch beacuse hair on the face is extremely...
... has almost the same amount of androgenic activity as Estrostep . If this doesn't work, I'm going back on Ortho Tri...
- Recommendation of BCP for Migraine Sufferers 7th December 2004
... migraines for 4 + years and during this time I was taking Estrostep FE. I would get a migraine on the week before my ... of hormones, it doesn't cause migraines for me like Estrostep FE did which had increasing levels of hormones until...
- L-lysine and BC 3rd December 2004
... 2nd week (I believe it was the 2nd week) of pills ( Estrostep FE) but I was having break through bleeding off &...
- switching from yasmin to either ovcon 1/35 or estrostep 1st December 2004
... I started taking birth control ( Estrostep FE) for the 1st time in September. So far I like it...
... Go on Ovcon. Estrostep makes you hungry and fatigued...
- Morning Sickness Caused by the Pill? 30th November 2004
... the birth control. What kind are you taking? I'm on Estrostep FE!...
... the birth control. What kind are you taking? I'm on Estrostep FE!...
... I used to be on Estrostep , but had breakthrough bleeding. I felt this way on ... Estrostep , too. Now, I'm on Alesse.
*whew* Glad I'm not...
... I am glad that I'm not the only one who has taken Estrostep & had the nausea & the spotting. Thanks for the reply...
- Help.. NEW AT THIS??? 29th November 2004
... period.) Anyways this is my first time on BC pills ( Estrostep Fe) so I have some questions for the Pros out there...
... period.) Anyways this is my first time on BC pills ( Estrostep Fe) so I have some questions for the Pros out there...
- Might be Pregnant on birth control 29th November 2004
... I have been on Estrostep ...
- Is this ok? 23rd November 2004
... will be taking the last of my hormone pills tonight ( Estrostep FE) and starting my placebo pills tomorrow night....
- how long to take effect 13th November 2004
... long it takes. Am i to assume its 7 days? i am taking Estrostep if that helps. So can someone help me?...
- Seasonale birth control pill 4th November 2004
... However, I did switch to a new birth control pill Estrostep .....hope it works out....
... Magui:
I am taking Estrostep FE and just started on my 3rd month. How long have...
... I was on Estrostep for about 2 years, I did like that pill it kept me ... blotting will eventually go away. But I do agree the Estrostep is the way to go if you want a good pill!...
- Does the time change effect your Birth Control? 3rd November 2004
... posted yesterday my doc advised me that with being on Estrostep FE that I could take straight hormone pills for up...
- End of pack....And I'm starting to spot! 2nd November 2004
... I have been on Estrostep FE since September. I had posted on here to get advice ... this is normal or should I be worried. If you take Estrostep or have please let me know. Or anyone who's on the...
- Does Birth Control effect your relationship? 24th October 2004
... didn't want to use condoms anymore...I started on EstroStep and about 3 months on it I started to lose my mind...
- brown discharge on birth control 24th October 2004
... try if you dont mind having a period every month is estrostep . That one worked great for me I knew my period would...
- Alesse 20th October 2004
... Desogen, Demulen 1/35, Demulen 1/50, Enpresse, Errin, Estrostep FE, Genora 1/35, Genora 1/50, Jenest, Kariva, Lessina...
- Switching From Yasmin to Estrostep 19th October 2004
... Jan. But I am thinking of quiting entirely. Why is Estrostep better than Yasmin, did your doctor say? Sorry I don...
... to switch to a different type of hormone. Aslo the Estrostep is FDA approved for treating acne while Yasmin I believe ... worried about the switch. Today is my first day on Estrostep and I am totally sick to my stomach. Well three month ... if anyone has had any experience good or bad with Estrostep please let me know.
Thanks,
Christine...
... If Estrostep doesn't work for you (which I hope it does) you might...
... I was on Estrostep for about four months and I loved it. I didn't gain ... through the worst of the nausea. Good luck with the Estrostep and wish me luck with Yasmin!
:) Amy...
... - i was also considering switching from yasmin to estrostep due to loss of sex drive. after reading these boards ... not so sure now. was wondering how you are doing on estrostep . my period has always been very light on yasmin so...
... stomach aches, and made me depressed. I switched to Estrostep last month and within the first week, I was already ... with, so not much changed when I started the pill. Estrostep has been wonderful so far. I got a little bit sick...
... was depressed and overly emotional. I switched to estrostep a month ago and overall its seems okay. The symptoms...
- HAirloss from bc pill? 17th October 2004
... I had horrible hairloss on Estrostep FE. The sad thing was that I didn't even realize...
- Yasmin Side Effects 14th October 2004
... and I don't remember feeling like this when I was on Estrostep . I switched to Yasmin because I was having breakthrough ... bleeding with Estrostep and because I liked what I heard about it helping...
... LittleGreek25:
I am currently taking Estrostep FE & as I posted on here yesterday I was down to the ... my peroid) and started to spot. I have been taking Estrostep since September & my doc told me that it was normal ... Any feedback that you or anyone else who has taken Estrostep FE would be Great!! Thanks!...
... LLA1982,
When I was on Estrostep I didn't have any spotting until my fourth month taking ... Orthotricyclene, OrthoCept, Loestrin, Lo-Ovral, Ovral,and Estrostep , and I've had breakthrough bleeding with ALL of them ... so I tried the pill again (that's when I tried the Estrostep ). I am currently on my fifth day of Yasmin. I'm having...
... and I don't remember feeling like this when I was on Estrostep . I switched to Yasmin because I was having breakthrough ... bleeding with Estrostep and because I liked what I heard about it helping...
... I was on Estrostep FE for 3 months (first time taking pill) and this ... was dry heaving because of the BC. I switched drom Estrostep because I was getting nauses at night. And now with...
- Orthocyclin causing acne 11th October 2004
... occurence of cysts.
Since then, I have been on Estrostep FE, Nordette 28, Ortho Tricyclen Lo, and now generic...
... occurence of cysts.
Since then, I have been on Estrostep FE, Nordette 28, Ortho Tricyclen Lo, and now generic...
- on the pill for 1st time--weird period? 8th October 2004
... Hi everyone,
My doc just put me on the pill, ( estrostep ) and i completed the first set of pills, now on the...
- Long term effects of birth control pills ? 6th October 2004
... necon is like estrostep FE...does that help? i don't have headaches, but...
- Birth Control 30th September 2004
... wondering is there anyone out there that has been taking Estrostep Fe? I had a baby 15 mths ago, Doc suggested IUD ... about 2 mths ago so now I am about to start taking bc ( estrostep fe) this coming Sunday. Has anyone had problems with...
- Need to regulate my peroid asap! 27th September 2004
... peroid for August. I was told to take this pack of Estrostep FE which is a 28 day pack. My gyno told me to take...
... greatly appreciate it. As I have said I am taking Estrostep FE, so if there is another another lady out there...
... pregnant! You may have spotting (I did when I was on Estrostep ...I hated that pill) but it's better than a full blown...
- Bleeding on birth control pills 23rd September 2004
... body took a couple months to adjust when I was on Estrostep FE, too. I'd spot pretty much the whole month. It...
- Breakthrough bleeding 23rd September 2004
... four months of being on the pill. I am currently on Estrostep Fe. Everything was fine until my fourth month of taking...
... I am currently taking Estrostep FE. I started in August, and I am having the same...
- On birth control and STILL have heavy periods... 20th September 2004
... was, since i have been on so many.
i have been on estrostep for some time and now they are 2-3 days and very rearely...
- I'm so confused, stay on Birth Control, or go off? 13th September 2004
... acne worse instead of helping it.
i have been on estrostep for quiet some time... dont have any side effects...
- what are the best/most favored BC Pills? 29th June 2004
... Lo-Ovral, Ortho Tri Cy, Ortho Tri Lo, Yasmin and Estrostep FE. I had problems with all of them, especially Yasmin...
... makes me react very badly to Ortho Tri Cyclen and Estrostep and the like -- just a few weeks of either of those ... the roof, I gained almost 10 pounds in 11 days on Estrostep , killer mood swings, you name it. I did the Ortho...
... desogen, demulen (i think its called) one other and now estrostep . i have been on the pill for 8 years and this is one...
... I've been on Estrostep FE for several months with no side effects. It's worked...
- Just began bcp and experiencing bleeding 8th May 2004
... bleeding every 2 weeks garbage as well. i was on estrostep for the 1st 4 months & it just wasnt getting any better...
- Negative Yasmin Experiences? 12th April 2004
... absolutely NO libido, gone, gone, gone. I switched to Estrostep FE and really like that, no side effects, great skin...
- Low-Hormone Pills 14th February 2004
... control, but had hard time with the side effects of Estrostep and Ortho Tri-cyclen. I've been trying to decide for ... long enough for it to make a difference, and was on Estrostep for seven months with no change. I wasn't expecting ... anything with Estrostep because it adds hormones gradually, though I did have...
- Tell me what BCP you're on and if you like it 22nd January 2004
... I'm on estrostep and I love it! Besides breakthrough bleeding the ... changing. I haven't had any mood swings or problems with estrostep ....
- Alternatives to BC Pills? 22nd December 2003
... and told her about my bad experiences with bc pills ( Estrostep and Ortho Tri-Cyclen). She suggested Alesse for me...
... and told her about my bad experiences with bc pills ( Estrostep and Ortho Tri-Cyclen). She suggested Alesse for me...
... know that doesn't sound like a very good reason, but Estrostep made me so emotional that I had to take a leave of...
- Alesse Brand Birth Control Pills 12th November 2003
... to get rid of some pms symptoms I associated with estrostep . I started taking Alesse in June. By the end of...
- taking BC pill late 27th October 2003
... I have a question. I am on Estrostep and am on my second pack.
Just curious, how much...
... What she said ^^ is exactly correct...provided Estrostep is a combination oral contraceptive??
There is much...
- Has anyone tried Alesse? 30th September 2003
... and always had breakthrough bleeding. Now i'm on Estrostep & never had breakthrough bleeding with that & it helps...
- Stopped taking the pill 20th May 2003
... 1/50, Zovia 1/50E, Ovcon 50, Desogen, Ortho-Cept, Estrostep Fe, and Loestrin 1/20.
Now, both Alesse and Loestrin ... Ortho Tricyclen all have 30micrograms of estrogen.... Estrostep is a multiphasic which will give you 20/30/35micrograms...
- Types of birth control pills 15th February 2003
... or do you mean black spots on your skin?
I take Estrostep FE, and I never gained weight. I actually LOST weight ... had terrible mood swings when I tried to go off the Estrostep . It may take a few tries before she finds the right...
- What's your birth control of choice? 22nd November 2002
... I've been on Estrostep for four months, and love it. It introduces the hormones ... many women actually gain weight on the pill - I like Estrostep because my weight hasn't fluctuated at all. My periods...
- Ortho Tri-Cyclin and depression 9th March 2001
... you that think I am crazy... the last pill I was on ( Estrostep ) last year caused HAIR LOSS. Clumps of it when I took...
