Alesse experiences - Birth Control Message Board

monarchangel · 01-05-2005, 04:49 PM

I am sorry to be asking so many questions. I hate having to deal with birth control issues!! I am so frustrated. I have switched pills and it seems like we are going to have problems if we take the pill or if we don't. I can't decide on another form of bc. I stopped the pill three weeks ago b/c I was afraid the pill was making me dizzy, but I don't feel any difference and now I am afraid I made the wrong choice. Anyways, if I go back to the pill, I want to get the lowest one and I was wondering if anyone liked/disliked a pill called Alesse? Thanks for listening.

Pesh · 01-05-2005, 07:03 PM

My sorority Big Sister loves Alesse. No weight gain or anything, although she said it did increase her sex drive A LOT! Her fiance didn't mind that though, haha!

Pesh · 01-05-2005, 07:07 PM

Also, just wanted to add...you said you stopped taking the pill after 3 weeks....you really need to give it more time next time. Sometimes outside factors are really causing the "side effects" people think are from the pill. And a lot of the time, side effects go away after the first or second pack...most doctors recommend three packs and say side effects go away after that because your body becomes fully adjusted. So, just something you might want to keep in mind!! Hope that helps and good luck!

jenanoelle · 01-05-2005, 09:02 PM

Ooh, Alesse, pill of my dreams..! (needless to say, I really liked it, and only stopped taking it because there were no more pills left for me to take.. (insurance, etc.)) Any side effects were really mild, I think my only complaint was PMS a bit.. and apparently I'm not the only one to get a libido boost on this pill.

What pills have you taken before? What side effects are you trying to avoid..?

BJM04 · 01-05-2005, 09:02 PM

I was on ALesse 2 seperate times..recently stopped a month ago I experienced alot of bleeing breakthrough or spotting as some call it.it made my appetite soar and skin went a little nuts..breast were very tender all month..i wasnt too impressed with it...my sex drive was really low on it also..moodiness was a factor too..