Just started taking BC and Im a little nervous, please help. - Birth Control Message Board

jenn34601 · 01-26-2006, 11:47 AM

I just started taking Alesse 28 5 days ago, to regulate my menstrual cycles and I was wondering if anybody could tell me any side effects they had with this pill. I am 28 and have never been on BC before. I keep reading different things about it. I know that everybody is different, but the more I know the more comfortable I will feel about taking it. I am nervous that I am going to become fat, bald, moody and full of acne... Right now I feel a lot hungrier than usual, and a little tired. Please help me.

Jenn

Mar1 · 01-26-2006, 12:55 PM

You're right that everyone is different. I personally have no problems on Alesse. I was on Alesse for 4 years, then off for about 2 1/2, trying Depo and the Patch, and went back on Alesse about 6 months ago. I didn't gain any weight on it, no side effects nothing. It's the only pill that hasn't made me naseous, so I love it. Some people do have side effects though, so it's just a matter of seeing how it works for you. The side effects aren't permanent either so if you do have any, you can switch to another pill.

jenn34601 · 01-26-2006, 01:10 PM

Thanks, I guess I just have to go with the flow and see what happens. I have another question, I am suppose to get my period during the green pills right? If my period ends on a monday for example do I not take the pill again until Sun? I am a little confused about that.
Jenn

LegitimateQT · 01-26-2006, 04:48 PM

I'm not sure if it varies for different pills, but it's by understanding that you start the active pills from your next pack as soon as you finish your sugar pills, regardless of whether or not your period has finished.

BoardBabe · 01-27-2006, 04:44 AM

I recently started myself and have gained a lot of weight, but what makes you think you can go bald? Is that a common side-effect to lose hair?