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Old 11-14-2004, 03:37 AM   #1
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Question Who's on Estrostep??

My OB/GYN suggested I try it-OTC and OTC-Lo not helping. Anyone currently on it and having success?
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Old 11-15-2004, 06:24 PM   #2
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Angry Re: Who's on Estrostep??

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Anyone? I'll be trying it in a few weeks and would like to know if I should do it or try something else. PLEASE help.

Seems like anytime I post something-nobody replies. I'm getting really frustrated...
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Old 11-15-2004, 11:13 PM   #3
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Thumbs down Re: Who's on Estrostep??

I was on Estrostep 3 or 4 birth control pills ago (mainly to regulate the evil period and keep the acne at bay) and I didn't really notice a difference. However, I have been on Seasonale since early September, and I must say, I can't get off it soon enough! It's great not getting the period every month (you get it only 4x year on Seasonale) but it has really given me some bad side effects.

First off, my libido is at an unspeakable low (much to the chagrin of my fiance, but I'm working on that...)

Secondly, I've been very bloated, seemingly all the time (which totally sucks)...

Thirdly, my skin has been breaking out like it's nobody's business.

This may be my body's response to the Seasonale (everyone's different) but I thought it would be the miracle 'pill'; it's not

Since I've been using ProActiv for the past 2 years, my skin has definitely gotten better, and I'm sure hoping that going back on Estrostep combined w/ the ProActiv system will help me out.

I'm starting it in a few weeks; I'll let you know how it goes
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Old 11-16-2004, 02:44 PM   #4
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Re: Who's on Estrostep??

Estrostep FE was the second brand of birth control pill I took. If I remember correctly, my skin cleared when I was on it. Not perfectly clear, but clearer. Since I have been on any type of BP my skin has had a large reduction in really large, inflamed zits.

Good luck to you, I'd give it a few months to see how it goes!

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Old 11-17-2004, 12:23 PM   #5
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Re: Who's on Estrostep??

Thanks for you replies!!!
Anyone else? Anyone else who tried it in the past? Why did you stop it?
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