Any gal out there using Ortho Evra patch as birth contol?
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I was on the patch but I got off of it because of all the hype.  It gives you a lower dose of estrogen throughout the week but actually provides a lot more total estrogen to your body.  I switched to tri-phasil because it mimics your cycle (any triphasic).  Triphasics mean that it has 3 levels of hormones in the pack.  I would try one of these.  I just thought I would be safe.  I don't really have time for a blood clot.
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I've used ortho-tricyclen but have not used Alesse before.  I've never had any problems with the ortho.  If you're having all of these issues with the current birth control, stop taking them and also let your doctor know this, they'll probably prescribe another type.  If you're looking for a lower dose try ortho-tricyclen low, that's what I'm on now and I'm not having any issues with this one either.  Good luck!
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I have not had it done, but have 2 women friends that have. Both had extreme "flab" in their belly...one from being overweight and the other from carrying a very large baby.\n\nBoth women were VERY glad they had the procedure done, although do listen to your doctor and do what s/he says regarding aftercare. It takes a while to get back on  your feet and walking upright again...\n\n...but for those with more belly skin than can be tightened up with traditional exercises, a tuck is the way to go.\n\nGood luck and I hope the results are what you are seeking!
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OB GYN.  They have a patch they can give her.  I know, I have one right now.
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Well,\nI am pregnant, so it was a challenge to find one but,\nAfter looking for months, i had finally decided on this amazing little knee length brown dress accented with cream ribbons, and brown ballet flats with little cream bows on them. However, when i got to Italy i put my dress on and realised that i had gained more in my bust than i expected to! so i had to get it altered but, all the places couldnt fix it in enough time! so, finally i found this little old italian grandmother with 14 grandchildren. She, didnt understand me, i guess, so, she took it in, instead of allowing for more room! i immediatly rushed out to find something else, but no where had anything that would fit my 5 month pregnant body.  i was devastated, and didnt know what to do, until i got a call from kelly preston who said that she would have john fly a few of her pregancy gowns down to help me out. They got there just in time, and i settled on a crimson and white just-below-the-knee one she wore to a relative's wedding when she was pregnant with her son.  Thank goodness she was there, i dont know what i would have done.
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Sounds great. However, I know a friend of mine eventually had surgery for breast reductuion (shame), because it was troubling her. I think she had back aches, but I am not sure - also don't really know what size she was.
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You can see a picture of it here, including more info.\nI have used one of these before myself and never again- very cumbersome to use and the fit is terrible.\nhttp://www.femalehealth.com/
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I'm not on it anymore but I was on ortho tricyclen lo for 5 years. It did not make me gain any weight, and it really did help clear up my skin. It worked very well.
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I've been considering it alot too and I have family members that have gone through it. They all had like a week or so of down time where it seemed like it hurt pretty bad but all of them say it was worth it in the end. My grandma just had hers redone becuase she had the older implants that ended up leaking but the newest ones are only salt water so they won't hurt you nad it's ok to have kids and still nurse with them becuase now they can fit them behind the muscle which has no effect on nursing so do what you want. I say if your doing it for you then nothing else matters!
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I had one back in 91.  I wouldn't change my decision.  Only thing I wish I had been more informed about was that it would reduce and or cause you not to be able to produce milk for any babies you may have in the future.  Surgeries have been enhanced significantly now, compared to when I had it done...so certain procedures aren't done as commonly now.  Make sure that your doc thinks that you are through any chance of puberty as well...mine was done when I was almost 18 and they still grew in the years after surgery.  So good luck, and the more research you do, the more prepared you will feel.\n\n:-)\n\nPS...Also...if the doc can find that it is a medical necessity because of maybe back pain or bruising on the chest cavity from your bra, insurance will more likely cover it, as long as it is not found to be just a cosmetic choice.
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I've heard of that before..Women drinking castor oil..I looked it up on WebMD and it said something about an enlarged pelvis...Anyway here is the site...Good luck with the new grandbaby!!! Yay!
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oh yeah this definately rings a bell with me.my poor shrink was playing guinea pig with me when i was on the pill trying to find an anti depressant that works.so what i did is i went back to my clinic and told them to put me on ortho tri cyclen it comes in two kinds the regular or ortho tri cyclen low i would ask your gyno about that.i noticed when i was on ortho i felt better
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Not unless u're under the age of 16!!!! The NHS are really strict about ortho treatment and even if it affects ur eating and stuff it would have to be really severe if they were to go ahead with it. It's all to do with your growth! your bone toughens up as u get older and the success rates reduce so they steer away from it!
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Re-shape!!!! I had mine done there and have had no problems at all!!I would highly recommend them!!They have a web site,check it out i think its www.re-shape.co.uk.
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Maybe you are not lubricated enough when you had the intercoure and this caused tension on your outer privates. Have you given birth already through natural delivery? This can also post as a problem since the insertion could be a little rough on the sewn up part. Hope this helped :-)
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I am 41 and had one last year.  You have to make sure you use protection because all you are doing is burning the lining of your uterus, so you still have your ovaries producing eggs which could still be fertilized during sex except they could implant in your fallopian tubes causing an etopic pregnancy.  I definitely would recommend it.  The only drawback is that you still have all the symptoms except the bloating of your period.  The good thing is when ever you are cranky you can just say "it must be my time" because you don't really know when that is anymore!!  However, I do have a light discharge once a month that I have to wear a pantyliner for.  But it is definitely worth it, nothing like having a period
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YUP I was on Ortho- Cyclen when I got pregnant, but if you take your pills correctly its less than a 1% chance, guess I was just meant to have my daughter