mandylee4christ Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I'm on Alesse and was wondering how long it takes from the first pack until it becomes fully effective and I can use it as my primary form of birth control? Link to comment
phishgirl Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I'm on Alesse too. If you've just begun this type of B.C., it takes 7 days for it to be effective and to absorb it into your system -IF- you take it every day wihout missing a dose. It is recommended that you use some other form of B.C. at this time. After this period, the Pill is 99.9% effective alone, and condoms are used with it as extra protection as well as blocking STD's. However, if you're sure your bf is STD-free, you should be fine. I do recommend condoms as a back-up, though, just to be extra careful. Beware of 'spotting' and periods a week early, however, as I have experienced this on Alesse for several months as a side effect. Link to comment
ReadyorNot Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 My best friends roommate was on that and it gave her strokes in her eyes... she is now on something else! Link to comment
DarknHandsome Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 My best friends roommate was on that and it gave her strokes in her eyes... she is now on something else! the hell? Link to comment
darkblue Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I'd also like to know what, strokes... in her eyes - means. Link to comment
Shadows Light Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 It means strokes. You can get blood clots from taking the pill. In her eye's, probably means she'd get burst vessels. Now why would it hit her eyes??? well... go figure. She's right its one of the side effects. But moreso if the woman is over the ages of 35 and a smoker. Then the chances of stroke and heart attack while on the "Pill" is greater. Isn't that just the peachiest thing you've ever heard of... eeehhh?? yeah, its wonderful being a woman sometimes. Absolutely wonderful. Link to comment
CarChica Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 It means strokes. You can get blood clots from taking the pill. In her eye's, probably means she'd get burst vessels. Now why would it hit her eyes??? well... go figure. She's right its one of the side effects. But moreso if the woman is over the ages of 35 and a smoker. Then the chances of stroke and heart attack while on the "Pill" is greater. Isn't that just the peachiest thing you've ever heard of... eeehhh?? yeah, its wonderful being a woman sometimes. Absolutely wonderful. unfortunately the one that scares me alittle bit about being on birth control. Is hearts attacks and some other health problems run in my fammily So I have to be carefull Link to comment
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