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BC question

So I know everyone reacts differently to BC but I was just wondering if any of you had ever been on Tri Nessa and if you have how did it work for you? I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo but my doctor switched me yesterday because I was bleeding for 1 1/2-2 weeks every month (that sucked!). She actually switched me to regular Ortho Tri Cyclen, but my pharmacy gave me the generic which is Tri Nessa. I'm really hoping this works for me because its only $9 a month with HH's insurance as opposed to $20 a month for Ortho Lo. But has anyone else taken this?

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Re: BC question

  • I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen (not generic) when I first started taking BC a million years ago.  I did HORRIBLE on it.  My boobs would hurt almost all month, my cramps were a lot worse, and I was a ragey mega-biotch.  They switched me to Lo-Ovral which I've been on since I was around 20ish and I've never had a problem.  They basically told me that my body couldn't handle the full dose of hormones so I had to switch to the low dose. 
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  • I'm having the opposite problem. I've been on Allesse and Ortho Lo, both low dose pills and I had break through bleeding almost every month. So my doc said I needed a higher dose of hormones.
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  • I've been on Tri-Sprintec (generic for Ortho Tri cyclen (sp?)) for years and i've never had a problem with it, except maybe 2 cycles where I started my period early.  Other than that, nothing.
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  • me me me! I was on tri- nessa for almost 5 years. I JUST went off it.

    No issues with it whatsoever. Made me grow boobs though. Perfectly timed period, very low flow, good skin... no issues really. 

  • I actually originally (many moons ago) started out on Ortho Tri Cyclen. It was too strong for me and gave me incredible mood swings. And I wasn't the nicest person when I got angry, it like made me more violent.  After that they switched me to Lo-Ovral and I haven't had a problem in over 8 years.

    Since you are switching from a Low hormone to high. I would be mindful of different symptoms or changes you are having whether physically or emotionally so you can let your dr know if its a problem

  • imagechrisnjay2010:

    I actually originally (many moons ago) started out on Ortho Tri Cyclen. It was too strong for me and gave me incredible mood swings. And I wasn't the nicest person when I got angry, it like made me more violent.  After that they switched me to Lo-Ovral and I haven't had a problem in over 8 years.

    We're BC twinsies!!  haha.  Let me ask you something... when they first switched me to Lo-Ovral, it completely knocked out my cramps.  I mean, I didn't have even the slightest bit of a cramp.  Gradually, over the years, they've progressively been getting worse and worse and now they're pretty much like they used to be before I got on the pill.  Have you had that problem, too??
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    .  Made me grow boobs though.

    I'm actually hoping for this! lol I'm between an A and a small B right now so I'd love for them to grow!

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  • imagekatyp51:
    imageSarahkay488:

    .  Made me grow boobs though.

    I'm actually hoping for this! lol I'm between an A and a small B right now so I'd love for them to grow!

     

    I went from a B to a D. High school was hard haha

  • imageSarahkay488:
    imagekatyp51:
    imageSarahkay488:

    .  Made me grow boobs though.

    I'm actually hoping for this! lol I'm between an A and a small B right now so I'd love for them to grow!

     

    I went from a B to a D. High school was hard haha

    Wow lol HH would love it if that happened to me. He teases me sometimes about getting implants, but he knows I'll never do it. I told him he shouldn't have married me if he wanted bigger boobs lol

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  • imagestu31105:
    imagechrisnjay2010:

    I actually originally (many moons ago) started out on Ortho Tri Cyclen. It was too strong for me and gave me incredible mood swings. And I wasn't the nicest person when I got angry, it like made me more violent.  After that they switched me to Lo-Ovral and I haven't had a problem in over 8 years.

    We're BC twinsies!!  haha.  Let me ask you something... when they first switched me to Lo-Ovral, it completely knocked out my cramps.  I mean, I didn't have even the slightest bit of a cramp.  Gradually, over the years, they've progressively been getting worse and worse and now they're pretty much like they used to be before I got on the pill.  Have you had that problem, too??

    I'm a generic of Lo Ovral although i dont think it makes much difference.  They did graudally start to come back over the years, but its random months, sometimes i'm fine other I feel like crap. Same thing with the PMS, depends on the month.  

  • I was switched from Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo to the regular when I was in high school. I didn't notice any differences when I switched and didn't have any problems.
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  • imagechrisnjay2010:
    I'm a generic of Lo Ovral although i dont think it makes much difference.  They did graudally start to come back over the years, but its random months, sometimes i'm fine other I feel like crap. Same thing with the PMS, depends on the month.  
    I'm on the generic, too.  Low-Ogestrel (sp?).  I'm seriously dreading when I have to stop taking BC to get KTFU. 
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  • imagekatyp51:
    imageSarahkay488:
     

    I went from a B to a D. High school was hard haha

    Wow lol HH would love it if that happened to me. He teases me sometimes about getting implants, but he knows I'll never do it. I told him he shouldn't have married me if he wanted bigger boobs lol

    Aww! Matt's always telling me that small-to-moderate is sexier. As I've mentioned before, though, I'm not always sure that he's being 100% truthful about that. Let's just say that he is a big fan of the bras that happen to be push-ups...

  • So you guys are probably going to think Adam is a crackhead after I tell you this, but one of my boobs is slightly larger than the other (like noticeable if I wear a tight shirt).  So he named my boobs.... Lefty... and Biggie Smalls... I think it's HILARIOUS!!!! 
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    imagekatyp51:
    imageSarahkay488:
     

    I went from a B to a D. High school was hard haha

    Wow lol HH would love it if that happened to me. He teases me sometimes about getting implants, but he knows I'll never do it. I told him he shouldn't have married me if he wanted bigger boobs lol

    Aww! Matt's always telling me that small-to-moderate is sexier. As I've mentioned before, though, I'm not always sure that he's being 100% truthful about that. Let's just say that he is a big fan of the bras that happen to be push-ups...

    All I wear are push ups! Its the only way I look like I've got a little something lol Seriously though for the most part I'm happy with what I've got because I don't have to worry about them sagging when I get older or having back problems. I would like them to be a little bigger though, but I will NEVER get implants. I don't see the point in risking your life (all surgery's are risky) to have bigger boobs when you can have all kinds of complications and then most likely have to have them replaced at some point. Sorry if that offends anyone but its just my opinion. God made me the way I'm supposed to beSmile

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  • imagekatyp51:

    All I wear are push ups! Its the only way I look like I've got a little something lol Seriously though for the most part I'm happy with what I've got because I don't have to worry about them sagging when I get older or having back problems. I would like them to be a little bigger though, but I will NEVER get implants. I don't see the point in risking your life (all surgery's are risky) to have bigger boobs when you can have all kinds of complications and then most likely have to have them replaced at some point. Sorry if that offends anyone but its just my opinion. God made me the way I'm supposed to beSmile

    Yeah, almost all of mine are push-ups now for that reason. :) I really need to spend the money and get a good bathing suit that has an underwire and some push-up action and get some help up top... LOL

    I agree that being smaller has some advantages, though. I can run in a "low to medium intensity" sports bra with no problem, and I love that. I'd never have surgery, either. Not worth it to me. 

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