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Oral Contraceptives

Oral contraceptives are chemicals taken by mouth to inhibit normal fertility. All act on the hormonal system. Female oral contraceptives have been on the market since the early 1960s, and enjoy great popularity. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition	Members	Success
Pre-menstrual Syndrome ...	152	63%
Endometriosis	6	67%
Polycystic Ovarian Synd...	3	100%
Acne	1	100%
Depression	1	100%

Overall, 64% (166 Members) find Oral Contraceptives helpful

Oral Contraceptives Reviews

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PIZERL (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

Don't think it helps emotionally.

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dumped (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

Helps me to know when my moods may change because my periods are irregular.

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simpletraveller (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

dianette did help reduce the pain a little..i only took it for year..my pains come bk again

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kin (Endometriosis)

I feel somewhat better on the pill. The pain is still there, but hey I'm used to that.

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bithchieee (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

Feeling nauseous!

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verymuchalive (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

right now its getting worse, but hats supposed to go away after 6-12 months.

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kitteh303 (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

I'm yet to start loestrin 24 (something like that). We'll see how it goes.

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missdad (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

Just started Yaz and am super moody.

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rizgirl (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

i have been on yaz for about 3 months..i haven't experienced any negative side affects.

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arlannah (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

Changed from Tricyclen to Alesse.

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Loui (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

just starting so we'll see :)

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bella33 (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

Just started YAZ 3 months ago.. no changes yet.

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clafairey (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

I am on Femulen aswell as the implant at the moment. I was put on this to stop my periods completely as I have been on my periods (light) since Dec due to the implant

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KATARIASH (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

yaz

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kase36 (Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS))

I just started taking Yasmin an oral contraceptive. This is my first week taking it so I can't tell a thing yet. However I was told that many women w/my symptoms have reported great resultsw/Yasmin and Yaz.

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I absolutely understand what you are saying. I have felt that every month. The oral contraceptives alleviated it a little bit but not totally. My Gy... [More]
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