Hi. I've been on Ortho Novum 777 for about 3 months now I think going on 4 months. Is it normal for this pill to cause yeast infections or painful urination after intercourse? I've also experienced a sorness in the lower part of my stomach plus bowl movements frequently. And also, the last time I came close to a period was a few weeks ago and it looked to be a brownish discharge. My cousin experienced that too and said it was normal. Is all this something I should check into to be safe or is it signs of pregnancy? Let me also say I have never missed a pill nor the correct time to take it. Thanks for the help!!!
2006-10-19 08:14:17 · 8 answers · asked by laura_lsu18 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
you should really try switching your brand. go to your gyno and let them know that youre not liking this pill. i had problems with a pill i wa son and only changed after one year. so better do it sooner then later.
there are so many pills out now that fit everyone. you weont always find one you like in the first month or 3 but keep trying cos you wil find soemthing that will suit you
but talk to your gyno and they will direct you in the right path
2006-10-19 08:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi this is Damisha I think that the best thing to do is to go to the doctor and tell him/her what is going on with your body. As you know everyone is different, so if you cousin had this and was normal doesn't mean that with you is the same. YOU SHOULD GO TO THE DOCTOR to make sure what is going on with your body. it is better to have a professional answer that an opinion.
about the infection, you should be very carefully about them because they can cause an abortion in case you are pregnant.
2006-10-19 08:22:15 · answer #2 · answered by Damisha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):
Abdominal cramping, anorexia, nausea, vomiting
Acne (Usually makes it better)
Breast tenderness
Edema, weight gain
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Cardiovascular disorders (hypertension)
Thromboembolic disorders
but if u are still unsure about the symptoms u are having contact ur doctor. as it may not be the pill u mfght even have a urine infection. hope this helps xx
2006-10-19 08:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went through something similar, i don't want to scare u but u should really go to ur gyn and ask about a condition called "endometriosis". it's when u're uterus is tilted and periods are really dark brownish color and painful along with a heavy flow. this condition is when ur endometrium tissue lining grows outside of the uterus causing very painful and heavy cycles. birthcontrol is one way of treating it and so is getting pregnant- because u don't shed a lining every month ( for nine months). find out and look it up to get more information.
2006-10-19 08:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by POOCHY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, those symptoms are NOT normal. The symptoms you described are normal for someone with a sexually transmitted disease, regardless of someone with the patch or pregnancy. Please check out this link for side effects of the drug. None of those are listed as possible side effects of the drug. You should contact your doctor immediately and get yourself checked for STDs.
Although, the yeast infection could be purely coincidental.
2006-10-19 08:33:04 · answer #5 · answered by sillylittlemen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That does not sound good, especially if you haven't been using condoms. To be safe, you need to check with your doctor. Anytime there is a discharge you should consult your doctor or call ask a nurse.
2006-10-19 08:24:32 · answer #6 · answered by meshab30911 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your gynecologist just to make sure that's normal. better be safe than sorry
2006-10-19 08:17:46 · answer #7 · answered by *KiM* 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you had intercouse the patch won't protect you against sex so of couse
2006-10-19 08:16:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋