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How To Get Rid Of Althea Side Effects?
Question: Hi.. im have pcos.. and just 3 months a go I had an ectopic pregnancy so I came from operation.. since im not allowed to get pregnant right away.. I need to take pills...in sept I take diane35.. I gain weight so the next month oct I switched to XXXXXXX . I am so dry.. skin is dry and even me and my husband have intercourse ia very dry.. then now nov I try the althea which 2 yrs a go is my pills.. but now there are many side effect.. I feel weak..moody and having palpitations.. I really dont know which pills is good for me.. should I stop taking pills?pls answer me.. :(
Brief Answer:
You may stop pills
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
You had ectopic pregnancy 3 months back. That is the reason you were asked not to get pregnant for 3 months and you were put on pills.
Unfortunately symptoms you had were side effects of the different pills you tried. After assessing your situation I suggest you to stop all the pills because its already been 3 months since your ectopic pregnancy.
You can try for pregnancy now and hope for successful pregnancy.
If you still wish to continue contraceptive cover you can opt for condoms for your husband for another month.
But its safe to try for pregnancy now.
You may stop pills
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
You had ectopic pregnancy 3 months back. That is the reason you were asked not to get pregnant for 3 months and you were put on pills.
Unfortunately symptoms you had were side effects of the different pills you tried. After assessing your situation I suggest you to stop all the pills because its already been 3 months since your ectopic pregnancy.
You can try for pregnancy now and hope for successful pregnancy.
If you still wish to continue contraceptive cover you can opt for condoms for your husband for another month.
But its safe to try for pregnancy now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thanks for the answer,, but the problem is I think I also have hormonal imbalance bcoz of pcos I think my estrogen is so low.. thats y im thinking also to take pills for anti androgen but now I dont know what is the best pills for me.. before 2 yrs back I dont have this side effect of pills.. Im taking it for almost 2 yrs also before I decided to get pregnant but unfortunately I diagnosed having PCOS.. I really dont know what to do now.. because I also have a fear of getting pregnant again after the operation.. thanks
Brief Answer:
It is safe to get pregnant
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You have some wrong information. Let me clarify it and give right information.
PCOS has high levels of estrogens and not low. Hence you don't need to add estrogens. So taking pills is neither solution nor cure for PCOS.
There is no need to fear for getting pregnant. In fact getting pregnant will be difficult as you had been operated for ectopic and lost tube on that side. Hence trying earliest is best option.
It is safe to get pregnant now and no risks.
It is safe to get pregnant
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You have some wrong information. Let me clarify it and give right information.
PCOS has high levels of estrogens and not low. Hence you don't need to add estrogens. So taking pills is neither solution nor cure for PCOS.
There is no need to fear for getting pregnant. In fact getting pregnant will be difficult as you had been operated for ectopic and lost tube on that side. Hence trying earliest is best option.
It is safe to get pregnant now and no risks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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