alpayton
Always into something...
Just remember, each woman and what they need hormonally, is different. And for that reason, no particular brand of pill is any better than the other simply because there are more favorable reviews for that particular brand/dose. Cyclic pills can be a god-send or the devil reincarnated. Depends on the woman/hormonal needs. In my case, cyclic pills were the devil! Same "rule" applies for any other type of hormonal BC (IUD, shots, implants, etc).
Depo made me gain 30 lbs in 30 days. Enough that I didn't go back for a 2nd shot. NEVER again! I'm 33 now, been on BC since I was...yes...13 yrs old. Doctor wanted to try to regulate my extremely heavy and painful cycles. It worked. Then as I aged, hormone levels changed, therefore the dose changed. I've been on no less than 10 different BC pills and currently not on any. Stupid insurance (non-maternity) thinks it's wise not to pay for BC. *rollseyes*
Anyway, point being, it does take around 3-4 months for your body to accept and regulate to the level of hormones that you're putting into it via BC. Taking anything less than that period of time would not be a true test of anything.
Good luck making a decision and I also applaud your efforts in research prior to therapy.
Depo made me gain 30 lbs in 30 days. Enough that I didn't go back for a 2nd shot. NEVER again! I'm 33 now, been on BC since I was...yes...13 yrs old. Doctor wanted to try to regulate my extremely heavy and painful cycles. It worked. Then as I aged, hormone levels changed, therefore the dose changed. I've been on no less than 10 different BC pills and currently not on any. Stupid insurance (non-maternity) thinks it's wise not to pay for BC. *rollseyes*
Anyway, point being, it does take around 3-4 months for your body to accept and regulate to the level of hormones that you're putting into it via BC. Taking anything less than that period of time would not be a true test of anything.
Good luck making a decision and I also applaud your efforts in research prior to therapy.