Just got Reclipsen (Desogen) Any thoughts?

helovesme · 05-06-2009, 01:59 AM

I just had my DS 7 months ago and have had 3 periods on my own (yay!) but started have stupid severe PMS - more like PMDD - (boo!) so the Dr. put me on Reclipsen for bcp. I'm also going back on Spiro like I was before we were TTC.

Anyone with any good experiences with this? If so, what? TIA!!

Ashleystar · 05-06-2009, 02:55 PM

Hey,

Apart from Yasmin, Desogen (and I guess any generic form!) was my favourite. I managed to lose loads of weight on it, my periods weren't too painful, skin was good and it controlled my cycle perfectly. I think it is a good one for PCOS.

My mood was pretty stable until the 3rd week and the first few days off during the break. Was a bit too emotional for my liking, which I find is better on Yasmin now, BUT, as we're all different so you may find it is perfect for you. I was on this pill on and off for 3 years and 90% of the time felt great.

Best of luck! xx

katieliz49 · 05-06-2009, 10:43 PM

I took desogen for about 5 years and loved it. I didn't have PMS or cramps and it really helped me control my weight (I lost about 15 lbs without trying). I went off it when I ttc and that wasn't so fun. I gained weight and felt bloated for the first few months. I ended up not getting my period on my own. I'm not sure if that had anything to do with the desogen or if I would have had that same reaction coming off of any bcp. It was great when I was on it, though. Good luck!

ans05 · 05-07-2009, 11:48 PM

I was just on desogen for 6 months and it did ok until then, but then again i've always had problems. I started spotting and then got AF which I'm still on.... it's been almost 5 weeks and she won't go away. Good luck using it I hope it works for you!