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[MollyBloom]

So I did a search, but did not really find what I was looking for.

Basically, I am looking for a pill somewhat like either Ortho-tri cyclin (tri-phasic) or Ortho novum (mono-cyclic). I read on here that there are a lot of pills sold in the pharmacies that come from England (one with a green case? I don't remember). And I know Triquilar (?) is the Irish one that is like Ortho-Tri...has anyone been on a mono-cyclic and switched to the Triquiliar?

What can the ladies recommend for my preference? Thanks!

[willneverteachagain]

http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=928

[MollyBloom]

Yeah, I already read it, but I need info that was not mentioned on there. Thanks for looking out, though.

[tzechuk]

I was on every BCP imaginable since 18... mono, tri.. whatever.. I switched from mono to tri and I don't know why I didn't to begin with.

Triquilar is very good.. you can/should give it a go - but I would talk to your GP back home first to get approval, so to speak. Never fun to switch meds.

[MollyBloom]

Tzechuk...does it really help to clear the complexion?

[billybrobby]

I don't know if tzechuk's pills were all that effective

[maeil]

Miss Bloom,

If you're worried about the hormones (though the pills have been in use since the 1960's, you'd think we'd hear of something like that by now...), why not try the low-dose variety? I got on it in the states because the regular dose triggered migraines in me. In Korea, I use the Mercilon brand. It's pronounced (in Korean, at least) Mer-shih-lon. Lower dose of hormones, same effectiveness, fewer side effects.

That may mean, however, that it has less of an effect on clearing the complexion than the others.

[juliebaas]

Hi Molly,

In the states I used Seasonale, which I loved because I used it for 11 weeks and then went off for a week, when I got here, my extra birth control got lost in the move, so I took my package to the pharmacy, and I got the green packaged pills - it says minivlar on the package, I was told these were the same as seasonale, I use them like Seasonale (11 on/ 1 off) but you can also use them 3 weeks on/1 off. And what I love the most, only $5.00 for a three week supply - beats $75 with insurance in the states. Anyway, don't know if that helps.

[tacon101]

have you girls had any problems getting them over here? i used to get mine from the states, but a) they're expensive b) i didnt get any this past time (dumb) ...

is it awkward asking and not having a wedding ring? in the US, i could care less, but korea seems a little different

[tzechuk]

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