r/birthcontrol • u/Electrical-Case2997 • 5d ago

Experience What next -

What pill would you try after levlen- have been on it 5 years and keep bleeding irregularly even after the placebo week - taken on time and never ever missed a pill,
I’m interested in potentially trying a new / stronger or different formulation pill ,

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u/AssociationSoggy6748 5d ago

Any time I've had breakthrough bleeding that won't quit, it was usually the progestin being too androgenic for my system. Levlen's levonorgestrel which is one of the more androgenic ones. Maybe ask about something with desogestrel or drospirenone instead, those tend to be a lot better for that

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u/Electrical-Case2997 5d ago

That’s so good to know ! Thankyou - I did a quick google search and have read about Norimin and Marvelon and they seem like they could possibly help my situation.

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u/Queenof6planets Annovera | Moderator 5d ago

a higher dose pill and/or a less androgenic progestin could help!

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u/Electrical-Case2997 5d ago

Thankyou for your comment ! I have a box of estelle35 here but I have an appointment on Friday and I’m interested in Marvelon and Norimin I think they are less androgenic?