Question 1

hi there. i've just started my fourth month of visanne. i've had a combination of light and heavy spotting for the last month. is this normal and when should my body regulate to the medication? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Visanne: The is an estrogen.  It is used often to treat endometriosis. It works by reducing the endometrial lining of the uterus. This works over time. In one study, after 24 weeks of therapy 67% of people on the medication improved there pain scores versus 26% of those on placebo. Given you have only been on medication for 4 months this is expected. If persistent heavy bleeding let your provider know.

Question 2

i have been diagnosed with endometriosis and my doctor prescribed visanne but the side effects are beyond me, headache,weight gain,abdominal pain,mood swings,the list is endless.
is there any other medication or contraceptives recommended?

Accepted Answer

Check w/ prescriber: Call and let your prescriber know how you are doing and they will be able to determine the next option for you

Question 3

i have been on visanne (dienogest) for almost 2 months, recently had unprotected sex, i know its common advice to not use hormonal contraception along with visanne, so i resorted to mifepristone 10 mg, will this ruin my body? adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

: As far as I can tell it is an estrogen used for contraception / endmetriosis etc. One dose will not cause any permanent harm.

Question 4

i was diagnosed with endo last year. been on visanne. but the pain doesnt really go away. what are my options?

Accepted Answer

Endometriosis: Consider a one on one visit to discuss endometriosis in detail. Treatment options include surgical intervention and medications that can eliminate or minimize menstrual cycles. There are many options and no one method is right for everyone. An individualized approach should be take

Question 5

i have been prescribed serlife 50mg, being on it for a month, does it counteract with visanne. which i also take for my endometeriosis. ?

Accepted Answer

No interaction : Good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications

Question 6

what are the chances of getting pregnant while on visanne?

Accepted Answer

Visanne: Visanne is not a contraceptive, however it may reduce the fertility by preventing of ovulation. While you are in Visanne it is recommended to use an alternative contraceptive methods to prevent the pregnancy. According to producing company this drug has not been tested for contraceptive efficacy.

Question 7

recently trested with visanne and neurobian?

Accepted Answer

Mouth sores: Possibilities include canker sores or viral stomatitis. The actual cause of canker sores is unknown. Try gargling with warm salt water or rinse mouth with maalox. Your physician may prescribe a corticosteroid gel to apply to sores.

Question 8

what is the side effect of visanne (2 mg)tablet?

Accepted Answer

Visanne: The most common side effects are daily headaches, breast pain and change in menstrual bleeding pattern. This medication is not distributed in USA. Hope it helps.

Question 9

hi, its been 1 year i am taking vissane 2mg & i did not get period. does vissane stop the period while taking the tablet?

Accepted Answer

: Secondary amenorrhea is an uncommon side effect of vissane and most women do not have this side effect. You should discuss with your GYN doctor about this symptom.

Question 10

does 2 mg of dienogest cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Any progesterone: Can cause weight gain in some women. Discuss it with your physician.

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A member asked:

Hi there. i've just started my fourth month of visanne. i've had a combination of light and heavy spotting for the last month. is this normal and when should my body regulate to the medication? thanks!

A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with endometriosis and my doctor prescribed visanne but the side effects are beyond me, headache,weight gain,abdominal pain,mood swings,the list is endless. is there any other medication or contraceptives recommended?

A member asked:

I have been on visanne (dienogest) for almost 2 months, recently had unprotected sex, i know its common advice to not use hormonal contraception along with visanne, so i resorted to mifepristone 10 mg, will this ruin my body? adverse effects?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with endo last year. been on visanne. but the pain doesnt really go away. what are my options?

A member asked:

I have been prescribed serlife 50mg, being on it for a month, does it counteract with visanne. which i also take for my endometeriosis. ?

A member asked:

What are the chances of getting pregnant while on visanne?

A member asked:

Recently trested with visanne and neurobian?

A member asked:

What is the side effect of visanne (2 mg)tablet?

A member asked:

Hi, its been 1 year i am taking vissane 2mg & i did not get period. does vissane stop the period while taking the tablet?

A member asked:

Does 2 mg of dienogest cause weight gain?

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