Hi. I am on Seasonale but my insurance changed and they won t pay for brand. So I got switched to the generic Jolessa. Been on Seasonal for 5 years now and had the first Jolessa pack in late October. I am on the placebo pills this week and no period (day 3). Not pregnant unless you are really a devout catholic and believes in immaculate concepcion. I used to spot a week before with Seasonale a week before my period but nothing at all with Jolessa. I feel all the usualy bloating , cramping. Does it make a difference changing from a brand to generic? What if I am done and still no period? Should I start the next 3-month pack? Thanks!
Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. You changed your brand seasonal (levonorgestrel + ethanol estradiol) to Odessa (levonorgestrel + ethanol estradiol), As the salt is same in both contraceptive Chat Doctor. In my opinion cramping and bloating may be due to new brand as it will take some time to adjust in body. In my opinion first wait for normal menses and then start Odessa, no harm. Good luck.