Dienogest / estradiol for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• November 23, 2010

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "At age 29 and after the birth of my second daughter I had continuous bleeding for 2 months. I tried 3 different types of pills, but had moderate to heavy bleeding throughout the month and felt like my hormones were very unbalanced and I was going crazy. FINALLY, after much trial and error, my practitioner suggested I try Natazia. I have been using Natazia now for 3 months and have had no breakthrough bleeding, shorter and lighter periods and feel like myself again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 8, 2012

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I'm 28 years old. I've been on Natazia for over a year now. The first few months were great because the pill really lightened and shortened my periods which were usually heavy and lasted 8-10 days. However, for the past 3 months, I've had bad acne around my jaw line and neck. Now, for the past week and 2 days I've been spotting within the 2nd and 3rd week before my period! I have one more week left on this but am very worried about spotting for over a week!"

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2012

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I have been on Natazia for two weeks and I am on edge! Fighting with my husband, irritated with my kids, I feel like I am an emotional 13 year old. Calling my doctor in the morning and stopping the pill."

• Anne
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 4, 2018

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "Side effects were absolutely not worth it, particularly as this drug costs $150 per month in my region of the USA. Problems it caused: Insatiable hunger, ~50 lbs weight gain Milia around eyes Swelling Increased hair shedding Wild mood swings Drained energy Worsened menstrual cycle I discontinued it in February 2018 and most of the problems have abated. My menstrual cycle however is in complete chaos and I've spent the entire month of July bleeding with no end in sight. All I can do is wait it out as my physiology reasserts itself, but the expenses of needing to buy feminine hygiene products and various diagnostic labs/procedures are becoming untenable. I would never take this drug again for any reason and do not recommend it to anyone, especially patients who struggle with weight or mood issues, hair loss, estrogen dominance, or endocrine disorders. Use condoms or get a tubal ligation and save yourself from an extremely expensive mess."

• PSW
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 1, 2015

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I have been on Natazia for over 5 years. I have not had a single issue with this pill. I actually am very pleased with it. I don't have to stop because of an "off" week or whatever some of the other pills do. I take it continuously. My periods are so light I only have to use one tampon and then I am off until the next month. I also had really bad back cramps with Beyaz and with Natazia my back cramps are still there but advil helps instead of having to take narcotics for the cramps. I would recommend to anyone. Too bad I am 33 and soon will have to stop taking them. :-( Sure hope they make something for us old women who don't want babies! LOL!"

• BHano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 28, 2019

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I started taking this birth control after experiencing bad PMS, heavy bleeding, and weight gain with my previous BC pills. The first few months were great. My PMS symptoms were barely noticeable and I was able to lose 20lbs over 4 months. But then I started getting my period a week before I was supposed to and it would last 7 days or more. After about 8 months the heavy bleeding and cramps came back. After 1 year I went in for my annual pap and it turned out I had fibroids on/in my uterus and an ovarian cyst. I have never had those issues before. I was told estrogen can 'feed' the fibroids causing them to grow and that can cause the heavy bleeding. Anyway, I got off this pill and decided to get my tubes tied since I do not want more children."

• Mar
• May 14, 2014

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I've been taking Natazia for 2 months after being on Yaz for 2 years. I'm having a problem with bloating on this pill. I gained about 5 pounds within the first few weeks of taking it, which I can only attribute to excess fluid retention. I feel so fat on this pill, despite the fact that I work out all the time. I had clear skin while on Yaz, and am now getting acne on my back and my neck. Also, Natazia is supposed to reduce your period, but I have seen no change in mine. I'll be going back to Yaz next month."

• Summe...
• October 29, 2014

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I switched from Sprintec (due to breakthrough bleeding) and began Natazia. Instantly, my appetite increased and I was moody. I decided to ride it out for three months...what a mistake! I became depressed and crazy. Just switched today and hoping this new pill goes better."

• zelda...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 27, 2013

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I was taking Natazia for about a year 1/2 or more. It wasn't until recently that my doctor's office stopped carrying this as a free sample. I was put on a different form of birth control that my insurance covers. I have been on this for a month and I noticed fairly noticeable slight differences in the two. I almost never had periods on Natazia which I thought must be a bad thing. I also never had PMS on Natazia which was fortunate. Now on this new birth control I feel like I am 18 again emotion-wise. My period was actually a NORMAL period like I used to get when I was never even on birth control. I never even used tampons on Natazia because it was so light. I had to go buy tampons for the first time in 6 months or more due to discontinuing Natazia."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 14, 2022

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "Love this birth control. I took it years ago then had to switch due to changes in insurance. It is expensive if your insurance doesn't cover it. I took Nortel 777 for a couple years and it was awful. I got new insurance and Natazia was covered. I am actually losing weight on this pill (gained 15 pounds on Nortel). No more mood swings, no acne/breakout issues, periods are only spotting, and cramping is minimal to none. This is the best birth control pill I've ever taken."

• Anonymous
• April 24, 2012

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I have been on a lot of pills and this one has to be the worst. I never had acne before and as soon as I started this pill my face has been broken out. I have gained weight. I am depressed all month and have horrible PMS. But I haven't gotten pregnant and my period seems to be the same."

• blue...
• April 10, 2016

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "First few months great, then break thru bleeding the week before and week of period, next month period lasted two and a half weeks, this month it is past 11 days cramping, heavy bleeding. This pill had been horrible for me."

• liz
• May 17, 2013

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I have had really bad experiences with birth control in the past. My doctor gave me Natazia about 1 1/2 years ago and its been doing awesome since. My one and only con is that you have take it around the same time every day or it will mess with your cycle a bit (causing ovary discharge and such) but if you miss a pill and follow your chart it should work out with no problems. It has reduced my cycle to about 2 days and reduced cramps. Highly recommend!"

• dhp
• January 7, 2011

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "This is my third form of birth control, I have taken (Loestrin and Femcon previously). Honestly this is the best pill I have been on so far. Unlike the other pills I have taken, there is no irregular bleeding and no cramps. Natazia has been the best to me, and my periods are now shorter and lighter. The only downfall of this pill is I'm breaking out. I'm 20 years old and even on the other two pills acne was never an issue. If I wasn't breaking out from it Natazia would be a perfect birth control pill for me."

• Malin
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 18, 2022

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I have been taking Natazia birth control for 10-15 years now. It is a daily pill. I'm super happy with them! I tried some other birth controls before Natazia that didn't work for me. I'm born and raised in Europe and over there the birth control is marketed as "Qlaira". Same pills, same look, same ingredients. I was SUPER happy when I found out they had the same pills. I have been feeling great and I'm sticking with Natazia! I don't normally get a period taking Natzia (once in a while maybe). I don't really get any cramps etc, if so very minor. Overall really recommend this pill and I'm not swapping brands ever!"

• Anonymous
• August 9, 2011

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I went on this pill because my other pills made my breasts to tender. The pill was great when I started in March but then in July and August I have had bleeding for more then a week. At the beginning I never had any bleeding and it took away my period fully, now I bleed heavy for more then a week."

• thatg...
• April 23, 2011

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I took Natazia for 4 months after taking Levora/Portia for 2 years. My libido went WAY UP, in the first 2 months everything was fine, my period was light, my appetite decreased, and I even lost a little weight. However, in the last 2 months I had bleeding every 2 weeks. I bled in Days 10-15 exactly like a heavy/regular period. I began getting chest and facial acne and headaches (which are not normal for me). So after 4 months, I had to switch. The increase in libido was awesome, but it is not so awesome to be "unavailable" for additional days (beyond period) each month."

• Danny...
• July 18, 2017

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "Great birth control! I have been on 3 different ones until I did my own research and came across Natazia. I have been taking this for 2 months now and feel as though I'm not taking anything at all (no felt side effects). Periods are only about 2 to 3 days in length and very light. All my previous menstrual issues have subsided. Only issue is the 10pd weight gain..."

• abbys...
• September 1, 2016

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I've been on this medicine for 11 months. After trying numerous birth control pills, I was finally excited to try something that had decent reviews. However, it did not work for me. I have had two periods per month the entire 11 months I have been on it. I have breakthrough bleeding that lasts anywhere from 1-4 days, in ADDITION to two periods per month."

• Malon...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 3, 2014

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I have been on this pill for about 2 years now and LOVE IT. I have a severe bleeding condition to the point where I was in the hospital getting blood transfusions because of a period I had. Natazia has cured that. No more heavy bleeding and NO PREGNANCIES. The only reason I am having to switch from this to a new birth control pill is because the co-payment keeps going up, otherwise I would stay on this."

• Loved...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2016

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I started this pill because I was bleeding for nearly 3 months straight. It stopped my period but then the following months I would get heavy bleeding for 5 days straight. It also gave me horrible migraines at least 3x a week."

• newly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2013

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I love this pill. I was on Loestrin 24 for my first pill and I was so moody! My doctor switched me to Natazia and I have had no side effects! I know pills are different for everyone but this pill has really changed my view on birth control. Periods are still 3-5 days and moderate bleeding/cramping but no nausea or breast tenderness. Also comes with a Bayer savings card."

• Lluvia
• March 10, 2016

"I was on natazia and the only side effect I had was nausea. I got married and my husband took me on his insurance which the didn't cover natazia so I had to switch to ortho tricyclin theday I started ortho I felt tired and moody. I thought it was because I had started my period. The next day it worsened and I felt like I couldn't breath and my heart rate felt weird. I went back to natazia and felt so much better right away!"

• Birth...
• July 13, 2017

"Awful pill, my uterus hurt throughout the 3 months I took it. Larin Fe works so much better, no heavy periods or cramps. Dienogest/Estradiol made my periods heavier and it started giving me cramps. I've never experienced a cramp since I first started my period as a young girl. Would never take this pill ever again."

• FL gal
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 24, 2021

Natazia (dienogest / estradiol) "I have been on Natazia for over 3 years now and it has truly changed my life. Every other type of birth control I took made me hormonal crazy and have significant prolonged breakthrough bleeding. After 3 months of spotting on Mirena, my doctor switched me to Natazia and it has been positive ever since. A couple days of spotting every few months but usually no period at all. Never worn more than a panty liner or light tampon in the 3 years. I love this pill and tell everyone I know about it. I had to fight my insurance company to cover it because without insurance it was $680 a month. It is worth the $30 a month I pay to feel normal."