Ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Mscunn
• December 12, 2015

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I had to quit this medication because it made me agitated and very paranoid. I was to the point that I was going to quit my job and was convinced that my family was turning on me. I stopped and within 1.5 months everything resolved. I am now on Ocella and it works great."

• Anonymous
• January 19, 2010

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I have been using Zovia for 3 months now to help regulate my period. So far the side effects have been larger breasts and breast tenderness, slight bloating before and during my period, and immediately after starting it I have been getting chest acne. I am not prone to body acne and have never gotten it before I started using the pill. Nothing would clear it up either (acne wash- spot cream). My doctor said it was probably because of the high estrogen. Besides the acne and bloating I don't have any other problems with it. It has started to regulate my period slowly, but not completely."

• Happy...
• December 28, 2009

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I have been using Zovia for 2 months and I have really off periods so it's been able to keep my periods on track. Not too many side affects maybe a little nausea but other than that I like it. As long as you take it on time you are fine."

• Bonita...
• July 23, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I took Zovia the pink packet manufactured by Watson for 7 years with no problems. No changes in weight, no acne, and less painful and shorter periods. In early 2017 the manufacturer changed to Mayne the blue packet. I only took it for 5 days then immediately stopped because it was causing acne. Now I am on Kelnor, which has the same main ingredients as Zovia, however Zovia (pink packet) is better in my case. Too bad it is no longer being manufactured....."

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2010

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I was on Zovia for about 4 years. I always took it on time. I never had any side effects. My periods only lasted about 4 to 5 days. The periods were pretty normal and no cramps. I missed one dosage and got pregnant. Granted it was my mistake. I recommend this drug to anyone as long as you don't forget to take it."

• Girl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 7, 2017

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I have a love and hate relationship with the zovia 1/35 birth control pill. Back when I was younger in my teen years even early 20s it worked amazing. No weight gain at all. I stopped taking it for a few years when I started my family and now 10 years later decided to get back on it. Let me just say, weight gain! I don't blame the pill 100% but I feel like you have got to be prepared for how hungry this pill makes you! So you will be hungrier than usual and eat more and hence gain weight on it. Its getting out of control, I have decided to stop this month."

• Anonymous
• February 2, 2012

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "My experience has been great so far. I have been taking this pill over 8 years now. I did experience weight gain which was a good thing. I do experience bloating before and during my period, my period tends to last for 3-4 days. I have missed a couple here and there and have not gotten pregnant thank God. I recommend this pill to anyone who is searching for a pill to try."

• Birth...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 18, 2019

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "This was my second pill that I was put on, and for the two years of taking it, I’ve felt my mental state completely switch. I’m now so insecure and anxious all of the time, and the PMS I experience is insane. I have to cry multiple times on my period and before because I get overwhelmed and feel literal pain like a buildup if I don’t. The PMS cramping is ridiculous, and it hasn’t done anything for my acne except for make it worse. It helped to regulate my period, but I also sometimes would start on Mondays and other times I’d start on Tuesdays. Also I would bleed like insane amounts of blood one day and the next I won’t even need a tampon."

• Alex
• December 12, 2013

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I recently switched from Loestrin to Zovia. Loestrin make me cramp really bad when I spotted. And I took them everyday at the same time. I also would spot for about a week. When I started taking Zovia which has been for a month and a half it made nauseous and had/have tenderness of the breast. Nausea went away and my skin cleared up but I am still experiencing tenderness of the breast.. they hurt really bad and my nipples are sore. My breast have also enlarged to a cup size. I don't know if this will be for only a short time or will I continue having this soreness. But overall I like it minus my breast being sore and huge!!"

• Anonymous
• February 10, 2011

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I have been on Yasmin for a long time but began having break through periods after my third child. My doctor switched me to Zovia and within 3 weeks I gained inches on my hips and thighs. I work out twice a week and watch what I eat so this was concerning. I also developed a LOT of acne on my face. Big red sores that were painful. I have since switched back to Yasmin and my side effects have reversed. Thankfully. It may have been due to the increase in the amount of estrogen from the Zovia."

• Stefa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 11, 2018

Kelnor 1/35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "Everyone please keep in mind that no one will have the exact same experience with birth control. The most important thing you can do is talk to your doctor and perhaps get a hormone panel done to see which pill might be the best option for you. I was on kelnor for a year, and I’m just about to switch to yasmin. I have pretty much no complaints, except that my acne has gone back to the way it was before starting birth control. I also gained a bit of weight but that is most likely from excess eating. Switching to yasmin to see if it clears up my skin. Other than that, Kelnor made my periods almost non existant (I used to have horribly painful cramps that would make me throw up, and would have my period for 8 days.) I have depression, but it didn’t seem to make it worse. If you’re about to go on this, stick it out for 3 months and if its not working for you, talk to your doctor about switching."

• StRen
• March 12, 2018

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I stopped taking Zovia after only a month or two because it made me seriously depressed. I felt like life was pointless and was often in generally negative moods. As soon as I switched to a new pill, my dark moods immediately went away."

• pisse...
• December 4, 2011

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I've been on Zovia for only TWO months. Since then I have been breaking out massively on my face. My breasts are extremely tender. It makes it very difficult for me to exercise due to the pain. I bloat before and during periods. I was told by doctors that this helps pimples, but it has done the total opposite. I am thinking about going back to Lutera."

• ANNA
• May 27, 2015

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I started it freshman year of high school because it would clear up my acne (not bad case of acne at all) But I went on it and it worked. I saw that my skin was clearing up and I was very pleased with it. I had my first serious relationship freshman year of college and thought the pill would help if anything were to happen with that I was at least being safe, if anything were to get to that point of the relationship. I see a lot of people saying they were moody that isn't the case at all with me. I was fine when TOM made his visit I would get on the first day I would get the occasional cramp then it would go away. My mood never change, I was still happy and healthy. See what your doctor recommends, every pills is different for everyone."

• Beth
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 25, 2015

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I've been on Zovia for at least a year now, I had tried two other types of pills before this point, but they basically made me have a period for at least two weeks out of the month. Zovia has worked really well, I have typical periods now and they last maybe 4 days? My acne has cleared up a lot, and I did end up going a cup size and gaining some weight (this might be related to other things in my life though, so I'm not 100% going to blame the birth control for this). My PMS is better than it used to be (I used to have the worst mood swings before I went on any pill at all), however my sex drive is super low. I'd say that's probably the only bad part?"

• Aano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 9, 2018

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "Okay so I started this pill two months ago and I’m currently going on my third month. I have yet to stop bleeding and I developed acne when I didn’t have any before. My cramps also have gotten worse. I also have terrible back pain worse than ever before. I also have moods of irritability where I’ll snap at people if they are doing something even remotely annoying. I wouldn’t recommend this pill at all."

• Anonymous
• August 8, 2009

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "So far Zovia hasn't really been too bad as far as breast tenderness goes but it has made them big. My system is so messed up that I ovulate on birth control pills, so I'm hoping that Zovia will stop this since it's high in Estrogen."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 22, 2014

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I was on Beyaz before switching to Zovia. I switched because my periods were so light that tampons were painful and pads were too much protection. On Zovia, my periods are even lighter, lasting a max of 2-3 days with an extremely light almost nonexistent flow, larger breasts, oily skin on my face, weight gain in my abdomen and thighs, & constant bloating. However, my acne has not reappeared since being on Zovia. Thinking about switching birth control. These light periods make me fear I'm pregnant."

• haile...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 19, 2017

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I've been on zovia for about 3 years now and I've about had enough. Yes it has been so far amazing in preventing pregnancy or whatever. But the side effects are no joke. The weight gain is horrible, for example if I eat regularly without the birth control I weight 130 pounds but if I'm on the birth control eating the same I weigh almost 150 pounds IT IS RIDICULOUS. My mood swings are so bad I'm so sensitive and emotional and I wish I would've read reviews on the birth control first because, before your period if you think PMS is bad try being zovia while you're on your period NOBODY will wanna be around you. Anyways not everyone is the same but that's just my experience."

• straw...
• November 24, 2014

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I took Zovia for about 6 months mainly to regulate as well as clear up my skin. It did those things wonderfully however, I had the WORST night sweats imaginable! I would wake up in the middle of the night soaking wet. I'd have to change my clothes & sleep on a towel. It was awful! This problem outweighed the benefits so I took myself off. I did get depressed before my period also."

• Jennat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2017

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I only took this a month and had to stop. This made my skin SO DRY. At first I couldn’t figure out why. I spent a lot of money on creams and moisturizers and nothing could help it. My face was so tight to the point where it was extremely uncomfortable all day long. I finally googled it and found out that combination birth controls (those with estrogen and testosterone) stop sebum production which is why it clears up acne. This is great for oily girls but not great for girls with already dry skin. I also stopped this pill because it made me eat like a pregnant girl. Nothing would satisfy my appetite and I was CONSTANTLY hungry. I gained weight just the short time I was on it."

• Taylor...
• January 13, 2014

Zovia 1/50E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I have been on Zovia 1/50 for 5 1/2 months now it is great! I have no acne, no unplanned pregnancies, and my periods are very light. I have gained weight from being on this pill though but I would definitely recommend this birth control!"

• shabak
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 17, 2014

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I take birth control mostly to take care of my extremely heavy periods and hormonal acne. This is by far the best birth control I have been on for ME. I originally started on Zovia 1/35 (after already trying 2-3 different kinds of pills), which worked beautifully for a year until I began experiencing spotting and my DR recommended upping the estrogen and trying out the 1/50. When I first started it, I had horrible nausea because my body wasn't used to that amount of hormones, but that didn't last long. My skin was completely cleared up and periods were the lightest they've ever been. Really loved this pill but I'm on Mononessa now because my new gyno was scared of the amount of hormones I was putting into my body. Never had side effects on this."

• MissA...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 4, 2015

Demulen (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "Took Demulen 1/35 brand only from 1999-2007. It's been all downhill from there trying to find something that was amazing as this was. Fuller breast, great skin, no more cramps, period perfectly on time to the hour, NO headaches & never once had a migraine in all those years!!!! Amazing pill brand name! Now it's discontinued & generic is a complete nightmare!!! Kelnor gave me every extreme symptom there was & felt terrible, gained migraines, cramps & Zovia made me have horrid cramps, heavy flow & felt terrible. I stuck it out for months to no avail. I will forever miss Demulen 1/35 brand. Good luck to you all!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 25, 2016

Zovia 1/35E (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) for Birth Control "I have been on Zovia for more than 5 years, because I have had irregular menses due to a medicine I take for seizures. At first, when I started Zovia, my periods were regular, my skin was clearer, and my hair was long. Only during these last two years have I had at least one month during which my periods were longer than a week. My skin also has been breaking out, and my hair has been breaking off. Now, I'm on my period, and it will be the longest period I have ever had. I have been melancholy, and I have lost my temper at people I love the most, which is not like me. I think my body is tired of Zovia. It is time to switch over to something else."