LoSeasonique User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• December 1, 2011

For Endometriosis "I've been on 4 different birth control pills in the past 2 years and LoSeasonique has given me the best experience. I have a pretty bad case of endometriosis. I've been on LoSeasonique for almost 5 months now and my first period was a breeze. I had cramps for only one day (usually 3-5) during my period, which only lasted 4 days. My only concern is that when I first started LoSeasonique I started getting awful migraines everyday from the minute I woke up to the minute I went to bed. Luckily after about 3 weeks these went away. I get spotting every so often but nothing that's unmanageable. I also noticed that my bloating has almost completely gone down."

• Anonymous
• April 18, 2012

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am on my third and last package of LoSeasonique; it has been rough. During the first pack, I started spotting daily in week 5. This progressed to a full fledged cycle by week 9 and lasted for three weeks, so my doctor instructed me to skip to the yellow pills and then begin a new pack. During the second pack around week 5 the spotting started again. During week 8, I passed out. In week 10, I began having extremely heavy bleeding that proved impossible to contain resulting in two terrible accidents. Thank God I was home both times. After getting the next prescription and reading the pamphlet again, I discovered all of these experiences are considered severe side effects of the pills. "

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for a little over a year now and I CANNOT wait to switch my birth control in 2 weeks. Although I have not experienced any weight gain, acne, or emotional changes, this pill has made me spot like CRAZY. I would be fine for the first month of the pills but literally, as soon as I start the second pack of the pills until I get my period, I spot. It is infuriating! I told my doctor about this problem and she told me that you have to take this pill at the EXACT same time every day. No being 10, 20, 30 minutes late because otherwise you spot. I honestly thought I did a darn good job of taking my pill on time and yet I still experience bleeding. "

• liste...
• September 18, 2009

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have finished a 3- month pack for the purpose of reducing heavy bleeding probably caused by fibroids. The breakthrough bleeding never stopped. The package insert says this symptom occurs in 10% of the patients. Pros: more energy because I have fewer heavy periods. Cons: Still have abdominal pain once in 3 months during period, and have small amount of bleeding every day. I haven't decided whether to continue for another 3 months or seek a different treatment."

• Anon
• March 8, 2016

For Birth Control "I had a good experience with my first pack of pills - no spotting. I lost weight and my breasts grew a full cup size - friends keep asking if I had an enhancement done! I did have a lot of breast tenderness that continues and heavy cramping around my period. I'm now exactly half way through my second 90 day pack and have had a light menstrual flow for the past 7 days. I take my pill at exactly the same time every day and never miss so I'm disappointed this is happening. I hope it doesn't continue. Overall, I'm happy and the pill works as I'm not pregnant which is the most important thing!"

• kbear
• October 2, 2009

For Ovarian Cysts "So far so good on this medicine, I have tried just about every birth control pill out there, the only (and most annoying) side effects I have had so far are: breaking out really bad, there are waves of breakouts (mostly on my chin) that I have never had before, I am hoping that will subside. Also I have been more easily emotional about things, like if something is sad, I am more likely to cry about it than I would before. Hope this helps people out there wanting to try this, beware of any acne that may arise!"

• ssliwa
• October 1, 2009

For Birth Control "Starting off with my condition before LoSeasonique... I had heavy periods, by the time I turned 20 my cramps were so bad that I had to rest a day and apply a heat pack. My skin was always breaking out and it was only worse in the summer. I went to my doctor and he offered me three options: herb supplements, hormone pills or BC pills. I chose the last one. I'm not sexually active but college worries me so I figured better be safe than sorry. After starting it, my skin was clearing up, my periods are still existing but are so light that I usually don't have to wear anything and my cramps are very mild. The only thing I recently experienced was 2 week period and some spotting, but as I said, it was very light. I'm glad I chose option three"

• Anonymous
• May 28, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking Loseasonique because my doctor suggested I do so. Every month just before my period I get a horrible headache that last about three days and nothing I take will make it go away. It has really began to interfere with my life. My doctor said that it was an estrogen withdrawal headache and there is nothing that could really be done. However, he said that if I only had a period once every three months I would only have to tolerate the headache once every three months. I have now been on my first three month pack for six weeks and I have started bleeding, cramping and yes, I have the headache. I have been tired, very emotional and have had migraines since I started LoSeasonique."

• Anonymous
• June 9, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been inadvertently taking this for over a year now. I stopped my period myself with Lutera, which is the same strength and medication in Lo Seasonique so I've switched to LoSeasonique to save money. When I first started taking it, I spotted for a long long time and if I take it even one hour later than my scheduled 4pm time I inevitably get cramps for two days. If I miss one more than one day in a row I will spot for a week or two and feel as crappy as I used to whenever I got a period. My periods did NOT get less painful on the pill and that is why I stopped it all together and I couldn't be happier. If you can wait out the spotting, it is so worth it."

• Prkr
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 12, 2016

For Birth Control "I have taken LoSeasonique for over 5 years. It has helped with migraines (no hormone fluctuations) and did not have weight gain until my insurance tried to get me to take the GENERIC version.. Not the same, hence bioequivalent. Now, no pharmacies have the brand name on the shelf nor can they order it. Oh no!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 5, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been taking LoSeasonique for years. I have never had problems with it until lately. Due to my new job I have been bad at taking the pill the same time every day which is causing a lot of spotting, which is my fault. But I have noticed a decrease in sex drive. Otherwise I have never had a problem with this for 5 years."

• Hones...
• November 7, 2010

For Birth Control "When my OBGYN switched my birth control pill to LoSeasonique in an attempt to relieve my severe cramps and menstrual migraines I was hopeful. During my 3 month trial, I found that the severity of my migraines intensified and spotting was equal to that of a light period. I understand that spotting may occur and should decrease over time; however I was forced to wear a panty liner every day (sometimes 2/day!) for 3 months. I am no longer taking LoSeasonique."

• Anonymous
• September 25, 2011

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I am at the end of my first pack of Lo-Seasonique. I am contemplating restarting another pack. I saw no improvement..I would bleed for 3 weeks straight. So much for my sex live. On the 5th week I started a flow like a regular period which lasted for 2 weeks. I am getting the exact opposite of what the pill is indicated for; which is supposed to give you a period at the end of the pack making it 4 periods per year. Instead I have more than tripled that, if I continue taking it. Everyone is different. It might work for some and not for others. I am still bleeding and cramping. I quit, I will go back to my old birth control."

• Anonymous
• June 23, 2010

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been taking LoSeasonique for 6 1/2 weeks, thought I was going to really like it but started my period 7 days ago with cramps and all and it is still going on, I have a call in to my doctor just waiting for a phone call. I am seriously thinking about giving it up as it was only to alleviate PMS symptoms as I am done having kids and my periods before were only 3 days so would rather have 3 days with severe cramps then non-stop spotting or period as I would call it. Oh and I have also gained weight from it, not much but it has only been 6 weeks."

• Anonymous
• January 3, 2010

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm on my second pack of LoSeasonique, about five or six weeks away from my first "real" period on this BC. For the past few days I've been experiencing brownish discharge (from blood) and moderate cramping. Other than that, no complaints really. The pill didn't clear up my skin but neither did my other one. I really hope this cramping stops now though, it's very painful. Enough that I can't go out much. I've heard that it gets better once your body has adjusted but I don't know how long that will take."

• Anonymous
• May 1, 2010

For Birth Control "Love this birth control. I hate having a period every month. The first cycle of pills I had a lot of spotting. The second pack very little spotting. Will be a year in a month and I'm very happy I have none of the side effects I have been reading about so far. Very little spotting. Yay, for 4 periods a year!!!"

• NVano
• March 20, 2011

For Ovarian Cysts "I started using LoSeasonique a little over a week ago, mainly for irregular periods and the periodical ovarian cysts. I started my period on a Friday, and started taking the pill on the following Sunday. I did not take the pill right away, because I heard that if you begin taking the pill after the first day of a period, you will have lots of spotting. Anyway, my period stopped that sunday, and I have not had any spotting since. It has been exactly one week and I haven't experienced any cramps, bleeding, bloating or anything uncomfortable. I take it at 3 pm everyday, and usually take it with a whole glass of water so I wont experience any headaches. I really like this pill so far, and hope that I can continue."

• Anonymous
• June 14, 2011

For Birth Control "I am on my first pack and I have to say I am so happy I changed from Loestrin 24 (I actually still had 7 days left). I have had light spotting for the first few days and that's it. I think really sticking to the same time every day is the key to limiting side effects, like within the hour everyday for real. Some breakouts on my chest and a little on my face but that normally happens anytime. I changed pills. I think I have tried everything that is out there and this is the best."

• catto...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2022

For Birth Control "Hate this pill. I wanted an IUD but the doctor I saw didn’t want to do it because I am not sexually active. All I wanted were lighter, more manageable periods. The breakthrough bleeding is horrible and makes me miss my normal, albeit messy, 4-5 day cycle. I am so angry that I let her talk me into this because it’s NOT DOING ANYTHING! Yes, my period is somewhat lighter but it’s been 7+ days of continuous bleeding. Not spotting, but like 3rd-4th day flow for me. Cramps and nausea plus diarrhea and starting to feel the beginning of depressive/suicidal episodes creeping in. - I was happy before I started taking this pill. Also, annoying, stinky, hormonal sweating under my arms and groin that stings and kept going and going in the night…I am only 27! Makes me scared to try another BC pill, but the reviews do not lie. I really think the dosage is far too low for most women; it just extends your period."

• steff...
• January 8, 2010

For Birth Control "I have read so many comments on this birth control. I was on Seasonique (Doctor recommended for endometriosis) before LOSeasonique, because when I went to my doctors office and asked for samples (due to insurance changes) they were out of Seasonique, and only had Loseasonique. I asked the nurse if they were any different in dosage (wondering if I'd have more chances at getting pregnant) and she said they were about the same. LoSeasonique is my 5th pack already... and well I can say that it's helped me a lot when it comes to preventing pregnancy. Every 3 months I have had a super light period for over a year now. I have never really broke out only with stress... I just hate that I gained weight, have normally low grade fevers and cant sleep at night."

• Anonymous
• January 8, 2010

"I finished my first complete cycle (3 months)...I AM EXPERIENCING SEVERE HAIR LOSS...it's coming out from the back of my scalp...I AM ALSO EXPERIENCING MORE FREQUENT AND SEVERE MIGRAINES! Talked to my doctor and he agrees that these symptoms are probably a result of the LoSeasonique so he prescribed LoEstrin24. Hope it does the trick."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2011

For Birth Control "I'm not completely done with the first month and I got a period. It's longer than my usual periods and heavier. I thought it was gone and then it came back. I have noticed some change in my skin being dry and having some acne problems, which I've never had before. What's the point of being on birth control if you can't have sex because of all this period business."

• Anonymous
• July 11, 2009

For Birth Control "After about a week on this birth control I started to get awful acne and had to stop taking it after two weeks. According to my doctor, a side effect for some people is worsening complexion. It also made it very difficult to sleep and wake up in the morning. All of these side effects stopped a few days after I was taken off the pills."

• Anonymous
• July 16, 2011

For Birth Control "I started taking LoSeasonique because I live such a busy lifestyle and quite frankly 12 a year just gets in the way! I was very apprehensive to start the pills because of what I've heard about it as far as ongoing spotting that seemingly never ends. However, I went into it with an open mind and expected some spotting. The first two weeks felt like a regular period, and after that, minor spotting not even enough to wear a pad. I would say by the end of the third week, all spotting was gone. I am now towards the end of the 3-month supply and will be refilling this prescription as I could not be more happy with it. I am so glad I made the choice to switch to LoSeasonique. Helps with acne too."

• cswan
• September 13, 2011

For Birth Control "I've only been on this birth control for about a week. So far I haven't experienced any side effects. I read a lot of reviews that talked about heavy spotting, I'm hoping that this won't happen to me or I'll have to change it. This is my first time on birth control."