Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding User Reviews (Page 4)

• Jjennyy...
• July 12, 2015

Junel Fe 1.5/30 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "If I could I would give this pill a 0. My period continued to come a week early and heavy, cramping became worse than it has been, I gained 5 lbs, my acne got a lot worse, my lips got incredibly cracked, and my hypersensitivity worsened greatly. Definitely getting off of this pill as soon as possible"

• Anonymous
• November 23, 2010

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I've been on about three different birth controls to regulate my heavy menstrual bleeding, the first one made me bleed the whole month, the second worked but my doctor was worried that such a high dosage especially at 15 wouldn't be good, the third I was on gave me my period every other week. Going onto Loestrin 24 Fe was really great, everything has gone well and I've been on it for over 8 months now and the only side effect I've had is the missed or light periods, they worry me. Other than that I would totally recommend this pill."

• Anonymous
• August 19, 2010

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I have just finished my first month on being on Loestrin 24 Fe and I'm fairly pleased with it. Before I was on Ortho Tricyclen-Lo and it worked great at first, but after 2 years of being on it my month long periods began to come back so my gyno put me on Loestrin. I have nothing bad to say about it. I have become a little more sensitive to light, my acne has gotten a little worse but nothing terrible, my hunger is through the roof but I've actually lost weight, and my sex drive is nearly non existent since I've started on the pill. I am right now awaiting my period which after being on the brown pills for 3 days is really scaring me, but I'm assured I have nothing to worry about and as long as I get my period, I'm a happy camper."

• lovin...
• August 21, 2009

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "This is my first month taking the pill. I have been off birth control for the past 9 years. I have been experiencing heavy bleeding, really bad cramps and periods lasting more than 10 days. My doctor prescribed this. I take it at night time before I go to bed and so far no complaints. My period started last Thursday and I start the pill on Sunday. On Tuesday my period was gone. I will update you in a few months."

• bb1215
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2017

Junel Fe 1.5/30 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "My pharmacy ended up switching my birth control and gave me this one. First of all I bled out for over a month on this birth control...not for me. I don't like getting my period a lot. I had severe cramps and was always tired. I don't recommend this birth control to any one. Causes very abnormal bleeding."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2012

Balziva (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I had a decent experience with Balziva. It wasn't right for me, but everybody is different, so that doesn't mean it won't be great for someone else. Before birth control, my periods coming every other week. With Balziva, they came about halfway through the pack and lasted until the end of the pack. This happened for the 3 months I was on it, so my doctor switched me to a different one. Other than the weird periods, I've had a positive experience with Balziva. I think my face did break out a little bit, but nothing serious. My breasts were also a little bit more sensitive, and I have gained a few pounds, but I'm not quite sure if it's due to the Balziva or me being away at college. But overall good experience."

• JQ22
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2017

"I just switched to this birth control first day on I see some some good reviews and some horrible ones. I’m having abnormal bleeding been on my menstrual period for 3 weeks heavily. I’m wasn’t on birth control previously but got one shot of depo on July 29th and my periods have been so depressing since. I just hopes it helps get my period under control and her my hormones back on track. I do not recommend the depo but I will give this a try"

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2017

"I am a week into my second pack, and yeah, I'll admit you feel some of the side effects, but none of mine have been as bad as these people are describing theirs. I've had a few headaches, breast tenderness and I spotted once during the last pack. None are HORRIBLE and mimic very very mild PMS. I started taking birth control to control my painful periods, and so far its worked-- my last period was very light and painless. And I've also noticed the side effects have lessened the longer I am on the pill. The pill introduces new hormones in high doses to your body- You can't expect it to just adjust. It takes some time but I believe the longer I'm on the pill, the less I'll feel the side effects. So far, its doing the job I want it to do."

• Kam
• April 27, 2017

"So my doctor prescribed me this medication to help with my irregular & heavy cycles that normally last up to 7 days & would skip months some times. I had a cycle earlier this month and when I went to visit the obgyn about my issues he gave me a pap while my cycle was in the process of going off. He instructed me to start my pills that following Sunday & every since I started I have been bleeding in between lasting up to 3 to 4 days is this normal? Do I have to continue taking the pills for awhile in order for it to work as it should & give me a normal cycle? I'm now having my 3rd mini cycle this month since I been taking these pills & I'm about fed up that I'm bleeding this much I have one row of pills left in this pack Hopefully it work soon"

• Deme...
• November 14, 2016

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I have been on Lo Loestrin FE for about 8 months. I was placed on Lo Loestrin due to excessive bleeding as a side effect to another medication. My cycles over the last 8 months have been on one month and off the next month, however this month it all changed. The week my cycle should have come on, it failed to do so and this would have been my on again month. There is absolutely no chance that I am pregnant. I started my new pill pack and my cycle decided to come on the same day. I am now into my second week of blue pills and my cycle is still on.I can't take my other medication during this time because it causes excessive bleeding and clots. Don't know what to do next."

• Anonymous
• April 9, 2010

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I have read posting on a few web pages and the effects of this medicine is very inconsistent. I can't understand how wonderful it can be when it does some most unpredictable things to us. My periods were coming 23 days apart and lasting exactly 5 days. My whole life they were 28 days apart and lasting 5 days. I could make bets on my regularity. I'm 45 years old. The doctor prescribed this to me to extend my periods back to 28 days. My period started last Sunday and I started taking the pill on Sunday. Well Wednesday came and my period started getting heavier. Thursday was day 5 I thought it would end....no. So I started reading the boards this morning.....and after reading the postings I decided not to take it this morning."

• Anonymous
• January 11, 2021

"The reason I stopped taking it was because I was going on 12 days with menstrual bleeding. After the first 24 hours I had been off the pill, I felt the jittery sensation take over my body. I didn’t know what was wrong with me. I was having suicidal thoughts and random thoughts that have never been inside my head. I thought was being triggered by a past memory until I thought about the pill. I denied it at first and even went and talked to a therapist and told her I was having severe anxiety. My Mom was getting so scared. I told her about the pill and we decided to look it up and came across this website. After reading these comments I felt so much better because I wasn’t alone. What I’m experiencing right is the most scariest thing EVER. My mind is still trying to get right and my body still feels jittery, I’m thinking it because of a withdrawal from the pill. But I wanted to come on here and share my experience as well. This pill is HORRIBLE!"

• Anonymous
• November 10, 2009

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "At first I was afraid to take this pill because of it's side effects, and it was my first time. In order to regulate my long lasting periods, I'd taken Loestrin. I've been on the pill for a little over a week. And it has stopped my period, but I did get an yeast infection. I'm a tad bit more emotional than usual, but aren't all women that way? Overall, I like it so far."

• MSJ
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 13, 2018

"Since I've been on Nortrel 1/35 I've been so sad/depressed/empty. I feel lost and useless and cry a lot. Family and friends have seen the change. I even began counselling because I couldn't figure out what was so wrong with me, but I knew I couldn't shake the feeling. My boyfriend took the time to quickly search effects after I told him how my mother thought my meds were negatively affecting me. Lo and behold- I'm not the only one! I'm so happy to know I wasn't losing it, and my life doesn't suck- the pills do. What worries me is I'm a healthy woman who is generally always happy, even in the face of issues, AND I HAD A MAJOR DECLINE in personality. What could possibly happen to a woman who already struggles with feelings of depression and anxiety? I was never screened psychologically prior to being prescribed, or afterwards. Judging by the amount of similar experiences, doctors should ask basic questions prior to prescription. Do not take this medication, unless it is absolutely your only option."

• Amb
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 10, 2018

"I started Nortrel 1/35 after I found I had 3 ovarian cysts on one ovary + heavy, painful, irregular period. It has been a lifesaver for the period part. I have it when I want which my doc says every 81 days. The switch from the one previous to this was AWFUL. I’ve been noticing a lower sex drive (the more I’ve thought about it.) and I’ve also wondered if it’s contributing to my anxiety/depression. Seriously wondering about stopping for a while to see what happens."

• Anonymous
• May 28, 2009

Necon 1/35 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I used the pill for three weeks. On the first day of the fourth week I noticed vaginal bleeding similar to spotting. A bit nervous because I haven't had sex during this period and and positive I'm not pregnant."

• Anonymous
• May 11, 2018

"I was given taytulla to reduce the heavy bleeding I experience as a result of uterine fibroids. I took it for almost 6 weeks and it made me break out, gave me sore breast and my period came on worse than usual and to date has been on for three weeks and counting. I stopped taking it last week"

• Malei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2017

"I was put on this to regulate my periods and help my acne. I've been on this period for a little over a month now. I have had a lot more anxiety, many calf cramps and extreme irritability. It also has barely regulated my period. I had a period for one day which is good for most people but not for me considering I went on the pill because I hadn't had a period in almost a year. I haven't gained any weight and I have even more acne, but I went on estrogen pills before I went on the birth control which might be the cause. However the estrogen pills were supposed to be out of my system a month ago."

• Katha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2016

"I began taking Lo Loestrin Fe in March, 2016 as a remedy for very heavy, frequently spaced periods. During the first two months I had 4-5 breakthrough bleed days. The bleeding was more than spotting and more like a regular period. By the third month, I had no period and only a very small amount of breakthrough bleeding. I have no other side effects to report, and at this point am happy with the very light to non-existent periods and almost no breakthrough bleeding."

• Julie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2017

"The only reason why I got on the pill was because I was getting my period every two weeks and I would spot like crazy! After my visit with my OBGYN I started taking the pill. Now I only get my period for 3 days and it's super light!!! The major downfall I had with it was the crazy mood swings! I would get mad at anything and everything, one minute I'd be happy the next one I'd either be mad or sad. The pill did not cause me to gain weight, it actually helped with weight loss. I currently am off of it right now and my mood swings are they same as if I had barely started taking the pill and I haven't gain any weight either. Luckily my skin did not flare up since I do have a problem with acne."

• Dread...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2016

"After 15 years off birth control my Dr. Started me on Lo Loestrin Fe to regulate my shortening cycles and perimenopausal symptoms. I didn't have any problems with the pill when I took it years ago so I really didn't expect this roller coaster. The first month I had constant cramps, night sweats and bloating but my cycle did extend to 25 days and was significantly lighter. The second month I had bleeding and spotting for 21 straight days. I was worried I had cancer. My doctor feels a pill with higher estrogen will do the trick. I'm ready to try anything but this another month. I realize everyone responds differently to every med. I'm only posting to help some else who may be experiencing the side effects."

• Anon
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2016

"Absolutely the worst medication I've ever taken! Was given for abnormal bleeding (after ruling out literally every other possible cause.) After a few days I was so exhausted I could barely function, I had extreme mood swings and could not stand to be around anybody. I was no longer interested in having any contact with significant other (and haven't since.) I didn't continue taking for very long maybe 10 days, I became so enraged over minimal things I figured it was a choice between taking the med and end up in prison for murder or continue dealing with bleeding that I've been dealing with for years."

• Der
• July 1, 2017

Junel Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I've taken countless birth controls mainly because I used to have awful, heavy periods and I have had to switch numerous times due to a problem always arising with the BC I take. I have always had clear skin. Not perfect; a breakout here and there, but nice skin. I have been on June Fe for 2 months now and my skin is horrendous. I have back acne. My chest is even breaking out. I have bumps all over my forehead and cheeks (I have NEVER had acne on my cheeks) and even starting to come up on my neck. Do NOT take this for acne. Luckily, I haven't had any severe mood swings or depressions which is why I switched BC pills last time. I heard this medication was bad about making you crazy or depressed. All I know is this stuff made me break out bad"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2017

"At age 51 I was given this pill to control the type of painful endometriosis I have been experiencing. My past experience trying birth control pills in my 20s and 30s was awful. I never finished a pack due to uncontrollable crying, depression, mood swings, weight gain, exhaustion and bloating. I was told the lower hormone levels in this pill would give me less side effects. I will say I did not gain weight or feel bloated but I experienced nausea and exhaustion to the point I was curled up on the couch every night. Then on only day 12, I woke up and the crying began. I couldn't go to work and then my heart was racing, I felt dizzy and full of anxiety for no reason. I ended up in the ER. anxiety and depression are listed on the label."

• MJM
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2016

"For reducing bleed from Fibroids: I read the reviews but had not used a birth control in over 20 years so I didn't think much about the bad reviews. That has since changed because by the 4th pill I felt horrible. On Friday morning after starting the pill on the previous Sunday I was so sick. I was nauseous, restless, foggy mind, sad and emotionless and I wouldn't have thought it was the pill had I not read the side effects. I will refuse to endure 2-3 months of this. I have a career, a life and a family and I cannot be sidelined because of a horrible drug. My co-pay was still $43.00 even after my BC/BS paid $88.00 and I wish I had known how bad it was going to be because I could have saved money and days of being sick. . Most medications do not present problems for me which tells me this form of "low dose" hormone is not for me. Reconsider this drug if your OB/GYN prescribes it. I'd actually rather have the laparoscopic hysterectomy and endure that than to be this sick for months."