Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2020

Errin (norethindrone) "So I started to take Errin because this was what was suggested. I regret it so much. I took it everyday on time - I had an alarm set so I know it was taken on time religiously. I started to bleed constantly and it got to the point the clots that started to come out were huge. Like ungodly my new normal became multiple periods in a month, it sucked. Costing more in hygienic products in a month then I have spent over 3 months without taking it I shouldn't be going thru the big box of tampons in a week. -_- when they normally last me months granted everyone can experience different things. But this is my experience and why I rated it what I did."

• BriiR...
• June 30, 2016

Ortho Micronor (norethindrone) "I have been on plenty of birth control methods.. From the ring, patch, IUD and pills. Nothing seemed to work , then (as a health care professional) I decided to research and try Norethindrone (ortho Micronor) .. This was the best decision, sharobel and Micronor are my favorites! No weight gain (like I've had on others), no anxiety issues/depression..sex drive is the same. I will NOT go back to anything else! I'm so grateful "

• Venus...
• May 6, 2016

Ortho Micronor (norethindrone) "I'm 41 and have had heavy periods for 3 years. I was bleeding for 10 straight days before seeing my OB. I did test and vaginal ultrasounds and and my OB says everything looks fine. She put me on Micronor bcs of my HBP and bcs of my age. I was having break through bleeding for 3 weeks after starting on Micronor. After the 3 weeks, I guess I had my period bcs it was heavier. I still had a little spotting afterwards and thankfully it tampered off after a few days. Now no blood, it stopped and I'm period free. I'm now on my first week of my second pack. I don't really have any side effects, just a little hungrier but no weight gain yet. My complexion is fine, no mood swings, my sex life is fine, no depression either."

• Kris
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2019

Errin (norethindrone) "Okay so I have been on this for a week now, my face hasn’t broken out more than usual, I have insanely irregular periods and literally the day after starting this, my period ended and it hasn’t started up again. Before, I would have maybe two days of no period and then it would hit me like a freight train again. My body feels much better than it has in years! Again, I have only been on this for a week. I haven’t had any weight gain or random spotting..yet? Idk. Before I got put on this birth control I literally bled, had intense cramps, mood swings, and migraines pretty much daily. I’m not saying it’s good for everyone, as everyone’s bodies are different. It has worked wonders for me. I will post another review as time goes on. I also haven’t had any issues with my hair falling out or being dull. It’s so nice to not be so damn hormonal everyday. I feel so much better health wise now. I think it’s honestly balancing out my chemicals, but I’m not a doctor. "

• Jomahma
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2019

Heather (norethindrone) "I had been bleeding for about two months and the doctor originally prescribed the combo pill, which made me feel off balanced. I was switched to this pill Heather and almost immediately it stopped the bleeding. I think our bodies are all different, so what works for one person may not work for another. I'm just relieved I found this medication."

• Unsure
• June 13, 2020

Errin (norethindrone) "Errin is Awful!! So I had my IUD removed and was put on Errin First month was fabulous one regular month lasted 6 days but my normal was 4 still not a big deal So month two first week not so bad at all and then the rest came. It’s been about 3 months and I have bled every week for 3 weeks. It’s great for preventing pregnancy but costing me a fortune in feminine hygiene products because I just can’t stop bleeding. My skin stays broken out, my breasts are constantly tender. The second month I bled with a 3 day break following and I have been bleeding since and it’s not just a light flow I’m talking if you feel the need to change your product you better run to the nearest restroom. For me it has just gushed and I can’t quite understand why. I contacted my OBGYN and was told to stop taking it immediately but if I had dizziness, shortness of breath or a racing heart I needed to get to the nearest emergency room. Apparently it’s a common side effect but not a good one and not right for me"

• Laurel
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 29, 2020

"This medication SAVED MY LIFE. Norethindrone acetate/generic Aygestin, 5mg 2x a day. My periods have always been extremely heavy with debilitating cramps 24/7, so much so that do anything but lay in bed. Took various birth control pills for years trying to find a solution. Nothing worked, so I went to the best gyno in town & she prescribed this; I was so desperate & didn't have a life anymore. It took a few months to a year for my periods to completely go away. They gradually lightened & cramps stopped; I could hang out with friends & go to school again. Root cause of my abnormal bleeding was a bicornuate uterus & heavy lining, & had a procedure for that before going on this medication; it helped, but the bleeding was still debilitating, so I have aygestin generic to thank for everything. I'm happy again & I look forward to my life because of this medication. I will never be going off it. No side effects."

• Kiki
• July 18, 2019

"Took for 1 month. Spotting day 2-30. Terrible!! Do not take this pill!! My doctor prescribed To lighten my period. Terrible decision ! Spotting every other day for over a month! I told my doctor about spotting while taking it and she thought I was crazy! I am so annoyed!! I asked 4 times to get off of these crazy pills &they thought I was crazy! Now reading reviews I see I am not alone! Something needs to be done about this pill! It’s supposed to be birth control for me is well. Well there you have it folks I’ve got birth-control all right-I have heavy spotting every other day and I have been off of the crazy pill for almost 2 weeks! Shame on the manufacturer and my doctor for not hearing my concerns. I can see you gals and I are not alone -I’m sure they heard this complaint before! My question to all of you is how long is it going to be before I stop having spotting every other day. I have not taken a The pill for almost 2 weeks & still have crazy spotting. Smh in Texas."

• KIano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2020

Nora-Be (norethindrone) "I’ve been on this pill for 2 months now because I couldn’t take the combined pill anymore due to elevated blood pressure. I absolutely hate this pill and am switching to the implant next week. I am on my period all the time (like 3 weeks out of 4) and get terrible cramping constantly. I also get nauseous and feel like I am losing hair. For me this pill is just not working."

• Anonymous
• January 15, 2016

Nora-Be (norethindrone) "I've only been on this medication 1 wk and I've gained 10lb..I haven't gained weight in over 5yrs. I'm extremely bloated, water retention, headaches and severe cramping..I want to give it a chance but I'm 42 and these symptoms aren't tolerable. I feel bipolar and on edge..I'm scatter brained and very emotional....no bueno!!!"

• K GIRL
• July 16, 2014

Nora-Be (norethindrone) "I have been on Nora-BE for 2 full yrs now, prescribed post D&C for heavy bleeding and birth control. I have bad fibroids. It didn't really help with the bleeding at all. Fibroids won that battle, so I recently had UAE procedure. Night and day! Dr said normal periods would resume 2-4 months after UAE, and to keep taking Nora-BE. Now, 6 mos post UAE, not sure when/if period is coming. Didn't last month at all. Lots of spotting though..maybe this is my period?? But spotting lasts longer than my 5 day period, more like 8-12, kind of annoying. Thought the itchiness was just me, but now that I read other users experience as well... I'm connecting the dots. Definitely weight gain, approx 8-10 lbs. Breast tenderness, acne, questioning whether to continue."

• SJaber
• March 6, 2017

Nora-Be (norethindrone) "In the past I did not take any form of birth control, due to the high hormone levels. I have recently had to be put on the Nora-Be for abnormal bleeding, unbelievable cramps and just all over debilitating monthly experiences. I have been on the "mini pill" for 2 months so far. First month period was still painful but only 2 days and not the full 7, there was very little clotting and I could still function in daily life. Not bed ridden with a heating pad or ingesting a whole bottle of pain killers. It is now month 2 and my cycle should of started 4 days ago. I'm not worried one bit that it hasn't!! LOL. I have had no headaches, no neck pain no discomfort at all. Can't really say if my weight loss is due to the pill or diet and exercise."

• Jendal
• January 24, 2014

Errin (norethindrone) "I have used other birth control in the past that has regulated my periods like clockwork after one month of use. I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and was told this was one of the only pills that did not have a side effect of higher BP. I gave it 4 consistent months and after I have experienced epic bleeding, to the point it was like having 2 periods back to back, I decided it wasn't for me."

• Tora
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2019

Errin (norethindrone) "I have been on this pill only 24 days so I am going to give it a chance but... I am going through perimenopause so I take the pill for better control of my period. Not for BC as I am infertile. After 20 days on the pill I started my period. The first day was minor spotting it has now been 4 full days of HEAVY bright red bleeding. With constant clots. Clots when I pee, clots when I wipe, clots on my pads, clots on my tampons. Some are small like pea size and some are huge like quarter size. I am extremely tired, I have no energy and fear I am becoming anemic. My doc wants me to do a full 3 to 6 month trial with it because it does take time to get the full effect."

• Devil...
• April 24, 2016

Nora-Be (norethindrone) "I would not recommend this pill for anyone, not any progesterone only pill. Bloating that makes me look 3 months pregnant, constipation, 50 pounds of weight gain in under 2 years that won't exercise off, skin feeling too tight all the time, headaches, fatigue, appetite is weird, constipation and diahhrea, mood swings, hot and cold flashes, and a never ending period. Medical staff all say it's normal and can't be the pill...so it's all in my head. I stopped this pill 2 nights ago and lost a third of my stomach as the bloating is decreasing. Stay away from these pills!"

• Shark...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2015

Camila (norethindrone) "Started this medication 4 months ago as trial/alternative to hysterectomy. Thus far, I have experienced bleeding more than not. (Great way to spend summer!) The abdominal pain & never knowing when you will start to bleed out is awful!! Can't wait to meet with doctor next month & get OFF of this drug :("

• Dee
• January 8, 2020

"Spotting at first then gushing for days!! Took it for fibroids to control heavy periods. Worst mistake! I bled more than I did without the pill. Depression, tiredness, irritability were all my symptoms!"

• ANGEL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2018

Errin (norethindrone) "My doctor randomly switched me to this birth control. I've been almost on it for three months. Been heavily bleeding every two weeks, now bleeding every other week. I'm done, told my doctor I can't anymore."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2019

Ortho Micronor (norethindrone) "I have been on this pill for 2 months now (2 packets) I have had 2 periods everyone month, very angry moody no patience and my boobs constantly hurt really bad. I will not be taking this anymore I am 3rd day into the pill where I’m supposed to be bleeding and nothing, but the first or second active pill I will start bleeding heavily so I am stopping I am backwards and I can’t deal with a period every 10-12 days. I know it varies per person, it is just not for me. Best of luck to everyone else and thanks for sharing your experiences"

• Go bu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2017

Aygestin (norethindrone) "Started May 8 and two weeks later had full blown period with bad cramping lots of blood clots and heavy bleeding. Prior to taking this medicine I had extremely light spotting once every4 to 6 weeks. According to the FDA I should not have been taking this since I was post menopausal"

• Nikki
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 3, 2020

Errin (norethindrone) "I've been taking Errin for over a year now and I stopped having a period in March. I stopped the pill till May 18th because I was waiting for a period. I then continued my pill as my gyno said it can be actually normal to have no period at all. So I got back on them in May. In Aug I had a 9 day nightmare blood bath period. It's now November and I haven't had one since. Only small amounts of brown. 16 negative pregnancy tests. And I'm 2 months late. Now I'm feeling movement and pressure and thumping. I'm going crazy, this pill makes you actually feel pregnant but you don't get pregnant."

• Lynn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2019

"This medication has been a life saver for me. I have abnormal bleeding and I hemorrhage up to 3 weeks a month. I recently hemorrhaged for 2 months straight and my blood count went so low I needed a blood transfusion. I started taking Norethindrone 5MG a day, It took about 5 days to stop my bleeding but I have not bled since. It's been about 2 months and I am just starting to feel better and get my energy back from all the blood loss. I would much rather take this everyday than have a hysterectomy."

• plant...
• April 12, 2015

Nora-Be (norethindrone) "I have been on this medication for about a month and I have terrible night sweats where I wake up in the middle of the night dripping in sweat and my sheets are soaked. Ive had moodiness and increased anxiety."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 13, 2016

Nora-Be (norethindrone) "I started taking this pill after i had my son, the dr prescribed this pill because i breastfeed. I have been on the pill for almost a year now and i have a period twice a month and im not talking about spotting or light bleeding.. i have a heavy period every time. I know everyone has different experiences but i would not recommend this pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2014

Heather (norethindrone) "I've been on this Heather daily pill for one month and a half and I'm not really liking it. I've been getting my period EVERY week for 3 days. And it's even worse that it starts on Thursdays which means I'm on it over the weekend. I'm just going to finish the rest of this month's pills and if it doesn't get better I'm switching to something else."