Ortho Micronor User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Chegm...
• October 26, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking this pill about six weeks ago. The first couple of weeks I had abit of bleeding but I think that was partly my fault, not taking it at exactly the same time each day but since I have and all as been well. My boobs seem quite sensitive but larger, so cannot complain. All in all I cannot fault it, no spots, headaches or noticeable weight gain as yet."

• Lexy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2021

For Birth Control "I was nervous about trying Ortho Micronor because I've read a few negative reviews. But in reality, people only really leave reviews when they feel negatively about something so it's kind of biased. Anyway, this birth control is working great for me. I've been on it for about 5 months, no abnormal bleeding, or any side effects at all. I haven't had a period yet which is convenient for me. I did have some spotting for about 2 days because I missed a dose but otherwise it's great. Of course this is my personal experience but just wanted to share my positive review!"

• Tired...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I got switched to this because I get auras with my migraines. It gave me menstrual migraines, and periods every other week. My periods were heavier, longer and a lot more painful. I don't really have PMS, but on this drug, I get mood swings, painful constipation, acne and a sore genital tract. The menstrual migraines went away after three months, the first month the period pain went away. Over the course of 18 months, my vaginal discharge disappeared. It made sex so painful that it's impossible. It also cause stress incontinence. I've been off it for six months and the lack of discharge still a problem because I'm apparently not allowed to have any type of estrogen."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2016

For Birth Control "I was put on this because combo birth control made me super dizzy with migraines and throwing up. I was super nervous to take this pill because of the reviews. However, so far this is the only pill that has worked! I do have cramps randomly and I am bloated a lot. No migraines or dizzyness! It does mess up your period though! Mine is never regular."

• Anonymous
• August 13, 2019

For Amenorrhea "I have been on Micronor for 3 years. I have migraines with aura so this was the only birth control possible for me at the time. I was 16 when I first started the pill and got very light spotting at first, then everything disappeared. I didn't get my period for 2 years, no PMS, no spotting, no nothing. I didn't gain any weight, no acne, no headache. It was bliss for 2 years, then anxiety came by. I had nausea all the time and I didn't want to eat, so I lost 15 pounds in one summer (I was 18, 5'9 and 125 pounds before). Then around November last year I started having my period again. Before the pill, I was regular and had little to no PMS, but now I had crazy nausea, headache, sore breasts and bloating for a week before I got my period. Plus, it lasted longer than before and hurt so much more. Now, I get my period every 4 to 5 days and they last 6 days. I will be switching to Kyleena (an IUD) soon. I'm giving this 9 on 10 because it gave me peace of mind for 2 years and I never got pregnant."

• Campbe
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on Ortho Micronor for two weeks now, it's been an absolute roller coaster. I've had strange sensations in my legs, severe depressive episodes, mood swings, heart palpitations, headaches, and am currently experiencing what seems to be another period exactly one week after having my last one. I think if this continues I'm going back to the GP for a new prescription."

• AEano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2020

For Birth Control "I want to share my experience with this BC for those of you researching it. After my first pregnancy I tried this pill and was breastfeeding. This pill dried up my milk in about 2-3 months. I wasn’t taking it correctly & did get pregnant again. You MUST take your BC correctly (same time EVERY single day) especially Micronor, because I truly believe it will make you more fertile by taking it randomly.. I’m giving it another try due to my age, smoking status & having a new partner now. Also, I don’t have bad side effects with Micronor. I set an alarm on my phone for reminders. I’m keeping fingers crossed. Good luck. I think this pill is more appropriate if you have issues with combined hormonal pills. This one should be a last resort for a young woman.."

• Emma...
• April 30, 2016

For Birth Control "Absolutely horrendous the worst birth control I've ever been on. It made me lose a lot of weight every birth control made me lose weight but this one made me lose the most I was only 8 St to begin with so couldn't afford to lose weight. It caused me to have depression over my weight loss anxiety. Sore chest sore ribs. Extremely hungry moody no periods. Blurred vision heart palpatations and more. I am currently 1 week into not taking it and already feel better my period has returned"

• blue
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 15, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on this for almost 4 years. My opinion is this, look: it gets the job done. I have a history of migraines with aura so this is pretty much the only birth control pill I can take in Canada. I lightly spotted for like the first 4 months I was on this, especially during sex, but once you get past that time, you don't spot any more and your periods become very light, a bit irregular and sometimes you don't get them at all, but again this is my only option and abortion is free here so I don't worry too much about that and trust that the birth control is doing its job. Didn't have any weight gain, acne or other side effects. Its just reallllllllly annoying to have to take within the same three hours every day as its very difficult for me to pick a time to be able to take it every day of the week indefinitely."

• College...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2015

For Birth Control "I just started birth control again and after a bad experience with the combo pill, my doctor recommend the mini or micronor. While I have noticed a slight weight gain (5 lbs) my biggest concern is how tender my breasts are! Constantly tender to the touch, not just around the time I am going to start. I have no problem remembering to take the pill, my sex drive hasn't changed and my periods are only two days long. I have experienced some acne but besides the tender breasts and acne I'm a happy camper. I'll most likely stay on this for a while!"

• Princ...
• November 23, 2009

For Birth Control "I thought that this medicine was doing good for the first week, till I got really sick. I had horrible headaches and abdominal pain, I looked up the side effects one day on a hunch and all my symptoms were serious side effects. I immediately stopped taking the medicine."

• dreamer
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 22, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on micronor for over a year now....and I am seriously thinking of stopping them. When I started taking them I had the common side effects until my body adjusted. About three months ago the side effects started up again and have become worse. For preventing a pregnancy, they work well but for mood swings and cramps it’s actually making them worse for me"

• Anonymous
• January 27, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this bc for 2 and a half weeks and so far the only thing that I have experienced is breast tenderness and more tired than usual. I'll give another update after a month. I take it the same time every night around 12 midnight."

• Miss...
• January 12, 2017

For Birth Control "I was put on micronor 4 months ago because I had headache with previous pills. I am about ready to stop this also last month I had break through spotting for 2 1/2 weeks. This month 4 days prior to the end of the pack I developed abdominal cramps I mean really bad and a lot of breast tenderness now I've been bleeding very heavy with terrible cramps for 3 days . This is the worst!!! Confused"

• cowhow
• February 17, 2017

For Birth Control "So, I can't say how well this actually works because I was trying it out to balance my hormones and make some gut problems less painful. However, I've been on it 4 days and just have been feeling cramping and bloating. That has made my gut issue worse. If you don't have gut issues already, this may work for you!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2016

For Birth Control "Second time trying this pill first time was awesome no periods at all but this time around (2 years later) I'm having breakthrough bleeding and I'm noticing I'm more moody than usual. I'm going to finish my pack off, I don't like it so then I'm going to try something different"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2016

For Birth Control "The very next morning after I started taking this birth control I started very heavy bleeding which was accompanied by big thick clots. I started it at my 6 week post partum appaointment after seeing Dr and every thing was clear and looked good. I had not been bleeding at all. I am exclusively breastfeeding so only reason I decided to take this one. I have no doubts of its effectiveness of preventing pregnancy, but I have only ever had a baby when trying. I think personally for me the side effects were too much. I was effected by so many of them in such a short time. Increased hunger, non stop bleeding, sore breasts, breaking out on face, and I'm 30yo, don't need that. Seen dr again and no problems still, just pill. I stopped and very next day bleeding stopped"

• jemm
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been taking this for 3 months. Reviews didnt sound good, but I have noticed literally zero negative side effects. I take it at the same time every evening before bed. I took it for help with heavy clots and painful periods, because of a uterine fibroid. I have had shorter and lighter periods and no more giant clots. I am so thankful. I also was prescribed this because I have elevated blood pressure and this was the only pill they could find that would not elevate my blood pressure more. I am in mid 30s."

• Cindy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 13, 2018

For Birth Control "I had a baby in 2018 and my doctor prescribed me this method because it's best on breast feeding. Took it for almost a year and only had my period for 2 months in that time and only bleed just a very, very, very little. And very bad mood swings, I stopped taking it just 3 months ago and still haven't had my period. Very bad pill."

• Ree
• September 30, 2019

For Birth Control "Ok so I went thru the gauntlet of my doctor giving me the generic mini pill. It was awful. I had bouts of depression, mood swings, and had nausea so bad for months! I would go into bouts of puking and shaking with chills and shaking. Then they put me on just the name brand actual Ortho micronor, and I have been soo happy. I don't know when my period is coming, but its ok.. cuz I have no side effects. Just found out Ortho is stopping making this product!! NOT HAPPY! What are we supposed to Do??? Please help!!!"

• Anonymous
• March 31, 2012

"I started this a month ago and have had very little side effects. If I take it an hour late there's some spotting and I've lost 10 pounds (not that I'm complaining)! Plus I've gone from a D to DD. It's a pretty effective pill! The only down side is the occasional headache."

• Dont...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 25, 2020

For Birth Control "Micronor did prevent pregnancy but it messed up my hormones terribly. I always had regular periods that weren't painful. After taking Micronor they stopped completely. I was on Micronor for years and my doctor assured me this was normal. Once I decided to stop Micronor my period hasn't come back. It's been 2 years. If anyone is thinking they will want to have children in the future I do no recommend this birth control as it really messed my hormones up."

• AnonCan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2015

For Birth Control "After an episode of erythema nodesum from my last birth control pills, my doctor suggested I try a 3 month course of Micronor to see how my body would react to the progesterone. Well, I've gained 5lbs and had my period or spotting 27 out of the 42 days I've been taking it. My doctor wants me to continue on it to prepare for an IUD, but honestly I don't want it if the breakthrough is going to be this problematic."

• consi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on micronor for about 4 months, the first 3 months were perfect getting my period roughly a month apart at a time. This past month it seems I have gotten my period every other week! Which is annoying!! My MD said it may take around 3 months to regulate my cycle but it seems my body is doing the opposite. Frustrated because I smoke and this birth control was the safest option for me. Looks like things have to change. "

• SDano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on this pill for 22 days for abnormal, frequent, heavy periods. I'm 44 years old. I felt much sleepier than usual (which I don't mind, as an anxious person!) and my breasts have been large and very painful the entire time. I started spotting on the 17th day and by day 18 I started a very heavy, extremely painful period that is still going strong on day 6. I never miss work and was in bed almost all day yesterday. This is a worse period than my usual but the PMS was less bad and it came an extra week later which was nice. Not sure if I can continue though!"