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Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding User Reviews

Brand names: Apri, Enskyce, Kariva, Isibloom, Viorele, Volnea, Azurette, Desogen, Reclipsen, Cyclessa, Velivet, Bekyree, Juleber, Simliya, Emoquette, Kalliga, Cyred Caziant Pimtrea Kimidess Cyred EQ …show all brand names

Rating: 6.5

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 8 reviews for the off-label treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

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  • Anonymous
  • August 5, 2009

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol "I have been taking Apri for about 2 years now. At first, it was great. My periods were manageable, extremely predictable, and only lasted a few days. I gained about 10 pounds in the first 5 months, and shortly after, completely lost my sex drive. Recently, my periods have been getting longer, as they used to be, and cramps are coming back as well."

4 / 10
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  • lil...
  • June 9, 2010

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol "This might sound weird, but apparently this isn't uncommon for this specific birth control. I have been on it for about 72 hours. Have gained 4 lbs (which is good because I'm 30 lbs underweight) and have almost increased a full cup size with my breasts. I had horrible period problems. When I got the Apri a few days ago, I was going on a 3.5-week period. After about 3 hours since taking my first pill, the period fully stopped. Very big fan of Apri!"

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 13, 2012

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol "I have been on Apri for 9 months. I am on birth control to help intense bleeding and an incredibly enlarged uterus. Please keep this in mind while reading my side effects. These aren't typical for Apri. Apri has given me all of the symptoms of pregnancy without the baby. I wake up nauseous, I have night terrors almost every night (waking up bawling, and that's not normal for me), and a strange craving for eggs, whereas I never really liked them before. I also have slight mood swings that aren't so bad that they can't be controlled. However, it has changed my period length from 10-14 days to 4 days, removed all cramping, regulated my cycle, and saved my uterus. It gets a 7 out of 10 from me."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • June 11, 2011

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol "I have been on Apri for about 6 months now, I have gained only around 5 pounds, but it was not noticeable. My breast size has not changed, and neither has my sex drive. I use this pill for my awful periods. I used to cry and vomit from cramps, now I do not have them at all. I have been using it as birth control as well and have never been pregnant. I strongly, strongly recommend this pill."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • August 12, 2017

"I am a 42-year-old woman. I had my tubes tied at the age of 30 after having my third and last child. Around the age of 36, my periods became irregular. I was having periods sometimes only 12 days apart. Not spotting, full periods. I have been anemic my whole life, so that didn't help. I had my hormones checked and was given an ultrasound to see if I had fibroids. Nope! Hormone levels normal as well. My OB-GYN pushed for me to get the IUD. I got it on June 2. Had to have it removed on August 6! Worst decision, besides my ex-husband, that I've ever made! I had bad migraines, bleeding for 2 weeks at a time. I went to my new PCP, I was prescribed Cyred BC pills and told to take an 800 mg ibuprofen. I feel so much better, just in a week!"

9 / 10
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  • SGT...
  • December 8, 2017

"I was originally put on norethindrone for abnormal bleeding, but it gave me spotting, 24/7 cramps, severe bloating, joint pain, no libido, painful sex, and depression. My doctor switched me to Enskyce after 2 years because I started getting suicidal, and I've got to say this medication is a godsend. Do you know what it's like to wake up one day and to just... not be suicidal? For the first week, I couldn't stop smiling. All of my other health problems cleared up in the first month too. The only side effect is I don't feel full, but as long as I keep an eye on calorie counts, I don't gain weight."

10 / 10
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  • car...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 29, 2021

"My GP prescribed me this for painful periods. I have been taking it for about 3 months, and I am still getting them, as well as headaches, tiredness, and lethargy. I am also still bleeding and in pain, I would not recommend."

3 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • August 27, 2010

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol "Took Apri for 2 months, did not bleed for about 11 days the first month, and 8 the 2nd month. Am switching to yet another birth control."

2 / 10
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