Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol for Endometriosis User Reviews

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

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the off-label treatment of Endometriosis. 75% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

Desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol rating summary

8.8/10 average rating

4 ratings from 4 user reviews.

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Anonymous
February 5, 2010

Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) "I have been taking Apri since April 09. I have endometriosis and was told to either do hormone therapy or go on a different birth control, so I chose the birth control. My periods used to be unbearable but since starting this pill my cramps are actually bearable and much lighter! The only downfall is the first 2 weeks of the active pills I have noticed I am terribly moody, and will cry over anything, which isn't the way I've ever been!"

8 / 10

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Marve...
Taken for 10 years or more
August 11, 2021

"I have been on the pill (continuous pill) from the age of 22 until 37 for very bad endometriosis. The pill was a miracle for me but then at 37, because I was scared of having a phlebitis/thrombosis because of someone telling me horror stories, I stopped taking it. It was the worst decision of my life. A few weeks after stopping the pill, I started having a nervous breakdown, was having panic attacks like never before, my anxiety was crippling, I started to get depressed, I started to have real bad acne, my skin was greasy, my period were back in full force heavy and painful as anything.I was a mess but thank God no phlebitis. Doctors tell you about the risk of taking the pill but they do not tell you the risk to stop taking it after a long time. I went back on it after I had a talk with my doctor who told me that some girls/women can experience very bad depression, anxiety and bad mood swing when they STOP taking it. I wish I knew about that. Anyone else experienced that? (Like if yes.)"

10 / 10

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Britt...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 10, 2017

"I have been taken it for 3 weeks. So far, so good! I was put on BC because I have severe Endometriosis and every single day of my life, I would have severe cramps. Period or not, they were always there. SO- I started BC. I started the active pill on Day 3 of my last period and it stopped it immediately (that was the plan) which is amazing, and means that it's doing what it should. With Endo, my hormones are very out of whack-- so the first few days felt like I was going through menopause. Hot flashes, cold chills, nausea, irritability-- then extremely hungry and happy all in a matter of minutes. For days. It's SO much better now, and I'm very happy to be on it. Also, I have no noticeable weight gain! That was my biggest fear!"

10 / 10

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noleg...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
December 29, 2016

"I have been on Mircette for a little more than 2 years now and it has worked pretty well for me. My doctor prescribed Mircette because I had very painful period cramps and long periods. Physically, Mircette was perfect for me. No bad side effects (acne, weight gain, breast tenderness) and barely any cramps. I got my period the exact same time every month and it always lasted 5 days. I only started to notice a problem within this past year. My mood is completely different when I am on the pill versus when I am not. I am more irritable, tired and have no sex drive. When I am on the pill versus when I am not is like black and white; I am two different people."

7 / 10

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