Mircette and Irritability: What Users Say

• Elm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2015

For Birth Control "Switched from Ortho-Cyclen (Sprintec) because of decrease in libido. Have trialed twice, and both times have had weight gain (10-15 lbs), increased acne (I don't normally break out), and uncontrollable emotions. I literally would cry all month long, not just the week before my period. I have been super irritable and have unpredictable mood swings. After this month (the 3rd month of taking), I will be discontinuing and attempting a non-hormonal contraceptive, as I am prone to depression and this medication is junk."

• Lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2016

For Birth Control "I was recently diagnosed with (thin) PCOS after stopping birth control for four years. The only reason I stopped my original pill was that they were no longer manufacturing it. I tried Mircette for a week in an effort to manage my PCOS symptoms (low progesterone, acne, irritability, no menstruated cycles), and this pill was terrible. It increased my irritability and gave me the worst cramps I've ever had. It was so painful I couldn't even move/walk to get to the bathroom. My doctor said this is not normal and to stop the medication. I haven't tried another one yet, and I'm considering going back to using my essential oils with natural progesterone. At least it improved my mood."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2023

For Birth Control "This BC was really good but didn’t work for me because I am prone to migraines and got a migraine every time during my period. It cleared up my face and increased my bust size. I didn’t experience any mood swings or irritability. I also never had any problems with nausea."