Chateal for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome User Reviews
- Oml...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 21, 2016
"I was put on Chateal 5 months ago because I was diagnosed with PCOS and hypothyroidism. I had bleeding for 28 weeks prior, so they wanted to stop it. It didn't regulate me at all. I've experienced period cramping, which I've never had before. I've lost weight and my sex drive. I've had nausea, dizziness, frequent migraines, blood in stool. But worst of all, stomach cramps and extreme pain in the abdomen area. If I stop taking the pills, the bleeding will continue, and I won't be able to get the tests I need to find out what is wrong. All in all, I'm going back on Friday to get more tests and a biopsy. If this birth control gives you extreme side effects or doesn't regulate your period, contact your doctor right away."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 23, 2017
"I was hesitant to try Chateal. Or any birth control, really. In the past, I have had them make my moods feel out of control and weight fluctuate. Due to PCOS, I needed to take this. HOWEVER, I am starting my second month on this. So far, the only side effects I have noticed are that my breasts are swollen (like two cups larger) and tender. I had a headache the first week after I took it (I took it in the evening to avoid any potential sickness), but the headaches went away after the first week. I do not notice any particular mood swings or weight gain. I am also not pregnant, which is great. I would recommend Chateal based on my current results."
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"I have been on birth control for 16 years now, Chateal for the past 6 months. This is the first pill that has actually lessened my bleeding and period pain. I have always had excessive bleeding and cramps (to the point I couldn't leave the house), this pill has changed all of that! I have PCOS and hypothyroidism. Since taking this pill, I have actually been able to lose 10 pounds. I would have given it 10/10, but I have been super emotional and cry a bit more than usual (commercials are the worst). No acne, no weight gain, no excessive bleeding, no cramps, no hair loss (as many reported), and the big one: I'm not pregnant!"