Lessina for Endometriosis User Reviews
- 805...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 24, 2017
"I've been taking Lessina for less than 2 months now (for my pelvic floor myalgia) and I've had a horrible experience so far. At the end of the first pack (around the 2 white pills), I started my period and the first 2 days were fine (other than the fact that I'm constantly in pain), but the 3rd day was terrible. I went through 6 pads, with a bunch of clots, mind you, I've never had clots with a period before. So I had to go to the ER, where they had to give me IV fluids and pain medication because the pain I had was so much worse than just the usual periods I get. They told me it was from the BC and I should be switched right away. I also suffer from depression as it is, and I just haven't been able to pick myself up. I've been on so many BCs, and nothing helps."
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- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 2, 2022
"This pill is the worst. I have been on many different pills due to an insurance change and BCP discontinued for years. I have severe anxiety, which I never have. I have heart palpitations and arrhythmias my new cardiologist says are benign. I have insomnia, nausea, bloating, spotting every week, and sweating! I have endometriosis, which is awful, but this pill takes the cake."
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"My doctor prescribed Lessina for potential endometriosis. I requested a low dose, older generation birth control, since I've never taken any before. This worked okay, I suppose. I only was able to take a little over two weeks' worth before finally having to call it quits. I was about halfway through my last active row when I stopped. The pros: It seemed to help my moods level out, and I was generally in a better mood than usual. I did not get headaches, nausea, or acne from this pill. The cons: Oh, the anxiety was awful and one of the main reasons why I gave up. It made me so jittery every day to the point where I felt like always panicking. I also had unusual aches in my arms and legs while taking this. It felt like I had been working out more. Lastly, I had pretty bad joint pain and general stiffness while on this pill. I know everyone is different, so I'm glad that this pill works for a lot of people. I just wish it would have worked better for me."