LoSeasonique and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• July 31, 2011

For Birth Control "So far, so good with this pill - I am 3 weeks in and haven't had any breakthrough bleeding or mood changes. I am on it for the prevention of menstrual migraines, and so far, I've gotten 1, but I imagine it'll take time, even so, 1 is an improvement. I've also noticed that my sex drive is much higher... like, MUCH higher!"

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for a little over a year now, and I cannot wait to switch my birth control in 2 weeks. Although I have not experienced any weight gain, acne, or emotional changes, this pill has made me spot like crazy. I would be fine for the first month of the pills, but literally, as soon as I start the second pack of the pills until I get my period, I spot. It is infuriating! I told my doctor about this problem, and she told me that you have to take this pill at the exact same time every day. No being 10, 20, 30 minutes late because otherwise, you spot. I honestly thought I did a darn good job of taking my pill on time, and yet I still experience bleeding."

• Anonymous
• May 28, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking LoSeasonique because my doctor suggested I do so. Every month just before my period, I get a horrible headache that lasts about three days, and nothing I take will make it go away. It has really begun to interfere with my life. My doctor said that it was an estrogen withdrawal headache and there is nothing that could really be done. However, he said that if I only had a period once every three months, I would only have to tolerate the headache once every three months. I have now been on my first three-month pack for six weeks, and I have started bleeding, cramping, and yes, I have the headache. I have been tired, very emotional, and have had migraines since I started LoSeasonique."

• Ter...
• February 16, 2012

"I love it! I have been on it for two years and have only had two periods, both of which pantyliners were more than enough! No mood swings, no bloating, no cramping, and no weight gain. It does not get any better than this, and I have tried it all (shots, rings, IUDs, and other pills)."

• Anonymous
• January 26, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I just started my second pack, and I have been on my period for the last 3 weeks. At first, it was just some spotting. Then it turned into a heavy period. I started experiencing moderate acne immediately, and my mood swings are through the roof."

• Anonymous
• September 24, 2010

For Birth Control "I started taking LoSeasonique about 3 weeks ago. Since I've started taking it, I've experienced many negative side effects, such as cramping, gaining 10 lbs, intense mood swings where I will cry for no reason, get angry extremely easily, and a significant increase in acne. I will continue to take this medication for the next 3 months and see if things will change once the medication has been in my system for long enough. But like they say, this pill is different for everyone."

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2010

"I am taking this birth control solely for the purpose of helping to clear my skin. Although my acne is mild to moderate, I've found that taking birth control helps alleviate it. The only real side effects I'm experiencing with LoSeasonique are mood swings (only the first month of the pack), breast tenderness, which can be really painful sometimes, and an increase in cup size (something my boyfriend doesn't mind). The birth control has helped clear my skin, but hasn't been as good as some of the others I've taken. Time will tell, as it is for any medication, so I'm going to keep taking it and see what happens."

• Anonymous
• April 8, 2010

"I do really like this pill and the fact that my periods went from super heavy, lasting maybe 2 weeks, to light, lasting a couple of days. What I don't like is I'm more moody, emotional, have had many episodes of heart palpitations, and feel like I'm having anxiety attacks. I think I'm going to get off this pill. Good luck, and I hope it works well for all!"

• nat...
• July 17, 2011

For Birth Control "I have taken LoSeasonique for 9 months now (3 packs). At first, it was great and I was all excited about 1 period every 3 months. I was wrong. This was my first birth control ever! At first, I had mood swings, I'd be fine, then the next thing I'm angry, then I'm crying over something stupid. I can handle the mood swings, but the spotting was horrible. I would get my bleeding into the 5th week mark, and then it would go away for a few days, then come back and wouldn't stop until maybe 3 days of the sugar pills. My skin had cleared up, but now when I get pimples, they scar. Oh, and the sex life was gone because of the bleeding. I stopped taking it just today, and I can already feel my hormones getting crazy."

• Sky...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been taking this birth control for almost 6 weeks now, and let me tell you, the only good thing about it is that it has helped me gain and distribute weight where I need it and made my breasts bigger. Other than that, I feel like absolute rubbish all day, every day, and my job requires me to be active and on my feet. IT'S HORRIBLE. I take medicine for the nausea, so that's fine. But I'm extremely tired, my body aches more than normal, the change in my mood is not okay, and I've been bleeding for over a week now, way earlier than my period should be. It started out as just spotting, but now I'm heavily bleeding, and it's making me very anxious. I'm going to take the last week of pills tomorrow because this just isn't worth it. I do not recommend this pill. Definitely look for something with better ratings, maybe?"

• Anonymous
• August 1, 2011

"I'm just about finished with the first pack, and so far I've only had mild side effects. My sex drive is now completely unpredictable, and I'm super emotional, both of which are completely uncharacteristic. I'm hoping that I won't need to use these for more than a year."

• Syd...
• June 1, 2020

For Birth Control "LoSeasonique pill made me spot constantly. I got my period the first month on it and continued spotting afterwards. I also became super irritable and depressed, with mood swings."