LoSeasonique User Reviews & Ratings

• cbe...
• April 27, 2010

For Ovarian Cysts "I really like this birth control pill. It has made a huge difference in my skin over the past few months. I have been on several different types of birth control pills in the past 11 years, and these are definitely the best I have taken. I did experience some spotting/breakthrough bleeding during the first pack, but the benefits overshadowed that by far. I have had shorter periods, less pain, great skin, good moods, and increased sex drive."

• mom...
• May 5, 2010

For Birth Control "I went on LoSeasonique hoping to stop my period, and in return, have had an endless one. The first week I started the pack, I started my regular period. Week 2 and 3 I had spotting that did not need a pantyliner, okay, I could handle 'spotting.' Weeks 4 and 5 I had to wear panty liners. Week 6 possibly my regular period, as I had to wear tampons, the flow was heavier. Week 7 still flowing pretty good and wearing tampons. Week 8 I am still very heavy. I have called Gyn, and I will be going to the doctor today. So much for my dreams of not having a period. Sex life has been totally on halt due to this as well."

• Lex...
• June 10, 2010

For Birth Control "My previous birth control worked wonderfully, beautiful skin, and I did not get pregnant. However, my PMS became difficult to deal with, headaches, nausea, and fatigue. My doctor suggested I try LoSeasonique to avoid the PMS. I must say I was very scared because of all the negative reviews I found on the internet. I am happy to say it has been eight weeks, and I am symptom-free, no spotting, and best of all, no PMS. One important thing I do is to stick to my 10 pm schedule every day. I noticed they stressed this in the pamphlet, which made me concerned things might go wrong if I did not follow. Overall, I am very pleased, especially since I have not taken any painkillers the entire time. Hope this helps."

• Anonymous
• February 1, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been reading some of the reviews, and I wanted to remind people that birth control is extremely individual. The right birth control for one person may not be right for another. The way your body reacts to the birth control is a big factor in how well it works for you and is not consistent among everyone. I, personally, love LoSeasonique. I switched about 2 years ago after my previous birth control started giving me migraines and making me sick. LoSeasonique allows me to have only 4 periods a year, and when I do have them, they are very light. It took about a month to adjust to it, but after that, it was great! Completely took away my PMS symptoms and does not wreak havoc on the rest of my body."

• She...
• November 15, 2014

For Premenstrual Syndrome "I have taken it for years. No more moodiness, no more depression, no more pain, no more bloating, no more bleeding. Life is fantastic. It does make my rosacea worse, I do have to take a water pill with it, and I do have decreased sex drive. However, sex is more fun and more frequent because I feel so much better! So much better."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2009

For Birth Control "I was put on this pill to help out with my crazy emotions that I get about a week before my period. I am almost done with my first 3-month dose, and I have found that I have a big increase in my appetite. I have been experiencing more severe migraines, and I get dizzy/lightheaded for a couple of minutes quite often. My skin has been breaking out with little pimples that are coverable, but I can feel them and have never been there before. I have been on a variety of pills, and this one has seemed to give me the most side effects. Since I have been on this pill, I find myself getting extremely emotional about little things."

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2009

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am on my second, three-month pack of LoSeasonique, and I am seriously contemplating stopping the birth control. My first three-month pack, around week six, I started bleeding. This lasted about a week, and I thought my body was adjusting. Since then, my face has broken out - I have never had acne problems. I am now on week four of my second cycle of pills, and I am now bleeding lightly again. I am experiencing the worst cramps I have ever had in my life. All I do is sleep, and I am still exhausted all the time. I can't even get myself to do normal activities like grocery shopping."

• Sam...
• April 5, 2012

For Birth Control "I was on Loestrin, and I had gained 25 lbs over a 2-year period. I switched over to LoSeasonique because it's the same hormone I took when I first started taking birth control pills 15 years ago. Over a 2-month period, I was able to drop almost all the weight I had gained. I was on the brand name LoSeasonique for 9 months with zero side effects, and then I was switched to generic. Over 1 month, I gained 7 lbs and became very moody (just as I was on the Loestrin). I have asked my doctor to send over a new prescription with no generic marked. I will pay the extra not to be such a mess!"

• mos...
• March 17, 2011

For Endometriosis "I started this pill in September 2010 to help treat ovarian cysts and endometriosis. The first week I had nausea and tender breasts, but it went away after that. I had a lot of spotting and bleeding on and off for 2 or 3 weeks at a time for 4 months. It was annoying but better than the awful agony I used to go through every month, so I decided to keep taking it, as my doctor told me that spotting and bleeding is very common with this low of a dose of pill and that some people needed 3 months to a year for your body to adjust. Well, finally after 6 months it was worth the wait because no more spotting and bleeding, and best I have better energy, vitality, and quality of life having control over my horrible periods. It has changed my life!"

• 103...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 21, 2013

For Endometriosis "It is the best medicine ever invented! No issues, no pain, spotting, bleeding, no period, nothing. Tried every birth control, including Lupron Depot for endometriosis, nothing worked but this. I would pay full price and would not care. I pay $150, insurance pays the rest, but I have been pain-free for over 3 years, and I was diagnosed in 2000, and it is now 2013, you do the math, it took 10 years to be ok."

• Anonymous
• October 24, 2010

For Endometriosis "I've been on LoSeasonique for 2 sets (6 months). I've seen no weight gain, no changes in my skin, and my hair is as thick as ever. I like it, I went off of LoEstrin because I had bad cramps that got worse when I went off it for a year and pelvic pain (caused by cysts). So, this birth control certainly assisted with alleviating these issues. It's helpful, though, to exercise regularly, I think. I've had spotting, but it's nothing compared to my normal heavy periods. I am questioning what other benefits this pill may hold over others."

• Anonymous
• December 14, 2010

For Birth Control "Lo-Seasonique is a good birth control, and awesome to not have a period for 3 months. I had stopped taking birth control for a year because of migraines, they improved and then worsened again. MD put me on Lo-Seasonique. Initially, I had breakthrough bleeding, had never had problems before. I read up on it, and to all of you that have problems, change the time you are taking the pill and take it with/after food and/or something acidic (orange juice). The reason for a lot of breakthrough is high estrogen not being absorbed. Otherwise, I have had minor cramping periodically if I miss ONE pill. I do notice a drop in sex drive and just a heavy feeling. But minor changes. Otherwise, now almost a year on it, it's awesome."

• 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
• November 17, 2011

For Birth Control "I'm on my third set of LoSeasonique. I originally started using LoSeasonique to help control my periods when I would experience extreme cramping and migraines to the point that I could not function. I started LoSeasonique and haven't experienced any migraines or cramps since. I haven't had any spotting. My periods are lighter and only last three days. My sex drive has increased, and I have been less moody. Overall, a GREAT pill."

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2009

For Birth Control "When I first started LoSeasonique, I had light spotting within a week that only lasted four days. Now I have finished my first three packs and didn't get my period when taking the yellow pills. I am now 1 1/2 weeks into the next batch and still no spotting or anything! I think I should get a pregnancy test just to be sure, but if I'm not pregnant, then this is the best pill ever!!! So far, I have not had any other side effects that many have had."

• Anonymous
• April 27, 2010

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I really like this pill. I have been on several types of birth control, and this is the only one that has helped clear up my skin. I did have some spotting during the first pack of pills, but that has always been pretty typical with me. Other than that, I have done well. My moods are good, my body feels good, very short period, and now great skin. This is the best birth control pill I have taken, and I can definitely tell it has helped with the PCOS and side effects. Also, my sex drive may have even increased, which is a plus with the fiancé."

• Anonymous
• January 30, 2010

For Birth Control "I have been on LoSeasonique for 2 months now. I'm experiencing hair loss, increased appetite, and severe migraines! My face is breaking out and extremely dry, and I've been having bleeding on and off for up to 7 days consecutively. This birth control is absolutely not worth taking, in my opinion!"

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2009

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm going on my 3rd week of LoSeasonique and have been bleeding ever since I started. Just when I think it's going to stop, it starts heavier again. I do get a little dizzy, but I'm hoping it's just my body getting used to the hormones and I'll stabilize soon. No skin problems, and I feel I'm less emotional than with another pill I had tried."

• ksc...
• December 13, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was a little hesitant to try LoSeasonique due to all of the negative reviews, but thought it was worth a shot at no longer having a period every month, since I struggle with heavy periods for 11 days every month. I have just finished taking my first pack and never once experienced spotting during the three months on this pack. Nor did I have any changes in skin, weight, or cramping. My sex drive even increased. Some factors that may have helped ease my body onto this pill so smoothly might relate to the fact that I took the pill at the same time every day and have been on birth control for about nine years. Everyone's body reacts differently, so it may be worth taking the risk. I, for one, am very pleased with this pill."

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2009

For Birth Control "I'm taking LoSeasonique birth control pills... still on the first pack. I'm halfway through the first pack that is for 3 months. Everything is normal for me, but I've been bleeding lightly, or should I say spotting, for just about a month now. I have a week and a month before I finish with this pack. Just ready for the spotting to stop, but other than that, I have no other problems or symptoms."

• Anonymous
• September 26, 2011

For Endometriosis "I started taking this a month ago for endometriosis and cysts, and so far I am miserable. 'Back in the day,' I used to have no problem with birth control, but after the birth of my boys, I now struggle with bad side effects (mostly mood related). I am not sure if this is because of my age (40) or if my hormones have changed (maybe both). I had the worst cramps of my life 4 days into my first pack, and I bled for 14 days straight and even now continue to have cramps. I also have *very* noticeable depression-but again, I am prone to this, so I think the pill just makes it worse. I also noticed today I have gained 3 pounds, and I am a hardcore marathon runner-so I know it has to be from this pill."

• Anonymous
• September 29, 2011

For Premenstrual Syndrome "I have been on birth control pills for 26 years and switched to LoSeasonique to help with PMS that gets worse as I get older. Halfway through the first 3-month pack, I stopped taking it because of hair loss, headaches, breast tenderness, fatigue, and weight gain."

• Anonymous
• March 12, 2012

For Birth Control "I started taking LoSeasonique just about a year ago. Before this, I took Yaz for about 6 years. My doc recommended LoSeasonique, so I agreed to try it. The first pack was not too bad. No spotting, but I was very nauseated. On the second pack, I began spotting, and this continued for weeks at a time. Soon after, I began to notice my skin was breaking out. (I have never had acne before.) During the third pack, the breakthrough bleeding continued, as did the acne (now spread to my back and chest), also, I started having headaches on a daily basis, to the point where I could no longer function. I am now at the end of my fourth pack and have been spotting for the entire last month! Getting off soon."

• Anonymous
• April 18, 2012

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am on my third and last package of LoSeasonique; it has been rough. During the first pack, I started spotting daily in week 5. This progressed to a full-fledged cycle by week 9 and lasted for three weeks, so my doctor instructed me to skip to the yellow pills and then begin a new pack. During the second pack, around week 5, the spotting started again. During week 8, I passed out. In week 10, I began having extremely heavy bleeding that proved impossible to contain, resulting in two terrible accidents. Thank God I was home both times. After getting the next prescription and reading the pamphlet again, I discovered all of these experiences are considered severe side effects of the pills."

• 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."