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Seasonale and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say

Sexual dysfunction: mentioned by 7 users (12.7%)

Based on user experiences from 55 Seasonale reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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bleeding 41.8%
cramps 30.9%
spotting 29.1%
weight gain 16.4%
sexual dysfunction 12.7%
acne 10.9%
headaches 10.9%
nausea 9.1%
anxiety 7.3%
depression 7.3%

Reviews for Seasonale

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Ani...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 31, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been on Seasonale for almost a year. I didn't experience any negative side effects, such as weight gain, headaches, or decreased sex drive, however, I have had a fair amount of breakthrough bleeding. In one cycle, the breakthrough bleeding lasted for over two weeks until it was finally time to take the placebo pills. Every other 3-month cycle, I get breakthrough bleeding for about a week, and it's heavy enough to be a period. It's typically successful in preventing a period for a month and a half to two months, but at that point, it doesn't seem like it's strong enough to override my natural hormones."

6 / 10
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  • Bre...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 3, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on Seasonale for 2 years now and have now just realized that it's the reason I can't lose weight, and I feel depressed and absolutely 0 sex drive. I didn't know until now, only because I have researched it today, and I am planning to get off it ASAP."

1 / 10
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  • Lil...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • June 5, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Seasonale for 6 years now. I’ve never had any side effects such as weight gain, decreased sex drive, etc. Every 3-month package I take, I’ve never had a breakthrough unless I forgot to take my pills for a few days. It’s been the most effective birth control for me. I love it."

10 / 10
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  • Noc...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 9, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started the Seasonale pill because the heavy bleeding caused me to become very anemic to the point I had to get iron infusions. It does make me crave everything, my sex drive is going down a little, and I have been bleeding for a while. It went from using a panty liner to using pads, and I'm not even through my third pack of pills. Not sure if I can handle the bleeding like this. And let's not mention the cramps. I have never in my life had cramps like this, like someone is on the inside of me scraping out my insides. I don't think I can hang."

4 / 10
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  • Hea...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been taking Seasonale for two months now. I noticed I have been extremely tired and have a low sex drive. I gained weight while on it, which is not like me because I am very careful with my body. I feel very blah and low now that I am on it. I had breakthrough bleeding right away and have spotting every time I shower or go to the bathroom. I do not like how this pill has made me feel. I am going off of it today."

3 / 10
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  • Jaq...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • June 26, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on Seasonale for about 9 months, and it has worked great so far! I switched from Sprintec because I noticed that I was moody, had low libido, and felt very nauseous often. It can be kind of scary not having a period for three months on Seasonale, however, because of not knowing if you are pregnant or not, but I have not had any scares (I took my pill religiously besides a couple of times). I noticed that cramps are a little worse when I do have my period, probably because I don't have my menstrual cycle as much. Overall, I don't get moody or nauseous nearly as much as I did on Sprintec, and it's so nice only dealing with a period 4 months a year instead of 12!"

9 / 10
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  • Sar...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • February 22, 2023

For Birth Control "I’ve been using Seasonale for 10 years. I have had a very positive experience with this birth control. Not having periods for 3 months is absolutely amazing, no more mood swings. I did gain some weight, but I’m happy about it since I was very skinny to begin with. I had low libido for a year and a half, but my libido went back to normal after that. I have been taking it back to back and skipping the placebo pills in order to suppress my period entirely for about 5 years. Besides the occasional spotting (light bleeding), it’s been good. I am very happy with this product. Thank you, Seasonale. If you don’t want to experience spotting and prefer having your period every 3 months, just take the pill as directed, and you will be fine."

10 / 10
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