Seasonique for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• no...
• October 23, 2011

"I'm not the type of person to write reviews but I had such a bad experience with this pill I felt like I should write about it. I have been on it for a year and about a week ago I QUIT IT. I started getting headaches every day. I felt weird, like not like myself. I'm generally a really happy person. Being on this birth control I actually felt really sad a lot. I cried often for no reason, like really cried non stop for hours at a time. I'm an active person, I go to the gym about 3 times a week and always have a lot of energy but on the pill I felt so tired. It's also expensive. I quit in the beginning of a new pack. I don't care I had to get off of that. Now that I am off of it I honestly feel amazing."

• Ally
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 17, 2015

"I have been on this pill for a year and a half. It took my body over 6 months to finally adjust to this pill and stop spotting. Cramps are worsened when my period finally does come. The only benefits of this pill is its effectiveness of pregnancy prevention and fewer periods. The following are just a few of my negative side effects I%u2019ve had since starting this pill: -dry eyes -anxiety -heart palpitations -extreme appetite increase -20 pound weight gain and cannot lose it! -dry skin -cellulite -spider veins -random PMS -tired/low energy all the time -dry brittle hair/hair thinning -extreme bloating -headaches -yeast infections once a month (never had them before the pill) -more discharge -different body odor Stopping this pill ASAP!"

• Jfoster
• November 1, 2015

"Loved this birth control, had to change because changed insurance and new insurance would not pay for it. I began taking this my freshman year of college (did gain the freshman 15- well, 17) but I assumed the weight gain was due to stress and eating Taco Bell and drinking. The first few months I had some problems but eventually got on some anxiety medicine and been fine ever since! I loved having my period only every 3 months. No acne. Great birth control! Would recommend to anyone."

• Anonymous
• March 4, 2017

"I was on Seasonique for a little over 2 weeks, I developed a blood clot about halfway through that time from it, I didn't know it until it started hurting. I'm not trying to scare the rest of you ladies!I just wanted to say ,pay VERY close attention to your body when you start this therapy. Especially your limbs. Report any pain, swelling, aching or burning sensations in your arms or legs ASAP to your doctors or go to the nearest emergency room!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 10, 2017

"I was on this birth control for about 8-10 years. At first it was great only getting your period a few times a year. In the time I was on it my face started to break out and I gained about 40 lbs. I was depressed and had no energy or sex drive as well. I would spot for weeks until stopping so I Would get my period. I finally got off of it because my health insurance ran out. Almost immediately my skin cleared up and I lost 20 lbs. Then I started dating someone so I had to get back on. I started with mono-lynthia which was fine for my skin but made my hair fall out. I then switched back to seasonique and I have been on it for a week and already have had 3 huge zits on my chin and feel extremely moody and bloated."

• Mary
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 24, 2021

"This pill has really worked for me! I don’t get any side effects and my skin looks really great. I’ve been on two other pills and they caused me to break out, have continuous spotting, and worsened my depression. Seasonique just works really well with my body!"

• Whomp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2022

"Seasonique was prescribed to me by my doctor because after years on Alesse, I started experiencing light spotting about a week before my scheduled period. I also had low iron so my doctor prescribed Seasonique to defer my periods. As soon as I started taking this medication, my waist appeared not as lean. I didn’t put on weight, but I’m experiencing water retention and bloat. My boobs are very sore; while they’ve gotten bigger, they’re…not totally even and the largeness sort of makes it a bit more obvious. My right boob needs to catch up, whomp whomp. With not having a period, I always think I’m pregnant. 6 weeks in and the hunger starts. I’m so hungry that I feel faint. I can pound back food without issue and normal portions don’t fill me up. Also, I’m starting to feel nauseous despite taking it at bedtime."

• SadAn...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 5, 2019

"After being on Seasonale, and later Seasonique, for 10 years, I’ve developed a 13cm lesion on my liver - a Hepatic Adenoma. I need surgery plus months of recovery off of work. A quick google search showed me that other have experienced the same and one woman sued (and won). I feel betrayed by this company. I am going to lose my home over this."

• ladyei
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2017

"My first two months on it were not really good - I had constant spotting since 2 weeks from start, and I was quite moody and sensitive. Only good thing was my acne cleared up. Then I missed one pill on accident and got full blown period in 2days and I was like - nope, that's it, I give up, but my obgyn told me "try to finish the box and then if it continues the same with 2nd box we can try something else" and boy, am I glad I did. After that "period" spotting never returned, box is finished, moodiness is gone, skin still clear and my scheduled period was completely painless for first time in my life. So I'm super happy with it now."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 25, 2017

"This is the only birth control I've been on and I have been on this now for four years. What a life saver. I have hardly no cramps at all. I had to stop taking this for a little bit because I was spotting."

• cynic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 17, 2019

"I've been on Seasonique/generics for 4+ years. I've never had any major issue with them. I take the 3 month contraceptive to avoid withdrawal bleeding (I'm not sexually active). Side effects I've experience are spotting maybe once or twice all these years and abdominal pain frequently. Unfortunately it doesn't do much for me once I go through withdrawal bleeding, it's still very painful as my period before I started. But it at least reduces the amount of times I get it. I recommend if you are considering this for period pain/frequency."

• Jam
• March 24, 2016

"This birth control makes me incredibly nauseous. I had to miss a day of work due to the nausea. I have been on birth control in the past and realize taking it in the evening is the best choice but that does not help. I also take it with food and I am still nauseous. I feel like I have morning sickness all over again from my pregnancy. Switching pills....enough said."

• PixieQ
• June 29, 2017

"I spent 2 years on this medication. 2 years of my life I'll never get back. I thought the crippling exhaustion, anger, anxiety and depression were from being a working mom of a young child. For 2 years I had no libido, no desire to do anything other than sit on my couch. Cooking, cleaning, and simple things like playing with my child were nearly impossible. After a day at work I was too mentally fatigued to do anything. Less than a month back on loestrin and it's like a light switch has been flipped. I'd rather bleed monthly and be happy."

• LRiv
• January 19, 2022

"Been on seasonique for about 5 years, switched me to Ashlyna 3 years ago. The first 3 months I recall feeling nauseous and having intermittent spotting, I almost stopped taking the darn thing. After reading reviews to wait it out I can say I'm so glad I did. I no longer have periods, even on my off week. I'm told it's normal and my uterus is fine. I'm no longer building a lining for potential pregnancy that needs to be shed every month. This birth control has leveled out my emotions, I no longer get the moodiness I once did every month. I have gained weight. About 5 lbs or so. Is it my pill or my age? Who could say. I'm not about to stop taking it to find out though. Lol!"

• Annie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2019

"First day I noticed a lot of panic attacks. Thought I would just wait it out. Next couple of days felt more depressed. Also had trouble sleeping. Third night I was crying my eyes out and started feeling really dark mood and depressed. Not worth it. Stopped and felt so much better."

• saraaaa
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 17, 2017

"I was on this birth control for over 4 years. I had to stop in October because I changed health insurance so I decided to let my body have a little rest before going on a new one. It has been 6 months and I have not gotten a period since stopping the birth control. Before I went on it I had regular monthly cycles, but this birth control messed everything up. Also, about 3 years into taking the pills I started to develop scarring cystic acne that hasn't gone away even after stopping. This birth control clearly did something to my hormones that I am hoping could be reversed. The only reason why I am giving it any stars is because while I was on it I didn't have any side effects and periods were super light (when I got them)"

• stron...
• March 18, 2016

"On week 3 of taking this pill. i dont know how i will tolerate it for 2 more months. we'll see if i can stick it out. am taking this as part of addressing anemia resulting from several fibroids. I will give it 2 more weeks, but have severe cramps, so bad that i have left work early, which is why i am on this to begin with.....for heavy bleeding and pain."

• Crystal
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 10, 2019

"I’ve been on seasonique for about nine months I just started my 4th pack. I was originally on the shot but it made me extremely depressed after getting it once, so I took a 5 month break and started seasonique. I rarely have mood swings, I don’t get acne or headaches and haven’t gained any weight. This birth control was perfect for me, until I started bleeding for 3 months straight. I don’t bleed a lot I could pass by just wearing liners all day but it stops for maybe a week when I start a new pack and I start it again out of no where. If I didn’t bleed so constantly this would be the perfect birth control for me. When I am on my “period pills” I only bleed for about 4 days and get a little cramp here and there but it’s nothing compared to how they used to be. Debating if I should wait to finish my last pack or just try to get a new one."

• Anony...
• July 2, 2015

"I love taking seasonique, I spotted on and off for the first three months after starting this birth control pill and after that I never had an issue with it. I have been on this since March 2011. My periods are also so light that they are barely noticeable and last three days tops, so I really only have my period for 12 days a year. That is perfectly great by me. However I recently decided to stop taking birth control as I have not been sexually active and do not plan to be anytime soon and since I stopped taking this is in April 2015 I have gained 15 pounds regardless of working out 5x a week and limiting my diet and my diet has only improved over the last five years."

• Zed
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 29, 2018

"I took this pill because I wanted fewer and lighter periods. I have had no side effects when I take it properly. I did not experience any weight gain and my sexual drive was not affected. However, like with any pill, misusing it has consequences. There have been times where I have forgotten to take with me on trips and the cramping was unpleasant and usually resulted in light spotting. That’s pretty much par for the course, though. Wish it was cheaper."

• red
• April 25, 2015

"I am 38 years old. I have been on this pill for the last three years on and off. I was good In the beginning but after a year everything is not good . I have bad mood swings , headaches, and now my period comes before I even start the last month. I figured I would continue to try it but I cannot any more . With severe pains and excessive bleeding to a point I have had to go home from work , I wear depends at night because I use three packs of overnight pads in the space of a week. I have never had problems this bad until lately. I am already anemic as is and cannot continue with this pill. One good thing is I have never gotten pregnant on it"

• Steph...
• April 6, 2010

"I have been on Seasonique for about three years. I was totally unaware of all the different side effects that women have been experiencing (such as the hair loss, etc.) In general I am rather happy with this pill. I rarely ever spot, my skin has not changed, my weight has not changed, and neither has my hair. However, over such a long period of time-- now that I think about it I don't really know if my hair, weight, and skin have changed due to Seasonique or the fact that I am no longer 19. Overall I like the pill very much since having fewer periods is always, always a good thing in my book. However I literally feel as though I have become an asexual due to my VERY little sex drive, which at 22, should be kicking."

• Steph...
• July 20, 2016

"I took this BC for about 5 years it was absolutely amazing for the first four years, with the exception of having spotting here or there but once we got through about 3-6 months that ended and only getting my period ever three months was AMAZING! I had a very light period with little to no cramps while on this pill. About a year ago I stopped taking it after having been on it for close to 5 years. I went on vacation and continued to take my pill at the same time every day and I had my period for the ENTIRE three weeks I was gone. A very heavy and painful period too which was completely abnormal. I also completely lost my sex drive before stopping using this and have now stopped taking it and I am honestly scared to experiment with new pills"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2012

"Honestly I know experiences often depend on the woman but I had nothing but problems. I bled every single day for 4 months before I finally stopped taking it. It was awful. I am a healthy young woman with a regular period. My doctor said the bleeding was normal. But 4 months straight? I don't think so. That being said the up side was I didn't have worsening acne, weight gain, headaches, etc."

• cas
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 25, 2018

"READ IF YOURE CONSIDERING GOING ON SEASONIQUE! I started BC to help with the cramping from my ovarian cyst, heavy period flow and cystic acne. After getting used to Seasonique I was in love! My skin cleared up! And a period 4 times a year! I was so happy until now, a year later. Acne is coming back, periods are coming a week early, AND I'VE GAINED 30 POUNDS! I've always been a skinny girl, good appetite, and fast metabolism. I am 5'5 was 110lbs and now I am 141lbs. Gaining this much weight in a year has ruined me mentally but also physically. I have big purple stretch marks on my armpits ,back, hips, butt, thighs, inner thighs and some coming on my calves. I've tried working out, counting calories, changing my diet and continue to gain weight.I'm devastated. to top things off I was getting it for free but can no longer get free samples so I pay $85CA when others pay nothing for birth control. I am so impatient to be going on a new BC"