Seasonique and Bleeding: What Users Say (Page 5)

• MLA...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this for 6 months now. As far as not getting my period for 3 months, it’s great. Then my period comes and all hell breaks loose. My first period on this was longer, heavier, and more uncomfortable than normal, but not awful. Then this time around, it started super early, a whole week before my placebo week. Consistently for over 10 days, my uterus woke up and chose violence. My toilet was like the kitchen floor scene from Gone Girl every time I went to empty my menstrual cup-which I needed to do several times a day. I had heavy cramping and I passed several large clots. Then one time in the middle of the night, I got up to go to the bathroom, suddenly, I became really faint to the point where I nearly passed out and almost woke up my BF to take me to the ER. I’m now on day 11, and it’s just now starting to let up. I’m starting to think I’d rather deal with my monthly periods and have minimal issues than to feel like this for 10-14 days when I do get my period."

• Hor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have used 3 different birth control brands (Yasmin, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and Yaz) before trying out the generic of Seasonique. It worked great for the first 2 months, then I had some light spotting that got heavier every day until it was heavier than any past menstrual cycle. I bled (regular to very heavy) and cramped every day for the next 4 months. Even when starting a new pack, taking it at the same time, at night, with iron-nothing I did made this bleeding get lighter or go away until I stopped taking them. Then I got my period normally every month, but it's been far heavier than it has ever been in my life. Last month, my period came early, and this month it came only 2 weeks after my last period. This RX has my body all out of whack."

• Anonymous
• March 9, 2010

For Ovarian Cysts "It has been a month since I have been taking Seasonique. So far, the only thing I noticed is an increase in appetite, waking up earlier, not sleeping soundly enough, feeling bloated all the time, and the bleeding is just ridiculous. I have been spotting/bleeding since the first day. But, I am not going to give up, I want to see what happens and if it's good. I just can't quit smoking, and that worries me. Good luck!"

• Anonymous
• June 29, 2011

For Birth Control "My mood got absolutely crazy in the first 3 weeks. I also had spots for over a month. After that, my mood got back to normal, but I still have spotting from time to time. Even so, after coming into the 4th month with the pill, I can say that I am very happy about it. It is a little pricey, but I like the fact that the periods are really under control. I had heavy bleeding that lasted for 7-8 days a month, and now things are so much more under control. If you are going through tough times in the beginning, do not give up. That will pass."

• lov...
• November 13, 2009

For Birth Control "I've been on this for about 10 months and have had no problems at all. Some breakthrough bleeding between periods but not frequent enough to bother me. After all, going three months without a period is amazing. I have no complaints at all, everything with my body is normal, no weight gain. I get some pimples when I have my period, like I always have, no different if I'm on a pill or not. Just have a bit of vaginal dryness, but not a big deal, using lubrication is much better anyway."

• Che...
• July 20, 2011

For Birth Control "I'm an active 21-year-old who was looking for four periods a year. While I was warned about breakthrough bleeding and spotting between periods, I was not warned that it was possible to have nonstop periods. I'm on my first pack about to finish my last week, and my period began after the first month of Seasonique. Plus, I broke out more than I ever have on any other type of birth control (Nuvaring, Ortho Tri-Cyclen). My doctor informed me she doesn't put young women on this pill. I wish my doctor at school was the same way."

• Anonymous
• January 14, 2011

For Birth Control "I have been on Seasonique for almost 2 years, and I love it. I had some light spotting the first month or two, but I have had no problem since. My periods are much shorter, and I have less severe cramping. Before I started taking it, I would get extremely sick on my periods and have heavy bleeding, and that's why I started the pill. It helps so much, and I am very happy with it."

• Swa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2015

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I have been on Seasonique for 4 weeks now and started bleeding 3 days ago. Not spotting, but full-blown bleeding non-stop. I called my OB and the nurse told me to basically deal with it until my body gets used to the drug. She said it could take months, that I could potentially be bleeding non-stop for the next three months or more, she had no idea when it would stop. I was not aware of this when I agreed to this pill, and it is not listed as a side effect. Breakthrough bleeding or spotting is NOT having basically your period for months! For me, it doesn't matter if after 3 months it works like a charm, if you randomly get your period for long lengths of time - it defeats the lure of this product."

• Swa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2015

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I have been on Seasonique for 4 weeks now and started bleeding 3 days ago. Not spotting, but full-blown bleeding non-stop. I called my OB and the nurse told me to basically deal with it until my body gets used to the drug. She said it could take months, that I could potentially be bleeding non-stop for the next three months or more, she had no idea when it would stop. I was not aware of this when I agreed to this pill, and it is not listed as a side effect. Breakthrough bleeding or spotting is NOT having basically your period for months! For me, it doesn't matter if after 3 months it works like a charm, if you randomly get your period for long lengths of time - it defeats the lure of this product."

• Sar...
• November 30, 2017

For Birth Control "I will NEVER take this again. I just started taking it, and everything was fine, and I loved it. I got to about halfway through my second month, and all hell broke loose. I had the WORST period I had ever had. I never had cramps or heavy bleeding until this pill. I continuously had blood clots and wouldn't stop bleeding for over a month. I kept taking it until my 3rd month, and after that, it still continued. No stopping. So I stopped taking it, and then had an even worse period and had to go to the doctor due to bleeding an abnormally high amount. NEVER again."

• Sue...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 3, 2018

For Birth Control "Stopped taking Seasonique in August 2017. Have only had one period for 2 days. Also, started passing stones while on Seasonique. The stones are made up of blood and cells and do not show up on any imaging. Have been to specialists, and they do not know where they are coming from. Very bad drug."

• Bug...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2018

For Ovarian Cysts "I loved the idea of this birth control because it would’ve been nice to only have four periods a year, so when my gynecologist recommended it to me, I wanted to try it. Before this, I tried two other birth control pills to help control my cramps from ovarian cysts, but neither one of them helped. Seasonique helped my cramps for the first pack, but when I got to the placebo pills on the second pack, I bled for twelve weeks straight. I honestly thought it was never going to stop, and it was just awful. I wouldn’t recommend this birth control, but it affects everyone differently."

• Anonymous
• December 28, 2011

"I have been on Seasonique for 3 years. At first, I had no problems with the pill. Recently, I have noticed an extreme change in my body. I have severe mood swings along with depression. I have also had severe cramps and breakthrough bleeding. For as long as I can remember, I have not had a sex drive, which is not good being newly married. It's almost to the point where I do not want to be touched at all. My legs ache all of the time no matter what I am doing, and I have gained around 10 lbs. I have always had bad periods, and it has helped a little but not enough to continue to stay on this pill. I am now asking myself why I have stayed on this pill for so long."

• Anonymous
• September 16, 2011

For Birth Control "I took this pill for almost 9 months, and out of those 9 months, I had constant bleeding for 8.5 months. It totally messed up my system. Before using Seasonique, I was on the generic Quasense, and I loved it. But due to circumstances, I was given Seasonique."

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2010

"I started taking Seasonique a month ago. My doctor told me to take it on the first day of my period. I've been bleeding ever since, although it's not heavy, I still need to wear a pad every day. I'm going to stop in the middle of the pack because I can't take this bleeding anymore. My sex drive is non-existent right now. I took Seasonique last summer and absolutely loved it! Had no problem at all."

• aru...
• March 23, 2011

For Birth Control "I have been on Seasonique for over a year now, and it has not given me any serious problems. No acne, no weight gain, no abnormal bleeding. However, I have experienced weird cravings, and if you are forgetful, expect to start breakthrough bleeding for a while. My periods always last 3 to 4 days with no excessive bleeding, but the past 2 periods I have had cramps for the first time I have been on it, not severe, and they go away fast, but they are still there. One more complication is that I have a very decreased sex drive, but that's not a very big deal for me, but may be for other women. Overall, I have good experiences with Seasonique and no severe problems."

• jl1...
• March 4, 2011

For Birth Control "I started Seasonique to cut down on periods, cramping, and help with PMS. The bleeding (light) and cramping (mild) began the 2nd week I started Seasonique. Basically, I have been bleeding for (4) weeks straight (enough to have to wear a pad every day). I called the Seasonique manufacturer, and she told me to call my doctor. I had to beg my doctor to put me on Seasonique in the first place because of the good things I had heard about it. Also, I don't have insurance and had to go through a lot of red tape to get it. I guess I'll just stop taking it. Previously, my periods were getting heavier and PMS worse (I am 41). I'm not worried about getting pregnant, I just don't want to suffer. I took Loestrin 1.5/30 back in my 20s and had almost no periods, and it worked great. I don't even know if it exists anymore. Now, my period is all screwed up (it used to come on the same day each month)."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2010

For Birth Control "I have been taking Seasonique for about 4 weeks and have been experiencing some bleeding for about 7 days now, with some cramping. My spotting went away for a day but came right back. I will stick it out for a few more days, but if it persists for over another week, I'm going to stop taking them. I got on the pill to not have a period."

• KLo...
• August 10, 2011

For Birth Control "I had been through many forms of birth control. Then I tried Seasonique. The doctor warned me it could take 6-9 months to get regular, so I stuck it out through breakthrough bleeding every other week, and boy do I regret it. After one year, I finally became regular, but then I had many muscle spasms, mood swings, cramps, mild headaches, and a TOTAL LACK OF MY SEX DRIVE and no lubrication during sex. Even though I took my pill at exactly 9:15 every morning, one day (after over 20 months of being on it), I was two hours late and I had a two-week period when I was still on the active pills. I have chosen to switch to Loestrin 24. It's been a few months and so far I am back to my normal self."

• ml2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started Seasonique because I had heavy periods that lasted 7 days and got worse after I had my daughter. I started bleeding, just spotting, and didn't really think much of it. My midwife told me to continue, and it should last long. I am now on day 20 of bleeding, and it's been like a normal period with lots of cramping. I will be discontinuing today as I can't take the side effects anymore!!"

• Ann...
• June 4, 2011

For Birth Control "I'm giving this medicine a 5/10 because I bleed for over a month. One month, two weeks to be exact, and it has also taken my sex drive away completely. I mean, 100%, I don't even want to look at a man. I hope my man doesn't leave me. I'm thinking about getting off this and moving to Mirena, which is what I originally wanted, but the initial cost is so high. When dealing with hormones, I know my body will be altered in some way, but pity about my sex drive."

• Anonymous
• October 11, 2011

For Birth Control "I have been on Seasonique for 3 months now. I recently started to have light breakthrough bleeding and cramps (which I had almost NEVER gotten before). My acne is semi-normal for my young age. Maybe it's a little more severe than usual, but not much. I started reading all the reviews because I was worried about my bleeding and cramps. My side effects are nowhere NEAR as bad as some people's. I still suggest this birth control for anybody thinking about it. It has been AMAZING not having to worry about my period!"

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I have tried a variety of birth controls, including IUDs, other pills, patches, and the ring. I’ve never done emotionally well on any; however, I have not been emotionally intolerable, but I have been moody and slightly depressive to very depressive for a short while. The biggest issue is I’ve been bleeding for 16 days, starting the last week of pack 1, and it’s increasing in intensity every day. I feel like it’s never going to end. Just prior to the bleeding starting, I had yeast infection-type symptoms, itching and uncomfortable, with no discharge or anything. I’m personally not a fan of this medication. I started as a way of preventing pregnancy, and I regret it. I feel like I should have used other forms."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Seasonique was the second pill I tried after having breakthrough bleeding issues with the first. I take it for protection and because my regular periods are horrible. I’m about to finish my first pack and so far it’s not been good. I first had breakthrough bleeding around the time I would’ve normally gotten my period if I weren’t on the pill. The bleeding was pretty close to what my period would be like and it stopped after 5-7 days. This happened again after a month, right when I’d get my period again. It started out as spotting that I only really needed a panty liner for (and I was warned about spotting by my doctor). After a few days I needed a pad. It’s been that way ever since. I’ve been bleeding nonstop for a month and one week now. I’m currently taking antibiotics to try to stop the bleeding, as recommended by my doctor. It’s honestly torture. The cramps never go away, I’ve gone through so many menstrual products, and it’s just overall really stressful."

• Anonymous
• October 2, 2011

For Birth Control "Seasonique was the first birth control medication I tried. Of course, I was attracted to the idea of 4 periods a year. During my second month of my second cycle of Seasonique, I had breakthrough bleeding for over three weeks when I wasn't supposed to have any bleeding until the end of the third month. I also had moderate weight gain, intense cravings, moderate issues with acne, and hysterical crying episodes. I switched to a birth control where I get my period once a month and have had none of these issues."