Seasonique and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• November 14, 2009

For Birth Control "I have been using Seasonique for 2 years now, and after the first year, I have had no problems other than some spotting when I forget to take the pill on time. If you push through the first year of nausea, mood swings, and some dryness during sex, it mulls over, and the pill really is great once your body is adjusted."

• Cam...
• October 5, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on Seasonique for 6 days, and I am not losing hope just yet! The first 3 days were horrific. Mood swings, nausea, hot/cold flashes, sensitive breasts, and weird appetite changes causing me to undereat. The nausea is still there, but it is slowly getting better. My period started on a Sunday, and that's the first day I took the pill. My period lasted a little longer than normal, but I have stopped bleeding today. Cramps were terrible, and I also had really bad gas and a feeling of needing to make a BM in the night. Coming onto day 7, I feel confident in this BC. I've always had terrible, irregular periods, heavy flows, cramps so bad I would call in sick from work, and I was sick of it! I am also anemic, so between the painful cramps and blood loss, my doctor thought BC would be best for me. I'm determined to take at least the full 3 months prescribed so I can get a better idea of its effects on my body and if it's beneficial or not. So far, could be better, could be worse!"

• SNB...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I was on Seasonique for two years - as I suffered with severe migraines all my life, with worsened episodes around my period. This was the ideal birth control for me. The first year and a half was great - I would spot at about 7 weeks - but no other obvious signs of concern. With that being said, the last six months were hell. Severe yeast infections after the 'period week', bleeding heavier than a regular period for six weeks straight. Irritability. Mood swings. Crippling anxiety attacks. After seeing my GP and neurologist, I was taken off my Seasonique. Four days later, no bleeding at all - feeling more level-headed and have much more energy. Overall - glad I am off it, and wouldn’t recommend it."

• Rac...
• August 11, 2009

For Birth Control "Seasonique worked well as birth control. I had no spotting or bleeding during the 3 months I took it. However, it made me very emotional and moody. Also, Seasonique made me break out, which I normally don't."

• rub...
• May 18, 2015

For Endometriosis "I used this b.c. pill for a month and suffered from a lot of side effects. Being extremely emotional and crying for no reason. Heavy bloating and abdominal pain that I couldn't realize if that is a symptom of endo or what? Headaches, difficulty sleeping at night, shortness of breath. I stopped after a month and most of the symptoms are gone. Never going back on this pill again. Now I'm using Visanne just for 3 months as per my GP to see if endo is shrinking. Much better choice so far."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• April 8, 2011

For Birth Control "I am on my 3rd pack, and I would rather have a period once a month than deal with everything else. The first pack was great, no side effects and no period. Once I got to the second pack, I have had horrible mood swings, and I just start crying for no reason. My lower back and my stomach cramp up, I get bad headaches, and I am tired all the time."

• Ang...
• February 7, 2011

For Birth Control "I just started Week 4 of Seasonique, and I have to say that I'm very pleased. I was supposed to start my period today, and (thank goodness) there's no sign of it. So far, I haven't experienced any breakthrough bleeding either. My skin is looking better too. I may have fallen victim to a couple of mood swings at the beginning, but I've always been a moody female, so I don't think anyone knew the difference. Plus, I think I might start gaining weight. The number on the scale hasn't changed, but I sort of feel bloated and flabby."

• 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 9, 2011

For Birth Control "I've been on Seasonique for 3 weeks now. I switched because the 4-period-a-year thing got me interested. I've noticed weight gain (I've been eating the same), more acne (I drink lots of water), and I've been way more emotional than I have been in a long time. I'll be calling this week to switch back to my old pill!"

• Anonymous
• October 16, 2011

For Birth Control "I took this for about a year and a half. I did only have one period every 3 months, but for me, it was 3 months' worth of period compressed into one week of hell. One week every 3 months, I could barely get to class, and when I did, I was constantly going to the bathroom between classes to change pads/tampons. It also made me very emotional for about 2 of the 3 months. Overall, it did do what it promised: not becoming pregnant, and only one period every three months. However, I did not experience lighter periods."

• 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."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2023

For Birth Control "I was diagnosed with severe anemia, which was caused by my period. (super plus tampon with a maxi pad at all times, changing every hour, 7-9 days, severely painful). Anyway, I was prescribed Seasonique and loved it at first. I took it 20 minutes late one day, so I got my period… it lasted 3 weeks. Basically erasing the progress, but I tried again. Another 2 months, no period, but I missed a day, so I got my period, it lasted over 35 days and one ER trip (the doctor sent me) because it was so heavy and painful. That was it for me lol. Didn’t have any of the common side effects like acne, weight change, mood swings, etc."

• Anonymous
• May 18, 2011

For Birth Control "I've been on Seasonique for a year now and absolutely love it. The only things that I've experienced are a little bit of cramping around the time I would normally have a period, but nothing too bad. I have gotten a little more emotional since being on the pill and have had a small acne issue around my jawline, which I had never had before, but nothing that bad. My sex drive did go down a bit in the first couple of months, but then I was back to normal. I highly recommend Seasonique to anyone who's considering it for birth control. I mean, you can't beat only four periods a year."

• DCl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started this birth control 2 weeks after my period ended as that’s just how it timed out, and the doctor said it would be fine and I shouldn’t have another period. I started my period again literally the 3rd day of the pill, and I haven’t stopped. This has been one of the most painful periods of my life! I have been passing clots the entire time, and at about 2 weeks of bleeding, I thought it was going to be the end of me with all this pain and then passed a decidual clot! The scariest thing I’ve ever seen. My doctor asked me to keep taking it and said I should stop bleeding after the decidual clot. I continued to bleed and pass more clots (HOW!?) and my doctor finally said to stop taking it. I’m now at day 5 since quitting and still bleeding, cramping, passing clots. Not to mention this made me PMDD over the top, I was suicidal, I sabotaged my living arrangements and long-time friendships and nearly tanked my job. I’ve been living in a nightmare for a month."

• Bgs...
• October 22, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for 4 days, and so far I love it. I used to take Tri Previfem, which had different levels of hormones throughout the package. So far, I have had no irregular bleeding and very little nausea. I have had an increase in vaginal discharge, but nothing a pad won't solve. I have had an increase in appetite as well, and small mood swings. I highly recommend this pill. I have had a much better experience than I did with Tri Previfem."

• Anonymous
• December 22, 2011

For Birth Control "Awesome birth control. It helped with my bloating, acne, and mood swings. Also, I only get my period once every 3 months. This pill saved me a lot of trouble, and I would recommend it to anyone."

• Moo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2016

For Birth Control "Although I loved the fact that this drug allowed me to have fewer periods, however the effect it had on extreme mood swings, decreased sex drive, my personality, and my appetite was astronomical."

• Anonymous
• January 31, 2011

For Birth Control "The mood swings are almost unbearable, and I've been getting my period even when I'm taking the active pills."