Seasonique User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• JuJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2015

For Birth Control "This is by far the best pill. I was taken off it before but just recently got back onto it. My periods on this pill were non-existent. Also, no cramps. Having 4 periods a year is fine by me. I recommend this one to anyone. It is the best!!"

• Cry...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 5, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "My GP recommended Seasonique because I was anemic and experiencing very heavy blood flow each month. In the year that I took this medication, I felt depressed and even suicidal at the beginning; gained weight as expected and had a hard time losing weight while on it. At the end of the first 3 months, the flow was heavy for 8 days! I kept with it in spite of menstrual cramps, higher appetite, heavy bleeding when I had my period, and really annoying mood swings. After one year, I decided to stop because it's easier to take iron supplements than take this pill. With 2 children and at peri-menopause age, I wouldn't recommend this product to any woman at any stage of life. Too unpredictable and not worth the unseen side effects."

• Kri...
• June 18, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Worst BC I've ever taken. I thought it would be nice to be able to skip my period, so my doctor prescribed me this. I get breakouts bad, worse than if I'm not even on BC. I also get spotting and full-blown periods way before the inactive pills. I'm on the 3rd pack, 1st week, and having my period. I ordered new BC, hopefully, it comes soon. I wouldn't recommend this BC at all."

• Tia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Start taking the medication to stop it. But it never did. I've been on the pill for 2 weeks now, and it seems like I'm bleeding more than when I was not on the pill, having huge blood clots and bleeding uncontrollably. Calling the doctor in the morning to see what I can do."

• Blo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on this BC for a little over a year now. The first few packs were awesome! No mood swings, no breakthrough bleeding, period always on time, smooth sailing. My last two packs have been a nightmare. I'm moody, I'm getting breakthrough bleeding often, and it actually scares me because I always think something is wrong if I'm bleeding and it's not time for my period. My period was over a week late on my last pack. My period isn't due to come for another 3 weeks now, but I'm currently bleeding. Not happy. Will definitely be seeing my doctor about a new pill. Maybe my body has decided it's not strong enough anymore."

• Anonymous
• June 20, 2011

For Endometriosis "My doctor prescribed this birth control to help ease the side effects of endometriosis. She leaned towards this one because Seasonique should mean fewer periods and fewer periods should mean less endometriosis pain. This medication was a total failure for me. I know different people have different reactions to medications, but my experience was not a positive one. I bled off and on very frequently and cramped. I had very bad headaches at times (unusual for me). I was extremely emotional and moody (also unusual for me) and stayed bloated a good majority of the time. I was on it for four and a half months and could not take it anymore. Also, very pricey."

• Anonymous
• August 29, 2008

For Birth Control "Loved this birth control! I never had spotting or breakthrough bleeding during the 3 months of active pills. So nice to not have a monthly period. The only reason I'm switching is that my acne has gotten really bad because of stress."

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

For Birth Control "This is the only birth control I've been on, and I have been on this now for four years. What a lifesaver. I have hardly any cramps at all. I had to stop taking this for a little bit because I was spotting."

• Bir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm about to start on the placebo pills, and I'm intensely considering not starting the new pack. When I first started this birth control, I had mild nausea and light cramping. Since then, I've gained 10 pounds, I'm tired, nauseous, and bloated all the time. For me, it's been all the fun pregnancy symptoms without actually conceiving (Doctor confirms my ego is not preggo), so I'm seriously debating stopping it. My lifestyle three months ago is no different than my lifestyle now, with the exception of this stinky little pill, and I can say that I am definitely unhappier now."

• unb...
• September 13, 2009

For Birth Control "I was on Seasonique for 2 years. Seasonique started out as an okay form of birth control. It took my body a while to get used to it (probably about 2 packs, so 6 months). When I did get used to it, it was great. But then the problems started. I've never had acne or even bad pimples, and my face started to really break out. Also, I don't know if my body got immune to the birth control, but after a while, my heavy periods came back as well as the cramps. Also, if I ever forgot to take my pill and had to double up, I would get really sick. Overall, it started out great, but the effects were not long-term. I've gained 15 pounds, and my libido is very low, and I'm very dry when having intercourse. Also, as mentioned earlier, it gave me very bad acne."

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2010

For Endometriosis "I have experienced daily pain of endometriosis for a number of years now. This medication has allowed me to have more energy, as my energy is no longer taken by managing my pain. I do experience bloating in the third month, but that's a minor side effect I can live with."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2012

For Birth Control "Started this thinking it would be a great fit for me. I am 23 years old, just had a baby 6 weeks before. I had stopped the bleeding after having a baby, so I started taking the birth control. After a few days, I noticed right away that my anxiety got really bad. I had ZERO patience for anything, which was taking a toll on my family (this is not due to the new baby). I didn't want to be around anyone, everything annoyed me. I am normally a very laid-back, easygoing person, so this was abnormal. The panic attacks would get so horrible I would curl up in a ball and cry. My sex drive was normal, but wasn't there because all I would do was bleed heavily. I have been bleeding heavily for 3 weeks now. Stopped the pack after 2 weeks."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 15, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been taking Seasonique since I gave birth to my second child in March 2011, and I enjoy having only four periods a year. However, I do notice that once my period comes, I experience severe migraines where I am knocked to the floor in pain. I also get moderate acne around my jawline when I do have my period, even though I do not mind it as much since it helps out with my acne when I do not have my period."

• Anonymous
• May 5, 2009

For Ovarian Cysts "I am on my second pack of Seasonique. Day 2 of the yellow pills, and my period hasn't come yet. Could be because, 2 weeks ago, I had a 10-day period with heavy clotting. I have had no bad side effects other than lack of sex drive, which doesn't bother me since I am not having sex. I am using this to treat my ovarian cysts that have grown back."

• Not...
• June 5, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm 38 years old and perimenopausal. I started this pill to regulate my horrific bleeding and cramping. The first two months were awesome, but since that time I have been bleeding for six weeks straight. My doctor advised that I skip the sugar pills and try a couple more weeks of the second pack and see if my cycle regulates. Into the second week of the second pack and I'm still currently bleeding and cramping and am stopping this medication today. Also, I gained 10 pounds, feel 'blue,' randomly cry for no reason, and have had extreme mood swings. I would not recommend Seasonique or any generic equivalent of this drug. My next step is an ablation procedure. : ("

• Anonymous
• February 25, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking this medicine in December, got sick and forgot a pill. I got my period, it lasted 15 days, and I wasn't supposed to have it yet. Then my doctor changed me to a different one. I started taking that one, and within a few days, I started bleeding again. It would be a great thing to only have a period every 3 months, but the side effects for me made it worse."

• Non...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have fibroids that cause very heavy and painful periods. I was prescribed this medication after declining Depo-Lupron (the shot). Things started out fine the first few weeks, but then I started spotting (which I was told was normal), but then spotting turned into a period. I'm now on the 3rd pack and will have to finish it at the request of my doctor, and not a day has gone by that I haven't bled. This pill did not work for me."

• lad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2017

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

• Ano...
• July 2, 2015

For Birth Control "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. Since I stopped taking this in April 2015, I have gained 15 pounds regardless of working out 5 times a week and limiting my diet, and my diet has only improved over the last five years."

• Add...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 17, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for 4 years! It was my first birth control I was ever on, and I originally got on it because I didn’t want to have periods anymore. Not having periods was the ONLY good thing about this birth control. I constantly got yeast infections, ZERO sex drive, I was so dry down there, and constant nausea. I didn’t realize it was my birth control making me feel that way for 4 years until I came off of it."

• Dbe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on Seasonique for almost three years and have not had any issues! I love only having my period 4 times a year. Additionally, I don’t experience heavy bleeding when I do get my period, and my usual symptoms are so much less intense. Initially, I did bleed for almost two weeks when I started the pack, which was not fun, but since my body regulated to it, it has been great!"

• not...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 7, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Switched from the depo shot to Seasonique after my sophomore year of college. My doctor said I would have one week of bleeding at the end of each pack. But for some reason, I end up spotting heavily the whole third month, with a heavier period during the 'bleed week.' I am very consistent with the time I take it and I don't miss a day. But yet, I'm still stuck with a month-long period. Not sure if I should switch birth control methods because of this. The only reason I was sold on Seasonique was because I was expecting one normal period once every 3 months."

• CDW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am on my 3rd month of this birth control, and at first glance, I thought this would be wonderful. I recently switched from Nexplanon to Seasonique, and I'm starting to regret that change. I have been bleeding for 17 days, and it does not seem to let up. I am still experiencing menstrual cramps on top of the bleeding, and I am not seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. Although I want to continue the pack, I am having second thoughts. Nexplanon isn't great, but this isn't a holy grail to your period answers either. Pick your poison, ladies."

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

For Birth Control "I've been on Seasonique/generics for 4+ years. I've never had any major issues with them. I take the 3-month contraceptive to avoid withdrawal bleeding (I'm not sexually active). Side effects I've experienced 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, like my period before I started. But it at least reduces the number of times I get it. I recommend it if you are considering this for period pain/frequency."

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

For Birth Control "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 it 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."