Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Olivia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2020

Blisovi Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I was on this birth control for about 2 months. The side effects were AWFUL, I've used other birth control but none like this. I developed cystic acne and became an anxious and depressed mess. I cried almost every day and so easily. PLEASE do not take this birth control!"

• beejay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2020

Microgestin Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I absolutely hate this medication. They gave it to me because my Junel Fe was on backorder. Horrible mood swings, zero sex drive whatsoever, symptoms of depression, breakthrough bleeding, and lack of interest in things I previously loved. I didn't use this for the purpose of preventing pregnancy, but it didn't even work for the things I needed it for. Everyone is different, but I have never experienced such dark emotions in my life, and this was a horrible experience."

• vlos
• December 2, 2011

Lo Loestrin Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I'm starting my second month of using Lo Loestrin Fe. I tried other birth control pills at different dosages, but they would make me feel really dizzy and sick. My doctor provided me with Lo Loestrin Fe, and so far I have not felt as bad as I had before with previous birth control methods. I have felt somewhat dizzy, but it quickly goes away. The only main concern is why I have not started my period yet. I know the pill can affect your body in different ways, but I don't like that you don't know whether it's because of the pill or if you're pregnant. I have been cramping and have really tender breasts, but no period. I don't know if this is normal or not, which is why I came to look over these reviews. Looks like it really depends on the person."

• Artem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2017

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Endometriosis "First, I want to say how terribly saddened I am to see the comments from so many women about endometriosis and taking birth control pills to 'cure' it. It goes to show how severely inadequate and ignorant our health care system is when it comes to women and this debilitating disease. Birth control does not fix endo. It does not cure it. The ONLY treatment that has a chance of curing endo is expert excision surgery by a skilled surgeon. Laparoscopy is just a diagnostic tool, not a treatment. Birth control can help some of the symptoms for some women, but it does nothing to actually fix it. Please, ladies, ask questions, research your disease. Most doctors still don't know the basics of endo, which is frightening!"

• Anonymous
• April 8, 2010

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I have been on Loestrin for about 9 months now and took it to both reduce my period and birth control. I used to get my period for 7 to 9 days, and it would be extremely heavy to the point I had to change every hour to 2 hours. Yes, I know, horrible. Ever since I started taking Loestrin, I have my period for 4 days at the most, and it's super light. When I first started the pills, I still would bleed a little between periods, but after about 3 months, all that went away. I used to forget, but I use an alarm now, and it works, I never forget now. I haven't had any side effects, no weight gain, but I haven't gotten my period this month, and I'm not pregnant. I would rather have my period for at least a day so I won't get scared that I'm pregnant."

• Cheeky
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2019

Blisovi Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "Ladies, this pill, Blisovi Fe 1/20, has been the biggest, most positive life changer I've been so fortunate to have. I took it for adenomyosis. I've spent many years trying different hormone and non-hormone birth control options and had absolutely sworn off any and all hormones since I had tried pretty much everything on the market. Over the last couple of years, I've developed extremely painful periods that have kept me from functioning at all. I became open to whatever my ob/gyn wanted to try, so we tried Blisovi Fe four months ago, and not only have I been able to bypass my period completely, I have zero side effects :) Nothing at all!! No spotting, weight gain, headaches, tenderness - nada. I'm so grateful for this, you have no idea!!"

• first...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2020

Tarina Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I have been taking Tarina for almost two weeks, and I’ve experienced zero side effects. My period was shorter (only 4 days instead of 7) and lighter. I had no cramps, my acne has subsided, and I feel completely normal, almost to the point where I was wondering if it was even working. I read so many terrible/scary reviews about this birth control, but the few that were good kept me willing to try it. I know not everyone’s bodies are the same, and I may be one of the few who have a positive experience, but I just wanted to come on here and say that I love it! Hopefully, someone reading this will find it worth a shot (you can always switch, but you might be like me and have no side effects!)"

• October
• July 12, 2014

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "Second week on this, prescribed for my Polycystic ovarian syndrome. I lost 4 pounds. I went from 146 lbs to 142 lbs in just a little over several days. I never had acne, so nothing in that department. But being 5'5" my doctors want me to be a healthy 115-125 to reduce my PCOS. Nothing but great things. I feel more feminine and less aggressive since my testosterone was so high."

• NoBab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2020

Lo Loestrin Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "Amazing! The beginning was rough! Nausea, diarrhea, extreme fatigue! But after a month, got used to it. High sex drive! I’ve never had so much sex drive like this before. My boyfriend loves it! I’m very happy with it so far."

• Bri
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2020

Blisovi Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I started taking Blisovi after my pharmacy switched me from Taytulla. I was only on it for a month and a half. Aside from the fact my skin was completely clear, the side effects were horrible for me. I gained some weight, and my mood swings were horrible. I've never in my life experienced severe anxiety until taking this pill. I genuinely thought I was going crazy. I never struggled with panic attacks until this pill. Every morning I woke up anxious. I also experienced really bad cramping and pelvic pain, and mild breast tenderness. I ended up convincing myself I was pregnant. I’ve been off of it for a week now, and I feel like my normal self. I’d be cautious on this one."

• Morgan
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 1, 2023

Blisovi Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I've been taking this for over 6 months. I've had no side effects, no nausea, no weight gain - and thankfully, no periods! No bleeding or cramps. Also, no pregnancy. I'm shocked by all the negative reviews. It's perfect and works great for me"

• loisl...
• September 27, 2019

Lo Loestrin Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I decided to switch to Lo Loestrin Fe after being on Beyaz for 2 months. I felt fine at the start, but by the week before my period, I began to feel really down. Then one day, I had a panic attack. This has never happened to me before. It freaked me out, so I stopped taking it altogether. For the next month, I felt okay, but by my next period, all hell broke loose. What followed was a month of extreme anxiety. I felt as though I was in mourning. I had multiple panic attacks. I went to a doctor and was prescribed Xanax. I began looking into psychiatrists and researching anxiety meds, thinking I was broken for life. I took time off work and devoted all my energy to trying to get better. I am pleased to say that 2 months after stopping, I finally felt like me again. This pill traumatized me and greatly disrupted my life. It's especially dangerous for women who are prone to anxiety/depression. If you are experiencing something similar, just know that it will be okay and things will get better."

• Anonymous
• January 11, 2011

Femhrt (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Postmenopausal Symptoms "This medication completely changed my life for the better. Also, having a thyroid autoimmune disease, menopause was worse for me, a bad endocrine 'cocktail' as it were, and I was for almost a year brought to my knees with 20 or more knee-buckling hot flash episodes a day that caused so much joint and limb pain I couldn't walk, severe depression, was nearly bedridden from lack of energy and episodes that were almost anxiety attacks (never had them before). Within 3 weeks of taking FemHrt, it nearly all ceased. I got my life back."

• Pauli
• December 18, 2020

Blisovi Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "Everyone's body is different but for me Blisovi side effect was getting too much for me to handle. I think I should start with the pros because not everything was bad. PRO: I liked how it kept me on schedule. Period change from 6 days to 4 and lighter flow. And of course kept me from getting pregnant. Cons: I couldn't keep control of my weight and gained 20 pounds really fast no matter the exercise or healthy foods I was eating. I have a family history of diabetes so I try to make sure my weight is manageable. At first I correlated to Covid and being stuck indoors so I ended up doing more cardio outside almost everyday but for the life of me couldn't change my weight. Went from 130 to 150 pounds and I'm 23 with a history of consistent weight before I took the pill. If I took a break for a couple of days I'd gain all the weight back plus more. Lastly, my sex drive was nonexistent. I've been on the Blisovi Fe 1/20 for 8 months now and decided another birth control method is best for me."

• krist...
• December 17, 2011

Microgestin Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I cannot believe the negative reviews on this. They did scare me, but I still gave it a shot, and have NEVER been happier with a birth control! My acne has cleared up, my sex drive is still incredible, I have LOST WEIGHT, and my periods are almost NON-EXISTENT! The only thing I wish is that I would have gotten on this sooner! I love this birth control, and I suggest trying it before buying into the negative reviews. Everyone is different."

• Ghj
• February 12, 2015

Lo Loestrin Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I have been taking this for 3 weeks now and have had a light period the whole time. Everyone else is saying the opposite, so I'm wondering why my results are different. Maybe I just need to give it more time for my body to get used to it."

• College...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2019

Junel Fe 1.5/30 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I’ve been reading a lot of these reviews and, unfortunately, have read that most people have really bad experiences with this birth control. Personally, this is the first birth control I have taken that hasn’t completely ruined my life. My boobs have gotten bigger, I’m finally filling out, my acne is clearing up, and I haven’t had any nausea or depression. Strangely, while most reviewers have noticed a decrease in sex drive, mine has increased, and vaginal dryness is not a thing for me. I think it is safe to say that this form of birth control is not for everyone, but it is worth a shot."

• Marwag
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2019

Blisovi Fe 1.5/30 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "Don’t listen to the bad reviews! As someone else stated, people who have good experiences tend to not leave a review. I was terrified to take this Blisovi Fe 1.3/30 birth control because of all the bad reviews. I took the risk anyway, and I’ve had literally zero of the horrible symptoms others reported (apart from a mild headache the first couple of days). I have PCOS, I feel like the hirsutism (unwanted facial hair) has slowed, and I’m losing weight (although I am watching my food). Give it a shot!"

• CLK
• October 9, 2017

Taytulla (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I never leave reviews, but I researched this a ton before going on it. There is more negative than positive, which scared me. This is the first form of BC I've been on, so I did not want any crazy side effects. I kept a log of weight, moods, nausea, etc. each day, and there is barely anything to report. A little nausea at first, but nothing an afternoon ginger ale couldn't fix. My periods were already short and light, and now they are even better. I've always had light breakouts before my period, and I still somewhat do. It's easier for people to write about bad experiences vs. good, so I just wanted to include some positivity for anyone thinking about trying it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 18, 2023

Blisovi Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS BIRTH CONTROL. I have always maintained a healthy weight. In less than a year on this pill, I gained over 20 pounds. My mood swings are awful and I get a lot of anxiety. My self esteem and confidence have been so low that I never want to leave the house. I also had a lot of swelling and pain in my ankle and leg which was most likely a blood clot. I feel like I have experienced every single negative side effect. Please avoid this pill, it has changed me so much."

• steph
• September 20, 2019

Junel Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE CONFLICTED. I’ve taken birth control before, and I remember my first pill was pretty high in dosage and made me crazy. I vowed I’d NEVER go back on birth control. However, I decided to give it another go 2 years later. My doctor prescribed me Junel, and honestly, I love it. I remember looking up this brand and becoming instantly terrified. I won’t lie, the first 30 days of this pill were bad. I was so nauseous, had breast pain, bloated, any symptom you can get, I got intensely. But after the 1st month, all my symptoms were gone. My period has never been skipped due to the pill. It comes the 3rd Friday of every month like clockwork (which was amazing since I’ve always had an irregular period). My periods are light to medium and last 2-3 days. This pill is amazing. I haven’t gained weight from the pill, haven’t missed a period, or had crazy mood swings. I was so scared to go on this pill, but I’m truly glad I did. If you just wait up the 30-60 days of awfulness, you won’t regret."

• Coco
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2020

Lo Loestrin Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "Ladies do not take this medication. The month I began this Lo Loestrin Fe pill my life became a bit of a nightmare. The first month I had spotting every other day then a horrible yeast infection (my 1st one EVER) during my actual period on the fourth week. During the 2nd month I had breakthrough bleeding every other day, a period the 2nd week and another during the inactive week. My mood has been so high and low. I have no desire to have sex whatsoever. I honestly feel really crazy!!! No sleep, no eating, and an overall feeling of dread/failure/sadness. Almost finish with the 4th pack and I lost count of how many blood free days I've had because I've been bleeding ALL MONTH and not little droplets. I'm talking enough to wear a regular tampon. Officially done with this and going to just try the fertility awareness method because no BC seems compatible with my body :("

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 25, 2018

Blisovi 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "This pill honestly worked out really well for me, even though I was terrified to start taking it after reading all of the reviews. It made my period much lighter, although it took about 3 months to notice that change. I will say my period sometimes comes on the second week of my active pills, or it will not come at all for some months. This doesn’t personally bother me, but it is something to consider. I think I lost about 20 pounds from this pill, which was great for me. There’s no true evidence it was from the pill, but I didn’t change my diet or exercise at all. Overall, I’ve had a very positive experience. Don’t let the negative reviews on here scare you, people are much more likely to write about their bad experiences than their good experiences."

• Anonymous
• November 12, 2011

Lo Loestrin Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "I've tried several types of birth control/contraceptives, and this is by far the best. In the past, I have had insane mood swings, random periods that last for months, serious weight gain, headaches/nausea, extremely low sex drive, etc. Since I started taking this, I feel like a normal person again. I'm not randomly mean to my boyfriend, I want to sleep with him too. I have noticed that since I've started taking this pill (I'm on my 3rd month), I've been able to lose weight a little bit easier, unlike the last pill I took. I will continue taking this."

• Feed...
• June 9, 2019

Blisovi Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) for Birth Control "Taking Blisovi Fe 1/20 as my first time birth control. 1. No weight gain, if anything, I've lost weight while on this, not saying it's due to the pill, but that's the only thing I've noticed about my weight. 2. No hair loss, my hair has been fine. 3. My face cleared up of little pimples I used to get throughout the month. 4. My periods are 3 days at the most and are light. 5. I've noticed an increase in my sex drive. 6. I've always been on the smaller side when it came to my boobs, they've gotten bigger since I started taking this pill. Nothing crazy, but enough to notice a difference. Downsides. 1. I'm bipolar, so this pill did mess with my anxiety/mood pretty bad the first two months, but once I got past the adjustment period, it's been good, occasionally, it can get to be a bit much, but nothing I can't deal with. 2. My cramps haven't changed, they're still just as painful. 3. During my period, my breasts get super tender to the point of being uncomfortable in my bra. Hope this helps. ✌"