Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone for Endometriosis User Reviews (Page 2)

• mis...
• December 8, 2014

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "My doctor recommended me to take this birth control pill, as I was diagnosed with endometriosis outside of my ovary and had to get a large cyst removed. So far, since I've recently started these hormones, I have been feeling great. I just noticed that it makes me very hungry, but my mood has been excellent. Feeling great, can't complain."

• Anonymous
• June 1, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I've tried this pill twice. Both times, my doctor had to take me off and put me on something else because, after 2-3 months, it stops working properly. The first few months are great - very little PMS, 4-day light bleeds, and good sex drive. After 3 months, I dried up, lost interest in sex, and PMS symptoms turned into PMDD symptoms. I started to get migraines, flu-like body aches, 5-6 day heavy bleeds with clots. And if I missed a pill! My period would start within 3 days, even if doubled up to get back on track. Basically, I was having 1 good week out of a whole month."

• Anonymous
• October 28, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I LOVED this birth control when I first started it. I was switched from Levora, hoping that it would help my endometriosis - that time of the month is very painful for me. This pill worked WONDERFULLY for that. I had minor cramps for two days or so, max. No other side effects, too. It made my periods shorter and lighter, and I could easily tell when I was going to start my period and stop it. After a few months, the timing went WAY off. My period would come WAY too early, then I'd just be spotting on my placebo pills. It became very unpredictable. It's also pretty expensive, as there is no generic. For those reasons, I'm now taking Apri. I would recommend this pill, though, especially if you have endometriosis."

• Anonymous
• April 30, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I was put on this medication because I suffer from endometriosis-related pain as well as extremely irregular periods (I had about 3-5 periods a year versus once a month). I can happily say that I no longer double over in pain, it's still uncomfortable but not unbearable. My periods are also much more consistent. However, I have noticed mood swings that I have never had a problem with before, as well as more than normal breakouts (mostly around my chin and cheeks). I also experienced a bit of nausea the first couple of months I was taking it, eating right before you take it helps a lot. Overall, it did what my doctor and I set out to initially do, but it does have some side effects I'm not thrilled about."

• Ano...
• February 15, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I've been on Nortrel 7/7/7 for about six months. I went on it to help with my endometriosis. The first couple of months, the pain was actually much worse. Though that settled and is somewhat better now. Not totally gone, though. I've gained about ten pounds in those six months. I retain a lot of fluid while taking the active pills, and my breasts are continuously sore and heavy. I'm going to try something else with a lower estrogen level to try and get rid of this water weight."

• AP1...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 1, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "My doctor started me on Microgestin over a year ago to control my endometriosis symptoms. So far, it has helped completely with the irregular bleeding I was experiencing. I still have pain, so it hasn't 100% helped with that aspect. One side effect that almost made me stop altogether was the breast tenderness. I do notice that I get a small amount of acne at times. I have suffered with migraines for 17 years, and I honestly feel that this medicine brings them on or makes them worse. I have recorded 21 migraines in less than a year, so I am currently considering switching to another method of birth control."

• Gap...
• July 18, 2018

"I've been on the Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 21-day pack for over 2 years now. I love it-no periods-ever, helped with my endometriosis pains, less headaches, little to no acne, the only negative I have is my sex drive being practically gone. But with all the rest being uber positive, I could care less about the sex part."

• CAT...
• March 7, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I just started taking it after I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after suffering for many years with painful cramps. I took it on my first day. Today is my second, and I don't have any cramps. Thank goodness I'm not in pain. I'm still bleeding heavy, but no pain. We'll see if this continues to work."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2018

"I am on day 9 of Taytulla and am already experiencing side effects. It is to be expected, though. I haven't been on BC in years and was having some extreme hormonal issues: anxious, depressed, painful periods. I am taking it for my endometriosis specifically. I started getting migraines about day 5, and it has progressively gotten worse. I vomited last night and cannot handle any type of heavy food. I have the chills, seeing spots, and am extremely sensitive to light. My stool has been soft as well. But my skin looks great, and I do not feel anxious or depressed as of now. I've been treating my migraines and dizziness with a cold cloth on my eyes and relaxing in a quiet, dark room at night instead of indulging in technology. I will report back if I see progress or not, but I am going to give it a solid three months. I will be taking Taytulla straight through, no sugar pills to prevent a period. Give your experience time because everyone is completely different and your body needs to adjust."

• Gre...
• November 11, 2016

"I have tried over 15 different birth controls, each with different terrible side effects. Eventually, I had surgery for a uterine tumor and endometriosis, and the surgeon suggested LoLo. No acne, very little bleeding (unless I forget to take a pill), no unusual body changes or emotional outbursts or anything, and no more tumors, endometriosis, or ovarian cysts. I've been on it for 4 years now without pain. I think it lowers my sex drive and makes me a little sleepier/less active than usual, but it's worth it to live pain-free. My doctor has had to continue to fight to get my insurance to cover it, but they usually cover at least part of it."

• bsp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2017

"I was put on this medication for my endometriosis that I was diagnosed with, and I took it for 36 days. On the last day I took it, I had a full-blown panic attack that has now lasted for 8 days. I cannot sleep, I can hardly eat, and what's worse is that I cannot feel anything, I am completely numb. Can anyone tell me how long it took them to start feeling back to normal?"

• Ash...
• December 2, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I started my first pack October 1st, two months ago. Since then, I've been on my period on and off the last six of the eight weeks. Spotting on the days I was supposed to get my period, but living with full-blown endo all eight weeks. This by far is the worst birth control I've ever taken. Side effects out of this world. First, it was the cramping, then the headaches, then chronic fatigue even after food. What made it strange is the horrible mood swings, making a monster. (Literally) My emotions were gone, all I felt was anger and numbness. I had no idea it was the birth control until my OB informed me yesterday that generic brands are made in other countries, made with God-knows-what. So today, I was put on a name brand birth control. We shall see!"

• Yog...
• December 11, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I have stage 4 endometriosis. I have been taking Loestrin 26 for one month. I am miserable. Bleeding almost every day, weight gain, swelling over my entire body, terrible nausea and diarrhea, and unmanageable exhaustion. I am a physician and trying to avoid a second excision surgery and the terrible periods with adenomyosis, but these side effects make me feel worse than before. I can barely function except for work. I skipped the placebo pills, and to no avail, I am still bleeding. Time to call the surgeon's office. So disappointed with this drug."

• Kat...
• October 13, 2016

"I have been on this birth control for 2 months now, as was prescribed to me. My Dr. put me on it after my surgery for endometriosis. The birth control was to regulate my period so my painful and continual periods would cease. Well, it ceased the constant cramps, and I don't take the sugar pills and skip having my period altogether. I have no libido, which is not normal. I never gain weight, I've gained 11 lbs. I just read a ton of the other reviews and am surprised no one is having this one symptom I have. I am completely numb to feelings. Others - family, friends, and my husband say I've been acting way different and cold towards them. It's like I have no feeling of love, anger, or sadness! So I am getting off of it and I do not recommend it."

• end...
• November 25, 2016

"I've been on this pill for 2 months, and so far, so good. I was diagnosed via laparoscopy with endo almost 3 months ago and had one of the worst cases my doctor has ever seen in her 30+ years of practice. I did not want to go on Lupron, so my doctor suggested this. I have had almost no pain, so it's been great! My only complaint is that I do get random spotting for 2-3 days every month (hopefully that'll stop as I continue the medicine), and my acne is HORRIBLE. I'm breaking out all over my lower face, my neck, chest, back, even on my forearms and earlobes. I would obviously rather treat my endo than my acne, but I hope it clears up soon! For endo, however, this pill is great."

• aly...
• May 26, 2015

"I've been on this birth control for severe chronic pain due to endometriosis. I have been taking it for about 9 months continuously with no placebo. I have not had a period since taking it, which makes the pain a lot more bearable. I have gained about 10-15 lbs. Major sweet tooth that I didn't have before. My breasts are also bigger. In all, I'd definitely recommend this pill for endometriosis pain. My chronic pain is still there, but way more manageable! I plan to stay on this pill, skipping periods as long as my doctor allows. It's the only thing that has lessened the pain."

• Pri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "Well, my experience so far has been really bad. I have had excessive weight gain, acne breakouts here and there, not too bad though. I've had no period for a long time, but now I'm somewhat bleeding, and it's not even heavy. The bad thing is I'm getting really bad ovary cramps. I feel very bad with mood swings, they're driving me crazy, and I'm eating like I'm pregnant. I have pregnancy symptoms without being pregnant. I don't know, I wouldn't recommend this for anyone, but I have to suffer on it for like 2-3 more months."

• Mad...
• June 5, 2019

"I was on Loesterin for 7 days and I had to stop taking it. Loesterin made me so dizzy, and it got worse each day. I couldn't function. I do not know if it is a side effect that will go away. Loesterin gave me a much smaller appetite and no weight gain. I lost 2 lbs in 3 days because I did not feel hungry at all. My breasts did not swell or get tender. I did have a mild to moderate headache almost the entire time. I got no acne from it, my sex drive was beyond nonexistent the entire week, and my vagina was a little irritated. My mood was not disrupted, and my emotions stayed in check while on it. I am not on birth control for pregnancy prevention, I have endometriosis and have to take a combination birth control pill with no breaks in order to keep severe pelvic pain and extremely bad menstrual cramps away."

• BcD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "The Necon 1/35 works great for my endometriosis. In conjunction with the laparoscopy that I had, it has really kept the severe pains away. Now all I feel during menstruation is discomfort. And my periods are extremely light. No more heavy pads and 7-day long cycles. My cycles have been longest 3 days and only require a liner. On the negative side... I had clear porcelain skin. From the very first day of the pill, I began getting 3 little bumps between my eyes. After 3 months, my face looks like a pizza pie with every single topping on it. I have a breakout on every section of my face. Like another reviewer stated, I also gained 10 lbs. But like her, I am (was) underweight, so I definitely don't mind."

• Squ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2018

"I started taking Microgestin Fe 1/20 last year to help control endometriosis with great results! Less daily pain, more regular periods that aren’t as heavy, and no mood swings/nausea. The huge downside for myself personally is the weight gain. I’ve gone from my normal 140 to about 161 lb in less than 6 months even through exercising and dieting. If it weren’t controlling my pain and the lesions from endometriosis, I wouldn’t be taking this BC."

• Mic...
• June 7, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "Due to a recent endometriosis diagnosis, my doctor switched me to Lo Loestrin from Sronyx. The first day I took the pill, I started cramping and bleeding like never before. I usually have really bad cramping, body aches, and heavy bleeding, but only for 3 days. It's now been 9 days on the pill, and I am still bleeding heavily, cramping, and having body aches. I don't understand and am so worried. I started the pill to control all these symptoms, but it's been very frustrating and confusing."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 11, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "This was my first pill I started on back in 2011 and stopped in 2012. This pill was great. No side effects in the beginning. Light periods. Unfortunately, I had to stop it when side effects started happening after 9 months. Broke out in nickel-sized hives and had bad insomnia."

• Dog...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 29, 2020

"Love it. I have severe endometriosis as well as a blood clotting disorder, so finding birth control options isn’t quite as easy. I’ve tried numerous birth control options, including the IUD, and nothing’s worked as great as norethindrone. I haven’t had my period since starting it, and it’s helped HEAVILY with the endometriosis. Initial side effects are intense, as your emotions are like you're pregnant. One minute I’d be happy, then crying for literally no reason. That only lasted for a couple of weeks. I am starting to experience minor cramping again once every couple of months since the endo is growing back, but it’s not nearly as bad as it would be without it."

• amr...
• July 23, 2009

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "This medication worked really well for a while to control breakthrough bleeding and regulate my periods. I recently started to bleed irregularly and experience more serious cramping. I just found out that my endometriosis has advanced, and I have been upgraded to Nortrel 1/35. I'll try that for a while to see if that will help me while I am awaiting hysterectomy."

• Sky...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 16, 2019

"Junel 1.5/30 taken continuously lets me live a pain-free life without any periods, with no side effects. I've been on Junel roughly 5 years total. There was a 3-year gap of trying other hormonal birth control, but I came back and settled on Junel. I started on Junel 1/20 at age 14 to treat severe cramping, and it worked very well. Went from excruciating pain to mosquito bite pain. Bleeding was very light and brown, which my doctor said was normal. I started taking it continuously (no placebo weeks). Had some mild breakthrough bleeding/cramping, but it disappeared when the dosage was upped to 1.5/30. Tried other hormonal birth controls because I had trouble remembering to take a pill every day, but the ring/shot had bad side effects for me, and other pills didn't treat the pain as well as Junel did. AFAIK (as far as I know), I have no side effects. No weight gain or depression. I've tried taking breaks from the pill to see if anything would change, but all I noticed was that the pain came back."