Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome User Reviews (Page 2)

• Sha...
• October 6, 2014

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I have been on this pill for 2 months. Cons: I am sick to my stomach every day, I throw up at least once a week and pee like every 10 mins. I also get headaches towards the end of the day. So I started taking my second pack before I go to sleep to avoid these symptoms, no such luck. Pros: barely had a period last month, waiting to see this month. I will stick it out for another month, but if nothing changes, I'm changing it. So far, I'm very disappointed, I was so excited for this pill."

• raw...
• June 5, 2010

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "It helped lighten my period by a lot. I used to have it really heavy for 7-8 days, but now I have it for only 4, and it's light. It also helps my acne. I love it. It's also really cheap. $24 a month isn't bad for birth control."

• LRH...
• July 24, 2014

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "Not a fan of this pill. Throughout my teenage years and twenties, I took either Ortho Tri-Cyclen or Yasmin. After the birth of my second son, my doctor switched me to Microgestin as I was searching for a lower dose option. Over the past several months on this pill, I have begun to experience acne, breakthrough bleeding, mood swings, and, just recently, intense cramping and lower back pain. The pain was so out of place that I requested an ultrasound and was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. While I certainly don't believe that Microgestin caused me to develop PCOS, I do believe that it has done a very poor job in controlling the symptoms and has left me with multiple, undesirable side effects. I will be going back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen."

• fin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 3, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I started Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo when I turned 18; used it for about 3 years until my cycles started showing up whenever they wanted. My doctor switched me to Sprintec, which was a constant dose of hormone as opposed to the increasing dose like OTCL. Sprintec turned me into an absolutely CRAZY person; my emotions were out of control, and my doc seemed to think there was no problem at all. I took myself off of the meds for about 6 months trying to rebalance my system and found a new doctor. My new doctor diagnosed me with PCOS and suggested Lo Loestrin Fe. She told me there was a good chance that my period would go away entirely and asked if I was okay with that. BEST DECISION I EVER MADE! Spotted ONCE since starting it in Nov 2014--no more cycle!"

• Man...
• June 27, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I've been taking Gildess for about 11 months now. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, so my periods are normally very far and few. I was prescribed Gildess to regulate my periods, but mainly to help with PMDD. Since taking Gildess, it has helped tremendously with my anger/depression. My mood swings are gone, but I've gained 40 pounds! One of the side effects of this med is weight gain and cravings for carbs and sweets. I like what Gildess has done for my mood, but I hate the weight gain. That may be a factor in me stopping this medication soon."

• Tvn...
• September 8, 2012

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "After trying 4 different birth controls, I was ready to give up when my doctor recommended this. I do not get migraines. I did gain 5 lbs, and it does make me very bloated. The cramps were very painful, but anything over those massive migraines I used to get with the previous pills."

• so ...
• October 24, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I've only been on Loestrin 24 FE for three weeks. Prior to starting these pills, I hadn't had my period since July 1, 2011. By the second week of taking these pills, I've had severe flooding, horrible cramps, diarrhea, and my skin is blotchy. My doctor told me that I would probably start my period or at least 'spot,' but I have extremely heavy flow right now. I realize that maybe this is due to the endometriosis that built up from my PCOS and uterine fibroid issue, but I had no idea it would feel like Niagara Falls. I am also waking up every night around 3 AM and having nightmares. All started as soon as I took these pills."

• Eas...
• July 5, 2017

"I started Lo Loestrin Fe to help lessen the amount of cysts that I get on my ovaries. I had used different birth control pills in the past and had issues with mood swings, depression, and little to no sex drive, so I was hesitant to get back on one. I have been on LLF now for about 3 years. It has helped drastically lower the number of cysts I get each year, although I do still get them occasionally. I had very irregular cycles before starting LLF that were light but painful and sometimes came with fevers, vomiting, and severe cramps. Since being on LLF, I have had no full periods and only spotted a few times. I have seen no emotional change or acne change since starting this pill, but it may be causing a slight issue with losing weight."

• McK...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "In 2014, I was diagnosed with PCOS. I was 14 years old and had no idea what to expect. In 2017, I was switched from Tri-Previfem to Junel FE 1/20, the 21-day pack. I've been on it for 3 months now. In that time span, I've been constantly woken up from nightmares and have anxiety attacks and heart palpitations. My mood has literally been off the wall. I snap at everything. If someone even asks me a question, I blow up. I'm also constantly nauseous. I honestly thought I was pregnant at first, but many doctors and home tests proved me wrong. I wouldn't suggest this because I've never had problems with anxiety before this. Definitely going to my gyno to switch soon!!"

• ANB...
• February 11, 2015

"Pirmella 7/7/7: I am so relieved to be on this medication! It has helped my PCOS tremendously. I've lost weight, which I have not been able to do with diet and exercise before. I do experience breast tenderness and nightmares, but if that's all I have to deal with and I am losing weight, then I will take it."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2019

"I had taken this pill once I found out I had PCOS. While fewer side effects than Tri Estarylla, it was not effective for my condition. I first had breakthrough bleeding for 2.5 weeks with thick blood clumps and horrible cramps. It was awful! Then, after the breakthrough bleeding, I actually went from getting irregular periods to none at all. I made the switch, however, because my moods were out of control, especially anger. I did not experience weight gain or acne on this pill."

• Anonymous
• December 14, 2009

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I'm on my first pack of Loestrin, and so far, I've had some serious cramps! Face is clear, mood swings are out of this world! The other day, I was so irritated with everything and everyone! I have had some breakthrough bleeding, but I have not gotten my period yet. I'm on the last week of pills! If these cramps don't go away and these mood swings don't stop, I have to get off this medication!"

• Tab...
• February 2, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I have been experiencing, since starting this medication, vaginal dryness. I cannot even use soft toilet paper, I HAVE to use a moistened wipe if I use the restroom. It is so bad I had to go and see my doctor. He told me to give the pill 2 more months, then come back to see him. I have also noticed that my moods are VERY crazy, and this is affecting my relationship with my husband, work, and family. I am trying to ride it out but am tempted to ask for another drug solely because of the mood swings."

• Ste...
• April 24, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I was put on this higher dose hormone birth control pill in May 2014 when my PCOS diagnosis was confirmed. January 15, 2015, I was hospitalized for acute bilateral emboli. It is now my belief, which should be confirmed in June, that the birth control caused the blood clots in my lungs. I have been on regular birth control 1/20 for over 10 years before this to treat menstrual pain and prevent new cysts from forming. Before I was diagnosed with PCOS, they just diagnosed me with ovarian cysts. Although I don't know if it was the higher dose that caused the clots, I am no longer on combination birth control because of it. I will never be able to take combination pills again."

• Luc...
• February 17, 2012

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I was diagnosed with PCOS 2 months ago. I tried Junel Fe before Loestrin Fe but kept throwing up every day due to nausea/morning sickness. Then my doctor switched me to Loestrin Fe. Now I only get mild nausea during the first line of the pack. My periods are normal now, they last 3 days (1.5 days of 2 placebo pills) and 1 day of the first pill of the new pack. My acne has gotten out of control though, completely filling around the chin area, but I heard it takes 4 months for your body to get used to hormonal changes. So I'm hoping with time I will see the effect. I was on Balzina last year and stopped after 8 months when my periods became normal. It cleared my face too, so I'm hoping Loestrin will do the same."

• Yck...
• June 17, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I have been on this pill for 6 months since I was diagnosed with PCOS. My periods were still regular before going on this pill. My only real symptoms of PCOS were excessive hair growth and elevated testosterone levels. Since I started taking this pill, I have chronic spotting, bloating, headaches, and fatigue. My fatigue is so bad that it has started to interfere with my grades in school. I get a horrible pain in my left hip before I start spotting. I have seen no improvement with the abnormal hair. I also have not had a period since starting the pill, which I started six months ago."

• Han...
• October 15, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I've gained about 20 lbs in the past 3 months, a cup size, and have tender breasts, but no other side effects. Was switched to this pill for my polycystic ovarian syndrome after using Lo Loestrin Fe for over a year and had a lot of breakthrough bleeding. I used the Lo Loestrin in combination with Premarin until my doctor decided to switch me over."

• Kek...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 6, 2016

"I've been on this pill ever since August, and it's been great so far. No side effects from it. I have been taking the pills before my PCOS diagnosis. I got diagnosed the end of August, a week or two after starting the pill. So far, I haven't had any side effects or anything. Everything's great."

• Anonymous
• September 29, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "This pill has given me nothing but trouble. I am now double dosing until my D&C to see if it will stop the bleeding that it caused me for over a month. I should have just lived with the irregular cycles instead of this constant bleeding!"

• Anonymous
• May 20, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "WORST BC PILL EVER!!! First two weeks went great, no side effects, but the third week was terrible! This pill made me super bloated and constipated. It really messed my stomach up, it's so uncomfortable. Will never take this again."

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 20, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "My gynecologist put me on this for PCOS. I took it for two years. My periods are few, random, and unpredictable. I didn't have regular bleeding at all. I had one or two periods a year on it. The periods were much less uncomfortable, and my PMS symptoms were of lower severity. Didn't help with my high insulin, which is my big problem. Didn't help with my ridiculously bad adult acne, a big problem. It went back to before. For a short period, I think it decreased my acne by 10%. The only pro I can think of is that it dealt with my higher risk for developing endometrial cancer due to lining buildup from unopposed estrogen. If I miss a dose here or there, I have awful mood swings. I'm going to a new gynecologist because I need better management of my PCOS."

• Jam...
• January 6, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I just recently was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and my doctor put me on Loestrin 23 Fe. The first month was fine, just a little tenderness of my breast, but the second month was terrible. I have horrible acne, mood swings all the time, I have terrible cramps, headaches, and I always feel nauseous. I will be going on a new pill as soon as possible."

• lyn...
• October 3, 2010

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "My doctor prescribed me Loestrin 24 Fe due to long periods and painful periods each month, it worked well with my period. Lasts 4 or 5 days, it is really light, but it gave me a bacterial infection, close to a yeast infection, and bad acne. Even though I took the pills correctly, I bled on them all the time. So my doctor gave Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I took my first pill today, so hopefully it works way better than Loestrin."

• Anonymous
• January 21, 2010

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "I took this birth control for about 10 months and stopped when I saw I was developing varicose veins on my thighs. I was only 19 years old at the time! I was always a chronic sufferer of severe headaches when I was in high school, but I had a period of about two years without having headaches. As soon as I got on this pill, I had severe headaches every single week! I also gained some weight."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2012

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone "Been on this for 3 months. I'm 20 years old and was put on this due to: ovarian cysts, acne, incredibly painful/irregular, and as a future birth control method. It didn't seem to do anything other than make me hungry, achy, and VERY, VERY tired. My period is still irregular and painful. My face hasn't cleared up. I definitely experience spotting a week before the brown pills. I BARELY bleed or not at all on the brown pills, which makes me nervous for when I do start to have sex and would like reassurance that I'm not pregnant. I go back to the doctor this week, I'm definitely switching to a different birth control! Something to get rid of my acne, my painful periods, and something that will regulate them!"