Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 2)

• She...
• February 18, 2018

For Birth Control "While on this b/c pill, my 'periods' were never during the week off, allowing for withdrawal bleeding. I would spot usually opaque brown mess while I was taking the daily pill. Rarely ever would I see red period blood. I was changed to this higher dosage to prevent aforesaid 'breakthrough bleeding' that I experienced more frequently with the Loestrin 1/20 Fe. I enjoyed a lower dose of estrogen compared to other pills I've used, such as Ortho Cyclen and Tricyclen. This lower dose helped with my mood and outlook on life. I'm planning on talking to my GYN about IUD possibilities since they have a much lower dose of hormones, exclude estrogen completely, and localize solely in the uterus, not the entire bloodstream. In conclusion, one of the best daily b/c pills I've used. If that's what you're looking for, give this a try!"

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2019

For Birth Control "Overall, this was not the birth control for me. I am super active and always felt really good about my body. I’m 18 years old, and Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 was my first BC. I gained weight, broke out, experienced horrible mood swings (I honestly cried all the time), and my periods felt worse than before. I was on this pill for 5 months, and it was not great. I felt so sad, and the mood swings were causing me to ruin relationships with those around me. I’ve been taking Taytulla for 4 months now, and I have been having a great experience with it. I know everyone’s body reacts differently, but I just thought I should share my experience with this pill. My new gyno also said this was too high of a dosage for me and I should’ve never been put on this BC."

• j12...
• October 10, 2016

For Menstrual Disorders "I have been on this birth control for a little over a year now. It does help menstrual cramps by a ton, but it will take a couple of months before the cycle starts becoming a rhythm. I also gained a lot of weight after starting this birth control. Nearly 10 pounds over the course of the year. It also contributes to very high mood swings and anxiety, but overall these things are worth it to stop the pain that came with regular cramps. I used to have to miss school certain days when they were bad, but now I hardly notice them."

• Xo ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2017

For Birth Control "Was on this pill for three months. Just recently decided to switch. Start new BC today. Anyways, Microgestin Fe made me break out bad. My forehead and chin, that's why I decided to switch. I never really break out, and it bothered me so much. But other than that, the pill made my period very light and few to no cramps. It did its job and prevented pregnancy. Did cause some mood swings. Caught myself crying from time to time. And I feel like the pill made me gain a little weight."

• Bea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 9, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on this in the past for a year and had no problems with it. I stopped taking it for a year, then recently got back on the 1/20 to help with acne. In the 6 months that I took 1/20, I had my period every two weeks, with extreme mood swings around the time of my period. I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression since adolescence, and this does NOT help. No real weight gain. My acne didn’t change much, and I am using Epiduo as prescribed by my derm. Due to having two periods a month, I went back to my gyno, and she prescribed me the 1.5/30. I’ve been on it for 2.5 weeks, I have already had a period, and I have the worst breakout I’ve had since I was 15 (I’m 24). Shockingly, I haven’t had much issue with the mood swings, but I’ve been insatiably hungry. After reading others’ experiences with this pill, I’m throwing the rest of my pack away! The acne is not worth it."

• Lin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 5, 2018

For Birth Control "Out of all the pills I tried, this one was one of the worst ever! I was on this when I was younger. This pill always had me angry, I cried if anybody looked at me funny, and the last day of my period and the first day off it was awful. At least I can say I trusted my doctor and gave it a try. My sister and a couple of my friends tried this pill, and they said the same things. I will say it helped lighten my periods, no weight gain, and no babies. That was the only reason I gave it a 5 rating. It just wasn't the right combination of hormones as far as moods."

• Ris...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 13, 2025

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 for 10 years with zero issues, mental or physical. I have regular periods like clockwork, no issues with libido, mood swings, weight gain, or acne. Twice my birth control was switched to a different brand such as Junel or Yaz, and those were the opposite with horrible side effects. My doctor has made a note to not swap out Microgestin for another brand, which helps avoid any issues. It’s a great birth control, and I believe it’s also helped keep me safe from cervical cancer. My breasts have gotten a bit smaller, but that’s a small price to pay for the benefits of not getting pregnant and not having any serious medical issues."

• luc...
• August 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I switched to this from Sprintec because I wanted to be able to skip periods. It did work, although I had some light spotting, which is to be expected. I could only stay on it for a little over a month, though, because it affects my moods so badly and has not helped with acne like my previous prescription did. I have been getting so irrationally angry about stupid things and cry every day, so I am now switching because it's become too much. Besides that, I actually lost a few pounds on this medication and didn’t notice any effects on sex drive or lubrication."

• Goo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2020

For Birth Control "I was put on this Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 because I have extremely bad menstrual cramps. It was effective at stopping the pain for the most part, but I had a lot of negative side effects. Horrible headaches, acne, fatigue, mood swings, depression, and dizziness are all things I started experiencing when starting this pill. These things are not things I experienced before starting this pill. I had light periods and the bleeding would stop for a week, but then I would spot from then until my next period came. Probably wouldn’t recommend this pill to anyone, but it works different for everyone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 1, 2012

For Birth Control "I've been on Microgestin for about 6 months, and it's worked very well for me. Light periods, no problems with acne, no cramps, not even mood swings, nor drastic change in libido. Highly recommended."