Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• RaN...
• November 29, 2014

For Menstrual Disorders "I have used this birth control for about 3 years on and off now for severe periods. I have no complaints. When actively taking my birth control, I have no signs of my period. No cramps, bloating, acne, nausea, cravings, bleeding, nothing. Glad I started on this, it's made my life better!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I was on Mirena after my son was born. I kept having bad side effects for over a year, including getting very bad ovarian cysts. I was originally on Microgestin 1/20 and I did notice a big improvement with the cysts and how bad my cramps were during my period. Then I started to get a bald spot on my scalp. I contacted the doctor just to be told that it's normal and to give it a few weeks. This was like 6 months after starting the pill. The doctor then changed it to 1.5/30. My hair did start growing back, but I couldn't wear my hair up for several weeks. I haven't gained any more weight than before starting the pill but am struggling to lose weight. I've read tons of bad reviews, but for me, this is 10 times better than the side effects I had from Mirena."

• JEN...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on it for two months and five days, and it's worked great for making my period super light and lessened the pain of cramps. But I lost my appetite and hardly eat anything, I'm overly moody, I get nauseated really easily, breast tenderness that went away after a while. It's awesome for my periods, but I think this dosage is just too strong for a first timer on birth control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2016

For Birth Control "My pharmacist put me on this when I had been on GILDESS 1.5/30 (21) ORAL for almost 2 years, and that was perfect. But now that I'm on Microgestin Fe 1.5/30, I'm having horrible headaches, major mood swings, and depression. I absolutely hate this pill, I would give it a negative rating if I could."

• Hat...
• January 27, 2016

For Birth Control "This, by far, was the worst experience on a pill. I rated it a 2 because I didn't get pregnant. I was not only bloated ALL of the time but literally craved food ALL of the time. I gained 20 pounds in 8 months (went from my normal weight - 115 to 135 in the blink of an eye). I was out-eating my boyfriend, who is twice my size. I won't even get into the moodiness. I was depressed for months. I would never recommend this pill to anyone, I don't see how it is still on the market. I switched back to my old pill from my teen years (I'm 32 now), which never gave me problems (Levora), and 2 weeks in, I've already lost all of the water retention and 7 pounds. The food cravings are gone also, finding that I'm having to 'remember' to eat."

• Sar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 22, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was on Microgestin for about half a year when my insurance made me choose between paying or switching to Blisovi. I chose Blisovi, and only after being on another birth control did I truly recognize how amazing Microgestin is. It stopped my horrible cramps and excessively heavy and long periods in their tracks and gave me my life back. I've never experienced any negative side effects on it. The only bad thing I can say is it almost works a little too good, as in my periods pretty much disappeared. It's weird to go from a week-long bloodbath to like an hour-long spot of blood as your period, but hey, beggars can't be choosers! I don't care, I'll pay to stay on Microgestin than that horrible Blisovi!"

• kee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "I was prescribed this to help alleviate my PMDD (severe depression associated with my hormones fluctuating around my menstrual cycle) and extreme menstrual cramps. I am at the end of week three of my first pack, and the whole experience has been horrific. CLOSELY MONITOR YOURSELF when taking this if you have a history of depression and anxiety. I've been crying several times a day and have slept a full night in two weeks. I've felt more suicidal than I have in years and came close to checking myself into the hospital because my lows have been so severe. After talking to my SO today, it was confirmed that my mood has been greatly altered since beginning this medication. I have cramps every day and am bleeding sooner and longer than normal."

• Anonymous
• August 23, 2010

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for only a month when I started to notice that I was having problems wearing my contact lenses, which I never experienced before. By the end of the day, my eyes were red. I was taking Orth Tri-Cyclen a couple of years before and never had any problems. But with this pill, by the end of the month, I had experienced a real bad headache, sharp stomach pains, and vision problems. My vision in my left eye started getting blurry, and I felt pressure on my eye as well. This side effect even continued while wearing my glasses. So I was freaking out because this is my vision we're talking about. So I stopped taking this pill, and within two days, my vision was back to normal, and I can wear my contact lenses again without any discomfort."

• thi...
• February 10, 2017

For Birth Control "NOT WORTH THE LITERAL MIGRAINE YOU GET!!! AND I DON'T PAY ANYTHING FOR IT!!!!! Worst BC I have EVER experienced! Terrible mood swings, horrendous weight gain (because if I don't eat every hour, I get sick, shake, and headaches - even after switching to taking the pill at night AND eating healthy alternatives - fruit, veggies, hell even crackers). How is it I actually LOSE weight (5-10 lbs) when I start my period? Oh, because I'm not taking this Godforsaken pill. You're better off being pregnant with how sick this awful BC will make you and how much weight you will put on. At least then you will have an excuse to look like a heifer. I have been on this for 3 months as I wanted to give my body time to adjust to it, and it's been consistent. AWFUL"

• Eri...
• June 27, 2017

For Birth Control "I hate this pill. Been taking it for 1 year and went to the doctor to switch yesterday. In the past year, I've gained almost 30 pounds, which I CANNOT seem to drop regardless of how hard I try to eat well and work out. I've always been health-conscious, so I'm baffled at this weight gain. When addressing it with my male doctor yesterday, he basically laughed in my face, saying it's absolutely not the pill. I'm also experiencing daily anxiety where I shake and sweat for no reason. I haven't had a good night's sleep in months. My mood is usually negative, and I want to cry all the time. I was switched to another pill. But I'm considering Miena because the doctor said it's directly inserted in your uterus so the rest of your body is not receiving."

• Ele...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 8, 2017

For Birth Control "I got off the 1.5/30 because I was getting very irregular periods. I'd skip a month, but on that month that I skipped, I would have period symptoms, so I thought I was pregnant. I would experience little cramps and acne for about 2 weeks. Then the next month, I would get an actual period for about 3 days. However, it was very light. I thought this was very weird and thought my body was out of whack, so I went back to the less hormonal birth control. I talked to my doctor, and she told me that 1.5/30 is for people who are usually athletes and want no periods or very little periods, and that is why I had basically no periods. I eventually went back to the 1.5/30 because I do enjoy not buying pads and tampons every month at a ridiculous cost."

• Blu...
• March 7, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been on this dosage for about 6 months. 2 positives: 1. I didn't get pregnant. 2. Very light periods lasting 2-3 days. Negatives: I get bad cramps (I didn't get any while on the Depo-Provera shot or before birth control). I get mild acne the last 2 weeks of the month. Mood swings that I never experienced before. Tender breasts. And worst of all, my sex drive died! When I do force myself to be with my boyfriend, I'm too dry to enjoy it. My boyfriend and I are not happy. I will be starting Microgestin Fe 1/20 next week."

• MDL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2020

For Birth Control "My OB/GYN prescribed Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 to me after finding out I had a large fibroid (12 cm). I took this every day for two months to stop my periods before my surgery because I was suffering from uterine fibroids. Heavy bleeding, large clots, painful cramps, and urgency to pee every 20 mins! The first month I skipped my period, it was great. However, the following month I had abnormal heavy bleeding, and I bled every day for the whole month! Not sure if it was caused by this pill or my fibroid getting worse, but it is now 3 weeks post-surgery, and I’ve completely stopped taking this pill. I won’t be taking it again. Thank goodness my insurance paid for it because I feel like it didn’t work for me."

• too...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2014

For Menstrual Disorders "I took this for about a week. ONLY A WEEK. It broke me out right away, and I was absolutely crazy with my moods. I'm still suffering mild hormone imbalance and acne side effects after being off of it for 2 weeks, but I'm just glad to be off. I'm not sure if it would have stopped my periods or not, but I wasn't going to try."

• ema...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 15, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 6 years now, and it's been the best one I've been on. I was a guinea pig for the first year with different pills, but this was the one that worked the best for me. I've only had 1 or 2 breakthrough bleeds (mostly from user error), and periods have been lighter over time with a significant decrease in cramping, bloating, etc. It's gotten my periods predictable down to the day. As far as birth control, I used it for 1+ years as my only form of birth control with no scares."

• MTW...
• June 29, 2017

For Birth Control "Got on Microgestin 1.5/30 after getting married (had sex with my husband before we were married, but wanted to start birth control to eliminate condoms or pulling out for him). PERIOD: I had a short but consistent and heavy period beforehand, and now it's VERY light or nonexistent in the off week. Didn't get pregnant, so overall effective. MOOD/LIBIDO: the hard part is being able to determine if my mood, weight gain, what feels like depression (never have experienced depression before), and decreased libido (LEAST cool) have been primarily due to the pill or my life change/transition. Looked here today due to my first acne spike (2 huge pimples a day on my face and chin) since starting to see if this has caused acne for others."

• Sum...
• July 26, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been taking this for over 3 months. I have very light periods that only last a few days (which I love). I started taking this because I got back onto the NuvaRing after 3 years of using no method besides condoms. Although I had taken the ring in the past and loved it, it didn't work for my body this time, and I ended up having an increased amount of breakthrough bleeding. So I asked my doctor for a low-hormone BCP. I was skeptical at first because of my past experiences with the pill, but I love it. My breasts and stomach feel sore and tender for most of the month, and sometimes I feel more tired than usual, but I love this pill and hope it works for you too!"

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2020

For Birth Control "I switched to this birth control after 3 weeks of spotting on my previous one that was after I had been on it for a few months. I was on this birth control for about 5 days and ended up switching back to my old one! I had never felt more horrible than I did on this pill! I got no sleep due to my throbbing headache that was so bad I couldn't even move my eyes up or down without feeling like someone was hitting the back of my head with a hammer. The nausea was terrible as well! I felt dizzy and like I was going to faint on this pill. I ended up stopping as quickly as possible when driving became unsafe for me due to the side effects I experienced from this pill."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I started this birth control back in January of 2016. I needed to take birth control because I just started a new relationship. Anyway, when I first took Microgestin 1/20 and after a few months of taking it (about 6 months), I went to my doctor, and she gave me 1.5/30. The reason why I went to my doctor is that my periods were not regular with the 1/20. I would get my period sometimes, and my emotions were out of control. My doctor recommended 1.5/30. My first few months of 1.5/30 were good. I was more emotional, easily frustrated, moody, etc. That's to be expected though. Now I am a year in with the birth control, and I can say that everything is going good so far. Periods are regular, and no baby!"

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2016

For Birth Control "20 years old. Very active sex life. Been on the pill for 9 months. My boyfriend doesn't pull out 1/8 of the time, I've never had a pregnancy scare. Side effects I noticed that haven't gone away: constantly bloated, increase in fatigue, increase in anxiety and emotions, more prone to headaches, acne worsens close to period (never used to happen), breasts get tender 2 weeks into the new pill cycle, increase in discharge/wetness. I haven't had any weight gain, but noticeable bloating. I have gone a few hours between pills and still worked. My period is lighter and about 4 days long. Nothing happened to my libido. Overall enjoyable pill."

• Anonymous
• January 19, 2016

For Birth Control "I began taking birth control to help control my heavy bleeding and cramping. I was on a lower dose birth control, Norethindrone/Eth 24 Fe, for 8 months, and it was amazing until I started to have breakthrough bleeding. My ob-gyn switched me to this to stop the bleeding. I'm a Sunday starter, and the switch between the two was hard for my body and resulted in a full month of bleeding. The periods lightened and shortened with this pill, but I started getting a ton of side effects I never had before; such as nausea, headaches, constant aching during periods, bloating, weight gain around my stomach area, and constipation. The pill worked to prevent pregnancy (condoms) and in reducing flow, but with the added side effects, it wasn't worth it to stay."

• Cit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on the lower dose of this and had spotting, which is why I was prescribed this higher dose. I still had spotting and am now on a different pill that has been working so much better. On this pill, I did feel a bit sad, had a lot of mood swings, and had a lot of bloating that completely went down once I stopped this pill. I also had no change in my acne. I wouldn't really recommend this pill. A pharmacist told me that this is an older generation pill and that there are newer pills on the market that don't cause these side effects, and I have found that to be true!"

• Gio...
• May 11, 2016

For Birth Control "After years of trying different birth controls, I finally hit the jackpot with this one. I'm 32 years old, and I definitely went through my share of experiences with other birth controls, but this one has been the best one thus far. No side effects for me, no nausea, no mood swings, and loss of libido. Weight loss? I actually lost around 10 lbs the first couple of months I started this birth control, and a couple of people I knew who were taking the same medication told me they had the same response. Glad I finally found the right one for me."

• Lyd...
• October 31, 2016

For Birth Control "About two months ago, I had to switch from LoLestrin Fe to Microgestin due to my insurance and pharmacy. Since starting Microgestin, I've noticed insane bloating, nausea, and weird discharge. While on LoLestrin, my periods consisted of spotting and average side effects, nothing too serious, but after one month of Micro, I got my period and it was heavy, and the cramping was so painful I had to leave my class. I've also noticed I've developed bad depression and my mood swings are very intense. My anxiety is bad and my sex drive is very low, if not nonexistent anymore. It helped with my acne, but I'm a lot more paranoid about getting pregnant than I was on LoLestrin. I'm going to be talking to my doctor about possibly getting the shot."

• Ste...
• April 24, 2015

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "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."