Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Thi...
• July 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I decided to take birth control just in case I decided to become active in the future. I wanted to start taking the pill before the school year to see how it would impact me and to get adjusted. At first, my acne flared up more than usual. Once I got my period, I experienced horrid and uncomfortable cramps one of the first days, that I had to call out of work for being sick (I was crawling, crying, and threw up once). The period lasted about 2 weeks. I've had slightly bipolar moods before, but once taking this pill, the moods were extremely hot and cold. For two hours, I would be angry, and then I would experience happiness for a bit, just to go into another anger/sadness. Depression was worse with bad thoughts. I'm stopping the pill now."

• grr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2016

For Acne "I've been on this pill for almost a month, and like everyone else said, my face has never been so broken out in my entire life. And it's all around my mouth and chin. They say sometimes it takes over a month for it to balance out, but honestly, I'm not sure I'm willing to wait that long. Not happy with it at all."

• ano...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking this pill for many years and never had any problems: no headaches, no weight changes, good mood. I stopped taking it for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and when I came back to it, I started having very heavy periods, and missing just one pill caused me to have my period, even with taking pills after the missed one. If I wrote this before my pregnancy, I would have given it a 10."

• Emi...
• April 4, 2016

"This birth control really cleared up my acne, as well as shortening the length of my periods and making them light. It protected me from pregnancy every month, which was good, however, it made me have terrible headaches and made me extremely moody and sometimes depressed. You have to give any birth control time, and every pill works differently for everyone, but other than that, I give it 8 out of 10."

• 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."

• Ste...
• August 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ll give a little medical background first before I tell my experience. 28 years old. Fairly active. Was placed on the pill at 15 years old to control my PMDD and anxiety. I switched to this pill in January after thinking I needed a switch to control some anxiety. This pill has ruined my life. I thought it was stabilizing my mood, it actually increased my anxiety and made me have no emotion towards anything! After my 3-month trial, my pharmacy switched me to the generic form of this pill. This switch made me realize that my anxiety was out of control. I’d cry at the drop of a dime. Over nothing. Paranoid. Nervous. Awful. I was switched back to the Microgestin, and the anxiety persisted. Skipped 3 periods so far. Constant migraines. It’s been one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. Switching next month. Beware if you are prone to anxiety and depression. This pill amplified it."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for over a year and have never experienced any symptoms or side effects. I started using this birth control because I was starting Accutane to cure hormonal acne that never went away after I got my IUD taken out. I have never used any other oral birth control pills, but I have used the Implanon and the Mirena, and the experience with the pills has been much better for me."

• Lov...
• October 5, 2017

For Birth Control "I have had a great experience with Microgestin. After a year of taking the 1/30 Microgestin, I started regular breakthrough bleeding. My gyno increased it to the 1.5, and it works really well! My libido is about 50% less than what it was before, but I'm okay with that. Highly recommend."

• bri...
• May 13, 2015

For Acne "I got on the pill to get rid of my acne and regulate my period. I have been on it almost a month, and I'm quitting it now. My acne is the worst it's ever been, I never really get a lot of acne around my mouth and on my chin. The first week was great. My skin was soft, and my acne cleared up a little. Toward the end of the second week, my acne had doubled and was horrible! I also get cramps all the time, and I hardly got cramps when I wasn't on the pill. I have also got a bladder infection in the third week. For 3 days, I would throw up everything I ate or drank. I cramped right under my right ribs, by my belly button, and where I cramp when I have my period. This pill isn't working for me."

• Nic...
• September 12, 2016

For Menstrual Disorders "I have taken these pills for 1 week, but that is all it took for me to know they are NOT for me. My insurance switched me to these. These pills have so many negative effects on me! First, I am STARVING every hour or so. I can even eat a big meal and I will be starving again, and if I don't eat, I will feel weak and shaky. Second, I am bloated all the time, which is really uncomfortable! Third, towards the end of the week, I started to feel really tired for no reason even though I had a good night's sleep. I would suddenly just feel faint and I could barely keep my eyes open. Also, on the 6th day, I felt a heaviness in my chest, which cannot be good. I am going to see if I can switch back to my other ones (Gianvi). I do NOT recommend these!"

• Lul...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 11, 2018

For Birth Control "Pros: my period was always on time. Cons: abnormal Pap smear (abnormal epithelial cells). I was very worried because I didn’t know what was causing the abnormality. The tests showed negative HPV, in many cases, abnormal epithelial cells appear when HPV is positive. Anyway, I decided to stop the pills, and months later I went for a Pap smear again, and everything is ok."

• Cla...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 6, 2023

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for 2 years now. I have not had any problems while on this birth control. I do feel that I have gained at least 20 pounds while on this birth control. It definitely helped with my heavy periods. I used to have to use/change my super plus tampons. I now experience lighter periods and less cramping. The only negative side effect I experience on my period are the headaches!! The headaches I get on the first and last day of my period are horrible. But other than those few negative effects, this birth control has really helped with my heavy periods. I would also say it has helped with my anxiety. I used to experience severe anxiety before starting birth control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 12, 2024

For Birth Control "I was put on this when I was 18. I had no negative experiences. Before, I had acne on my cheeks that killed my confidence. This birth control cleared it all up. It gave me perfect, glowing skin. My breasts were more full. My hair was long and luscious. I didn't notice any mood or sex drive changes. No weight gain. This pill made my periods so much better too. Lighter flow, shorter duration, and significantly reduced the severity and duration of cramps (from having terrible cramps most of my period to mild cramps the first day). Only issue I experienced was when I stopped it. After about three months off of the pill, my acne came back."

• Anonymous
• November 4, 2022

For Birth Control "This pill may work well for others but Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 caused me to gain 20 lbs. I have never weighed this much in my life, and I have been working out and avoiding fast food, yet the number on the scale climbs. I stopped the BC and took a different birth control, and boom lost 7 lbs."

• 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."

• Meh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for a few months and my complaints are the weight gain is out of this world. I feel as if it's making my metabolism go nuts. It's not too bad but not great either, I feel moodier and extremely self-conscious about almost everything now, and lastly the acne. My skin isn't horrible, but it never looked this bad before. I changed up my routine a bit, and I feel as if nothing is working or changing the state of my skin. Very annoying."

• 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."

• Meg...
• June 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for almost 5 months already. I am a 19-year-old, and I went on it because my periods were irregular (and I wanted to become active), but now after 5 months, it isn't worth it. I wasn't depressed before the pill, but now I am, and I have anxiety attacks at least once every week, and little fits of crying and terrible, horrible thoughts happen every now and then. Granted, for the first 3 months, I was taking it wrong. I had the 21-day supply, and after I finished the pack, I wouldn't wait the 7 days before I started the next one, and I would immediately start the next one. My acne has also never been this bad, I have constant breakouts in one area no matter how great I treat my skin."

• Hug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm taking this pill because I have very irregular periods, sometimes they can last up to two months. I'm currently going on one month of bleeding, and I started the pill three weeks ago. Bleeding may have gotten lighter, but it gets heavier throughout the day and hasn't even stopped yet."

• Ivy...
• November 15, 2018

For Birth Control "I started taking this medication 3 weeks ago. I've been struggling with terrible endometriosis pains for years, and I finally decided to do something about it. I take these pills continuously with zero breaks and zero placebos. I have had absolutely no spotting. I have slight cramps occasionally, but they fade quickly. I am slightly more hormonal, but it is barely noticeable. I have gained weight, however, I was on steroids for a week and a half as well, which could be the main contributor there. My skin is completely cleared up. I take this pill at the exact same time every single day."

• Ros...
• February 1, 2017

For Birth Control "Been on this pill for years. The only occasional problem I experience is breakthrough bleeding, but it's usually very light and goes away quickly. I had some headaches initially when I first started taking it, but they went away after the first month of being on the pill. It did eliminate my sex drive almost completely, which I loved, but I can see why many people wouldn't like that side effect."

• Eli...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2019

For Birth Control "When I took the first pack of Microgestin Fe 1.5/30, I was very nauseous, had tender breasts, and gained an extra 10 lbs, which was great since I used to weigh 95 lbs! I also had spotting and had heavy bleeding more towards the afternoon for over a month. I was a bit concerned, but after that, my periods have been light, cramps have been light as well, and I have a regular period! As for a year using it, I enjoy it! I may have a few times of the month with nausea, but I'm sure it's due to sometimes taking it too late later that day. I have some sad moments, which are 2x a month, so it's minimal. I'm still at the same weight that I gained. I rarely have those intense side effects it claims. Everybody is different though, but definitely give it six months to fully see how it works for you."

• 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."

• Fin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 9, 2018

For Birth Control "I've tried so many different brands and types of birth control throughout my life, and this is the only one that didn't give me any side effects whatsoever."