Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• Mia...
• November 22, 2009

For Birth Control "I used this birth control several times. I have tried others, the shot, Alesse, etc. But in comparison, 777 is my favorite. My periods were shorter, lighter, minimal to no cramping, no weight gain, no crazy mood changes, and the birth control was stable, no spotting. It was great. I am going to talk to my doctor about getting back on it. I only stopped to try for one more baby, but am so over that idea."

• Kel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2018

For Birth Control "With Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, I had horrible mood swings almost right away. My boyfriend even noticed it when I started taking it. Very depressed and extremely irritable all the time. I was on different birth control in the past and never had this issue."

• Dee...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 27, 2018

For Birth Control "I got off this pill for a few months because I realized how bloated and moody I was 2 weeks before my cycle. Even though this helped lighten up my cycle and shorten it. Anyway, I got back on it this month, and after the first day, I immediately noticed my mood swings and my craving for food. This is crazy. I am going to finish this pack out because, and only because, I need my cycle to come on the day it's supposed to, but after this, I am not going to take 7/7/7 anymore. Crazy how this affects you physically and emotionally. I am also not motivated to do anything...again crazy."

• rac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 25, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been using Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 for about 6 months now. I switched from the Xulane patch that I had been using for 6 years. I thought the side effects from the Xulane were just me until I switched. On Xulane, I was experiencing heavy flow, migraines, mood swings, and a crazy sex drive, and it was really hard for me to lose weight. Now I no longer experience ANY migraines or mood swings, and my sex drive seems a lot more normal. I also have only a 2-3 day light period. The first couple of days taking Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, I experienced light nausea, but after that, no more. I am not sure if this pill had any effect on me losing weight since I started exercising and eating healthier at the same time, but I've lost 27 lbs."

• Hap...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 10, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been using Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 for decades. My periods are very light, only requiring a panty liner, and I experience no cramps. I stopped taking birth control for a year after my husband had a vasectomy. I was doubled over at my desk with cramps, and my period was very heavy. I started using Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 again, and I was back to light periods and no cramps. Once in a while, my OBGYN would give me a sample of another brand that was new on the market, only for me to have heavier periods and cramps. Two issues I can't alleviate are bloating (3-5 lbs for a week) and period mood swings. With AHA, it's free. Without it, it's about $25-$30/month."

• al-...
• April 27, 2023

For Birth Control "I've tried many types of birth control over the years. I have heavy periods, cramps, mood swings, nausea, and migraines... etc. that make my period just miserable. Twelve years ago, my OB-GYN tried me on Ortho-Novum, and it was great. Finally, my periods were under control, and my skin looked great. Because I'm in my late 30s now, my doctors tried me on the mini pill. It was awful. I had nonstop bleeding and mood swings for weeks on end (nearly three months). At my pleading, they tried me on a low-dose estrogen pill - Azurette. It helped a bit more, but I still had heavy, frequent bleeding and wild mood swings along with weight gain. I begged my OB-GYN to put me back on Ortho-Novum, and I'm back to feeling normal again. No one medication is right for everyone, but if you struggle like I did trying many methods (even the Depo didn't work), this may be right for you. I did have some nausea the first few days of starting the pills, but it quickly went away."