Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Leo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 9, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on Sprintec for about 3-4 years. Overall, there's definitely pros and cons for me personally. I was young when I started taking it, and it helped so much with cystic acne. It's done what it's supposed to as far as preventing pregnancy. But as I've gotten older and the longer I've taken it, I feel like I'm dealing with PMS or even PMDD (a more severe form of PMS) for more than half the month. It's terrible... The mood swings are terrible, weight change, fluid retention, acne (not cystic, but acne and dryness of skin), prone to yeast infections after periods, terrible fatigue, and I feel depressed and angry. All this with caring well for my health and my skin. Keep in mind this is my personal experience up to date!"

• Kan...
• April 1, 2020

For Endometriosis "Tri-Lo-Sprintec was my first birth control, and I was prescribed it by my derm to help with my acne, and I almost had a panic attack after reading these reviews on my first day. I actually had a good experience, and I had been on it for exactly one year. I struggle with mental illness, so I was afraid that I'd feel worse, but that didn't happen; in fact, I felt so much better after a week. I wasn't having mood swings, and my emotions leveled out. It helped my cystic acne. My skin is clear at this point, with two small blemishes a month. I didn't gain any weight, nor experience nausea or loss of appetite. I have an autoimmune thing, so I was surprised that my body didn't react badly. I actually felt so normal that I didn't realize how good it had been doing for me, so when my prescription expired a month ago and I was without, my body went crazy. This last period was the worst; it was so bad I couldn't leave the bed. If you're on the fence, give it a try."

• Dak...
• July 8, 2014

For Acne "I'm 17, and this is the first method of birth control I have tried. I've been taking it for three weeks. It has been amazing! My acne has completely cleared up in all areas (whole face, chest, back), and I have had no bad side effects!"

• jen...
• July 27, 2013

For Birth Control "I've been taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, but I was told that Ortho Tri-Cyclen would be free through my insurance if I switched. So I did. I never had a problem on OTCL, and my doctor said that OTC would be pretty much the same and I wouldn't even be able to tell the difference. WRONG!!! This pill is absolutely awful. I'm always pissed at everyone. I lose my cool over the smallest things. I'm crying about everything, and I'm never happy. My boobs feel like they've gained 20 pounds and are always hurting. My sleep patterns are so crazy, and I'm always tired. My boyfriend thinks this pill has made me into bridezilla. I only have 3 days left. Thank goodness. Not pregnant, but not worth all this grief. I'd much rather pay $30 a month to be happy."

• Jhe...
• July 18, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have always suffered from heavy bleeding since I was 16, and now I’m 39. I was put on Mirena IUD but had to have it replaced since it fell out twice. Was put on Sprintec about 8 months ago and have been spotting nonstop straight like a stuck pig in a butcher shop ever since. There have been times where I have had to change my Super + tampon and overnight pad all at once within 15 mins because I bled so bad and almost fainted. I also have fibroids. I have not been able to keep my appointments with my gynecologist and have to keep canceling my ultrasound/consultation for a hysterectomy due to the bleeding. And on top of this, my new doctor said I should never have been put on Sprintec in the first place due to my high blood pressure. I hope this helps someone because I came here crying and fed up because I have no one else to relate to. Good luck, ladies!"

• Eri...
• July 26, 2020

For Birth Control "Tri-Lo-Mili is the worst thing you will ever take. I miss my old self. This pill has made me lash out at loved ones, depressed, emotional, anxious, the list goes on. It made me completely dry down there, and it made me break out into a rash. I have been itching all over my body for a month now. I’ve been on the pill for two months, and I tried to stick it out and see if the symptoms would go away, but no. I will be getting off this immediately. First time on birth control and the last time."

• AGB...
• June 5, 2014

For Birth Control "Long story short, I had been on Necon for 8 years with no problems (clear skin, regular period, no mood swings). Recently, there was some big shortage on Necon, so my pharmacy replaced it with Nortrel, which gave me really bad chin acne. I went to my Dr., and she recommended Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo and said it was good for clearing skin. The first 2 pill packs, my face went NUTS. I had acne all over the place. I was so upset and wanted to go off it immediately. But I read reviews online, and people said to give it a chance. I'm glad I did. My skin is now better than it's ever been after 4 months. I rarely ever get cramps and do not have PMS at all. All I can say is give your body time to get adjusted if you are starting off on this pill and not liking it."

• Han...
• July 25, 2014

For Birth Control "This pill has been great. It keeps my period very regulated, and I went up a cup size within the first couple of months. I have suffered from moderate acne since I was a teenager, and since taking the pill, my face is completely clear! I will occasionally get a pimple around the time of my period, but NOTHING like I had before. It is magic! The nausea was mild-moderate during the first few months, and I still occasionally feel mildly nauseous (nothing unmanageable, though). My appetite has changed as well (I don't crave sugar as often as I used to). I feel like it helps stabilize my mood in general as well, but I do cry more often than I used to (during period time). All in all, great method!"

• Mae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2021

For Birth Control "I started Mili 2 weeks ago after my previous pill was discontinued, and my emotions have been all over the place. Anxious, depressed, just super emotional. It just clicked today to do my research after crying again for something minor! Needless to say, today will be the last day I take this medication."

• aly...
• February 4, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for almost a year. I started on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for a little under a month, it gave a period that didn't stop until I switched to Sprintec. I have close to zero side effects on Sprintec. It has been amazing for acne, my face is really clear now. No weight gain. I do have a really active sex life. I have been on antibiotics for bladder infections and not gotten pregnant. The only thing I have noticed is I do tend to shove people away when it's close to my period. Not every period, though. I've only experienced cramps one period in my life, which was a couple of months ago, but I think it was due to stress. Also, before this medication, my periods were very irregular, now they are always on the dot."

• ld8...
• October 15, 2018

For Acne "I broke out pretty bad about two months ago. I had a lot of tiny bumps on my forehead and cheeks, so I got on Estarylla, and the first week it was clearing up my face pretty well, but out of nowhere, it made me break out even worse. I woke up one day and had four huge cystic bumps on my forehead. I never wanted to leave my house, my face just looked so beat up. After that, it just kept getting worse, and it felt like it would never end. But I didn't want to just stop taking the birth control right away, I read online that it could be my body getting used to it. I am now on month two, and my skin has cleared up immensely. I think my body purged all of the things clogging my pores and pushing everything to the surface. I know everybody is different, but if you're only on the first month of taking this, I would stick with it for maybe a couple more months!"

• New...
• April 22, 2014

For Birth Control "I am only ten days into my first pack of Tri-Sprintec, and I can already see changes. I'm not one to have acne, I just get the occasional pimples or tiny zits, but they're all gone now. Even more interesting, though, is that my breasts went up a cup size, and my voice is now lighter too. It's too soon to know its birth control effectiveness or its effects on weight gain yet for me. But I have noticed it slimmed down my daytime appetite, but at night, literally, I cannot seem to get full. Weird. Anyway, it's good for a broke college student like me."

• Cat...
• June 8, 2020

For Birth Control "I've taken Sprintec for about 4 years now. I studied abroad in France, and the pharmacy didn't carry Sprintec, so I was switched to a variation of a French brand, Tri-Sprintec, which I enjoyed. So, when I came back to the U.S., I tried Tri-Sprintec and did not like it. I gained weight, lost hair, and switched to Tri-lo-Sprintec. This one made my periods heavier, made me cramp a lot, and also I gained even more weight. After about 6 months, I decided to just go back to Sprintec, which I had taken for 3 years already with no issues... (I'm not sure why I didn't just do this immediately instead of trying other pills). I've never had any issue with Sprintec. I did notice bloating, but I've been taking some supplements that help me with this. I've had no issue with losing weight and have successfully lost the weight I had gained on the other pills by just eating healthier and exercising. Sprintec also helped my hair grow back and cleared my skin. I think Sprintec is a fail-proof BC pill."

• 162...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2014

For Birth Control "I have just started my third month of Previfem, and I have had almost no side effects! My breasts have grown so much, though! (not that I'm complaining) This was my first birth control, and I'm very happy I chose it. It makes my periods much lighter, and if anything, it increased my sex drive. I've noticed that I'm not as moody when I'm on my period, and I am so happy about that. I have had a very pleasant experience so far."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 16, 2019

For Birth Control "Every birth control pill will react differently to each of our bodies! The best thing to do is to just try it out and stop taking them if we see changes we don’t like. I personally LOVE this brand. My experience is awesome! I was never regular, so it has helped me get my period every month. My mood swings are normal, but I feel more energetic, I lost weight, and I feel better than ever! Sex being involved, we all know that nothing is 100 percent accurate, but I had unprotected sex with my partner over a year, and I’ve had no surprises, thankfully. Continue the routine with a pill and see if you could either love it or hate it! Glad to give another opinion and make the best decision that suits your body(:"

• wiu...
• February 16, 2014

For Birth Control "I used to take Tri-Sprintec, but my pharmacy switched me to Tri-Previfem. I have been on it for about a year, and at first, it was alright, but after a few months, I noticed things were starting to change. I started feeling depressed, developing anxiety, and I noticed my libido was declining. I didn't really think much of it, but now it is getting worse and worse. I have been having anxiety attacks, which I never had before taking this. I have been more depressed than ever before. And don't even get me started on my libido. I am only 21, and I never want to have sex anymore. I have been with my boyfriend for 5 years, and I used to always want to do it. Now, it seems like I have to force myself to do anything, and I shouldn't have to do that."

• lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2020

For Birth Control "Alright, so when I was prescribed this, I was so scared to take it after reading some reviews. I just got on Accutane a couple months before going on Sprintec and was scared it would mess up my skin, but it actually helped so much with my skin. Another reason why I was prescribed it was before this, I got the copper IUD, worst decision of my life, and didn't stop bleeding for 4 months after I got it removed. I was still bleeding, then 1 week after being on Sprintec, the bleeding completely stopped. Don't be scared off from taking this medicine, everything works different for people. I also suffer from an eating disorder and was terrified to gain weight. It's been 5 months of me on this pill, and I haven't gained a pound. The only thing I have noticed is that my boobs and butt got way bigger, and my boobs are always kinda sore, but I'll take that over constantly bleeding all the time."

• Aly...
• November 17, 2020

For Birth Control "If I could give this medication a lower rating than 1/10, I would. I was told 'Mono-Linyah' is a generic form of Sprintec. This can't be any more different in the effect it is having on me. I have been on Mono-Linyah for approximately 9 months. I don't know how I stayed on it for this long. I trusted my doctor when she told me it was a generic form of Sprintec. I gained about 15 pounds in the 9 months I've been on this pill. My acne has been awful while on this pill. The biggest and most drastic change in myself, other than the weight gain, was my mood changes. My anxiety was already pretty bad, but while on Mono-Linyah, it made me feel I couldn't manage it. I started to have mood swings, dark thoughts, anxiety attacks, and would cry all the time. I regret not realizing this medication was the reason for all of my symptoms earlier on."

• Kri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2014

For Acne "I have just completed one pack of the Tri-Sprintec. I was prescribed Ortho but was given Tri-Sprintec due to insurance. I am 30 years old and have not had any major acne in years. The last major outbreak I had was when I was 24. I would still get the occasional 1-2 acne spots, but it would only occur every several months. This month has been horrible on Tri-Sprintec. I've had at least 20+ acne spots on my face. I've tried to use multiple products to clear it up to no avail. It is all hormonal cystic acne that is mainly concentrated around my mouth area/chin, and they all leave scarring. I'm honestly not sure if I can last 3 months on it to see if it will get better for me. I do not normally break out, so this terrifies me!"

• Mim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 16, 2018

For Birth Control "GOD, THIS BIRTH CONTROL IS AWESOME. As my first birth control pill ever, I can say this pill has been super good to me. Much lighter periods and no cramping. No pregnancy scares. No more acne except for the occasional pimple. My sex drive hasn’t changed. No nausea or headaches. I’ve been on it since the beginning of January, and I’m more than happy with my experience so far. :))) Don’t listen to all the bad reviews!! It may work phenomenally for you."

• Dix...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "When I was reading these other reviews, they made me so scared I almost didn't take this pill. Don't let them scare you. I have had a great experience so far. I was originally on Tri-Lo-Marzia, but I started spotting out of nowhere for a few months, so my doctor switched me to a pill with a higher dose (Estarylla). My spotting went away within the first 4 days of the new pill, and it hasn't come back. I've had no weight gain, some moodiness when I was adjusting, and my skin has majorly cleared up. Also, my other pill made me super anxious around the time I started spotting, and Estarylla has really helped me feel calmer. So, just remember that everyone's body is different, so if you don't try the medication, you won't know how it affects you. Don't be scared of Estarylla!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 21, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on Ortho Cyclen for a few months, and my periods have finally regulated. The only difference in my body image is that I have gained a cup size, and my butt has gotten bigger, but my weight is the same, so I have no problem with that!"

• Hap...
• April 11, 2014

For Birth Control "I'm on Mono-Linyah, and I have a love-hate relationship. I've been on it for a month, and my 32A breasts are now 32B breasts. I'm underweight and struggle with weight gain, but this pill has helped me put on pounds. I'm hungry a lot, lol. My skin is totally clear, not even any blackheads, which is great. But my mood swings are extreme. On the active pill, it's bad, but I can handle it, but on the last week (period week), it's awful. I cry several times a day and can't get a hold of myself no matter what I do. My period was heavier than ever, and I cramped horribly. But it was short. I find it hard to concentrate due to mood swings, but I just drink some herbal tea and am usually fine afterward. Love/hate relationship."

• But...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2013

For Birth Control "So I've been on Tri-Nessa for almost 2 months, and each time I start a new pack I get bad stomach pains, and then on week 2 everything is back to normal. Since I've been on it, I vomited twice, and anytime I eat something, my stomach feels empty, even though I ate a lot. My periods have been coming on time, and my face is clearing. My only problem is the bad stomach pains."

• sti...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 1, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Pretty great. I have PCOS and my bleeding could last anywhere from 2 days to 50 days. Turns out I had really high testosterone and not enough estrogen. On Sprintec, I'm at a normal 7-day period, which is a significant upgrade. No visible side effects at all except gradual weight loss. Yeah, weight loss! I'm the Sprintec user everyone's jealous of. No idea how effective it is at preventing pregnancy. Haven't tried it."