Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate for Endometriosis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Rana
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 21, 2019

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have been on Sprintec for almost 9 months now. My doctor prescribed it because I had abnormal periods with non-stop vomiting, serious IBS like symptoms with blood in my stool, and heavy bleeding. She says that most probably I have endometriosis. Every month, for at least a week, my life became awful. I had to take at least two days off work per month. I also have fibroids with a history of Myomectomy . Sprintec improved my life immensely. Now, I do not experience nausea and intenstinal issues as often as before and I do not have to take days off work any more. The problem is that I have been on my period for two months now. Not even a normal day in between on which I don't have to wear a pad. The bleeding does not stop and it is getting heavier and heavier. Last night I experienced huge blood clots and cramps. I have also gained weight and have headaches all the time. I am so disappointed. I can't go back to my life before Sprintec but now life is no fun either."

• Beep
• June 12, 2020

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I was on Mononessa on and off for about 10 years. It got discontinued, they gave me Estarylla. I refused to take it, but they assured me it's "exactly the same". I have endometriosis, and I can confirm that this has helped those issues. I don't get bad cramping, heavy bleeding, back pain, or leg pain anymore. However, since starting it about 6 months ago, the side effects have been getting increasingly worse rather than better. The side effects I have are: migraines, bloating, extremely bad gas, diarrhea, breakthrough bleeding, hair loss, acne, sensitive vision, loss of appetite, sore breasts, and probably more that I can't think of. I would say the worst out of all of these is migraines. If you have a history with migraines, I would not recommend you take this. I do not have a history with regular migraines, but this has caused them for me. I do have a history with ocular migraines though, and I went from getting 1-2 every year, to getting at least one every month."

• Anw
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2017

Tri-Linyah (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I was extremely nervous to start this Tri-Linyah but now I have to admit it was the best decision EVER. I love it. I have been taking the pill for almost 5 months now. I have not gained any weight, I can tell when my period is going to start down to the hour. I used to have extremely irregular cycles and horrible cramps but now all of that has been fixed. My sex drive is amazing and my mood is the same as it usually is. Everyone is different but if you’re as nervous as I was, you should definitely give it a try. It might or might not work for you but trust me when I say it has worked wonders."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2015

Ortho Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "This drug is horrible. My side effects are: 1. Anxiety 2. Depression 3. Acne 4. Weight gain 5. Back pain 6. Nausea 7. Easily angered and upset It serves it's purpose, but the side effects are unbearable."

• Anonymous
• August 13, 2009

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I've only been on Sprintec for a couple months but I noticed my depression has got worse. I'm tired all the time, dizzy and just want to cry. I got an yeast infection and my acne isn't clearing up. As far as my endometriosis. I can't tell if it has got any better."

• Nicki...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2012

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I had little to no side effects, EXCEPT for spotting. It's terrible! I've been on this pill for 5 months now and I still spot weekly, sometimes for a few days. It has made my periods a little lighter, but nothing to celebrate. I'm really hoping to find a better pill!"

• Thank...
• March 24, 2017

Tri-Lo-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Changed my life. The first month was a bit rough, not gonna lie, but that's normal with birth control from what I've heard (this is my first time taking it). Now, the nausea and headaches have almost completely subsided, and my once debilitating periods are manageable. I used to have 5-7 days of bleeding, with 2-3 days of debilitating cramps. I was taking unhealthy amount of Advil just to manage (think 10 per day on the second day), and most months I had to miss at least a day of school. This past period, I took two Advil. Total. For the entire week. I got scared by all the negative reviews before I started taking it but my advice is power through the first month and see how the second one feels. Everyone reacts differently."

• Becca...
• November 4, 2013

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I've been on this medication for 3+ years and it took a while to get on track. I was put on YAZ first but my cramping didn't stop at all. On Sprintec my skin has cleared and last month had not a single cramp during the bleeding period. I am only able to extend my period for a month and a half and often bleed before my placebo pills but I am only on those for 3 days."

• Jayjay
• January 8, 2016

Mononessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Took this pill for one week. I was so nauseated, dizzy, and had a headache I couldn't get out of the house or even look at food. I have been on several other pills before and none have affected me this badly"

• Kristen...
• February 12, 2018

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "So, I have been taking Tri Sprintec the last 8 years & have had little complaints. Yes, I gained a few pounds when I started it, but most BC pills, you will gain weight from. However, it was a few pounds compared to Yaz, which I gained 20 lbs on. I also had the worst mood swings of my life on Yaz. So my gynecologist switched me to Tri Sprintec about 8 years ago, and I have had very few issues on this pill. My periods are shorter & I noticed my skin is clearer & I am less moody on it. Also, it has helped tremendously with my endometriosis. I still get cramping before and after my period, but it is tolerable, compared to when I took Yaz. I recommend Tri Sprintec for shorter periods, less cramping, and better skin! Again, every woman’s body will react differently, but I have had a pretty good reaction to Tri Sprintec and I have been on it for almost a decade now!"

• Ehill
• May 30, 2020

Tri-Lo-Marzia (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Was on this Tri-Lo-Marzia BC for 4 months for chronic pelvic pain/ endo . Helped a little with pain but I had awful awful mental side effects. I actually started to hate my boyfriend, became extremely paranoid and anxious, and woke up in such a bad mental fog every morning. I was spacey and couldn’t focus. Had feelings of such hate, anger and fatigue throughout the day. Went on .35 progestin and wow. Such a difference. Wake up feeling calm, relaxed and loving again. Still a little tired here and there but no anxiety I have felt so relaxed on this BC."

• Eve
• May 30, 2014

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about 4 years now and after the first year, I had a GREAT amount of pain relief. It takes time to fully cooperate with your body. I rarely get bad endometrial pain anymore and when I do, I just take a naproxen pill (which is very rare)!"

• Bjsiai
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 9, 2019

Mono-Linyah (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Reading these reviews has really shed so much light on my situation. Since I started taking this pill, I've experienced extreme mood swings/depression. I often experience nausea and have gained 20 pounds in a year. I don't know if that is directly because of the pill or more related to the depression/exhaustion that I experience. On the bright side, my periods and cramps are much more manageable, I break out less, and I'm not pregnant. It does what it's supposed to do but I don't think that it's right for me. I'm going to talk to my gyno to try to find a better fit."

• Anonymous
• September 12, 2009

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have been on this pill for about four years. My Doctor took me off of Ortho-Tri Cyclen because of ovarian cysts. My only compliant is the EXTREME swelling in my ankles and when it's really hot. I was recently put on Yaz and had to be taken off so they put me back on this. Otherwise, it would be a great pill but the swelling is getting old and I am sick of dealing with it."

• Marge
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2019

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I started Estarylla to regulate abnormal bleeding from endometriosis and PCOS, but it didn't help at all. Just after the first month, I was hospitalized because I started losing so much blood I couldn't stand up without passing out. And the pain was awful--it shot down my legs and up my back and neck like electric waves. That period didn't stop for nine weeks, and I was in severe pain the whole time. Almost worse was the depression and panic attacks. I have a history with these struggles, but it got SO bad on this medication that I wouldn't sleep for days. It's been so tough to try to figure out what's going on at the same time as I'm trying to find the motivation to do regular life things."

• Angel
• December 17, 2014

Previfem (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I wanted to try a new Pill other than Sronyx. Sronyx caused very bad depression, weight gain, and a general disinterest in sex. Overall, I guess you can say it was a very effective birth control for me because I never felt like having sex. My first month on Previfem I experienced slight nausea, and low mood/energy and spotting. However, my acne and oily skin cleared up immediately and I was not expecting this pill to do that. My skin is so clear now. Its a great plus. I have just finished my 2nd month on Previfem and my only real complaint now is the spotting. My mood and energy has improved, but I am still experiencing light spotting 3-4 days after my period is suppose to end. Hopefully, that will clear up as my body adjust to the hormone."

• Hanna...
• January 23, 2015

Tri-Previfem (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have endometrosis and have stomach pain, digestive problems, and abnormal bleeding. The digestive problems are just as bad as they were. My periods are better. The medicine does have side effects such as unsettled stomach and headaches."

• alway...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2015

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Constant nausea there are flare ups where I have no appetite and I'm very tiny so losing the weight I have on this pill is scary. Also the nausea flare ups are horrible. constant vomiting and trying to eat anything only makes it worse. Sometimes I have to go days without eating just waiting for my stomach to calm down enough from this pill to eat. The longest I've gone is 4 days when the nausea finally subsided I am currently on a two day no eating period because I'm nauseas and throwing up everything I eat. This pill is a nightmare stuck it out for 6 months. Switching today to Gianvi. Was previously on Loloestrin which was wonderful for everything except mood."

• Anonymous
• November 9, 2019

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Used Tri-Sprintec to manage severe endometriosis pain. Within 2 months of using the pill I gained 15 lbs. My mood swings were terrible, crying all the time for no reason up to 4 times a day. Within 3 months I started getting terrible stomach aches and cramps, and alternated between constipation and diarrhea that would last for hours. I thought it was related to my endo, but when I started getting them 3-5 times a week. My doc said it was IBS, but there wasn't any correlation between what I was eating and my digestive issues. After reading some reviews I decided to stop birth control all together. Its been just over a month and I have not had a single stomach ache, diarrhea, or constipation. The mood swings have stabilized and I have not cried once. This is the best I've felt in 10 months! The only good thing I can say about this pill is it did control my endo pain. I had little to no cramping during the month, and during my cycle it was only the first few days, and was manageable."

• Angie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2019

Tri-Lo-Marzia (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have been on this pill for 2 weeks and let me tell you, I regret it. I have absolute RANDOM bouts of nausea and cold sweats, I am angry, weepy, dehydrated (hard to force myself to drink because of the nausea), and BLOATED. My fiance is so worried because I have been to the hospital twice due to intense migraines and dehydration. Honestly, the recalled YAZ gave me less side effects than this! I'll be starting something new in a week. The only good thing is that it cleared up my minimal acne. I just want to enjoy my life again!"

• Alison
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 9, 2021

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I’ll start by saying that I was on depo injection for 8 years without any issue. I quit taking it because I wanted my periods to be regular again. My periods have always been extremely rough but about a year ago I started having cramps almost constantly. This went on for months before my doctor prescribed me Tri-sprintec. It got rid of the pain & my periods were light & short which I loved, but everything else got out of control. The first month was fine, but after that things started going downhill. I am not an emotional person & I found myself crying for no reason & so depressed that I barely got out of bed. It was a huge strain on my partner & I. I also had weighed 125 pounds my entire life & have now gained 40 pounds in the past year that seemed impossible to get rid of, even while eating healthy & exercising. I quit taking this a few weeks ago & already feel a million times better. Hoping that I can lose all this weight & start feeling normal again."

• Jorco...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2019

Tri-Lo-Marzia (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I’ve been on Tri-Lo-Marzia for about 4 months now. I’ve tried almost every type and brand of BC and had negative results with all but this is my favorite so far. My period is much milder. I’ve never gotten any type of period relief from a contraceptive and this one helps a good bit. I will definitely stay on it."

• 10009...
• March 4, 2017

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I've tried many methods to reduce pain and period flow for endometriosis and tri sprintec was the only thing that worked. Yeah you get nausea but that's common with birth control. I've been using it altogether for 4 years I have no children and no pain in my pelvis while using it. Was the best one for me."

• Khris...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2012

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I've only taken my third one. Just started Friday, I've had horrible heart burn, acid reflex. Stopped up head, stomach cramps haven't left though bleeding is fading, slowly but surely. I have no appetite and no sex drive. Can't tell my husband that though. Hoping it fades and my body gets used to it."

• Leah...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 15, 2015

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I took Ortho for just over 1 year. This is the worst thing I ever did for my severe cramps caused by endo. I don't think I will ever fully forgive myself for it. While my cramps subsided completely for 8 months (and ONLY 8 months --- then they came back in full force without any change in lifestyle or medication) the side effects were a nightmare. I developed extreme pain in my breasts to the point I was barely able to wear a sports bra and totally unable to wear a regular bra. I developed severe cystic acne which has left my face permanently scarred. My hair began to thin and small patches fell out while I suffered from crippling depression and insomnia. I would never take BC again in any form after this experience."