Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate for Endometriosis User Reviews (Page 3)

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

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "I've only taken my third one. Just started Friday, I've had horrible heartburn, acid reflux. 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."

• Use...
• October 4, 2018

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "Was given to treat endometriosis. Have only been taking a week and have had severe abdominal and back pain. Horrible acne, nausea, and hot flashes. I'm getting off this immediately, it's so unpleasant."

• Dar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "I just started these pills this month and started my period the Saturday before Christmas, and I'm on the white pill that is supposed to start your period on, and I'm still having it. If it keeps up, I will also be having my period for 2 weeks. I'm getting tired of bleeding and the pain that comes with it. Thank you."

• Tha...
• January 21, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "My experience with this is I got sick as a dog the first entire week of taking it. I got dehydrated. If anyone has a weak stomach like me, be prepared to get sick the first week of taking it. The first month I was on my period, it felt like my uterus was about to explode, so my doctor had to call in pain medication for that. Overall, my first experience with this medication was awful, but as the months progressed, everything is right where it needs to be."

• Tur...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 14, 2019

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "Pros: Before Tri-Linyah, my period was super irregular, to the point that the shortest time between periods was 2 weeks and the longest was a little over 2 months. With this birth control, my period comes exactly every 28 days. I also had hormonal acne before taking this pill, but since being on it, the only time I break out is the week before my period, but nothing bad, just your normal pimple. I am thankful that I get 3 months' worth before I need to go refill again. Cons: I get super emotional, but it’s whatever. The worst is that I get really intense cravings and I ended up gaining weight."

• Ara...
• January 13, 2019

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "I have been on Estarylla for 5 months now, for endometriosis. Although it has taken my pain away, my periods are literally 3 weeks long. When I called my ob-gyn about it, they said I needed to ride it out until the 6-month mark to regulate my period. Absolutely do not recommend as a birth control. Will be changing at the 6-month mark."

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

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 its purpose, but the side effects are unbearable."

• Neg...
• November 10, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "This is the third and most likely last hormonal BCP I tried in order to reduce the debilitating pain I go through almost every month, on the first or second day of my period. If I don't wake up before my period cramps start to take some pain medication, there's a 90% chance I'll be throwing up whatever medication I take and then 3-4 times again after until I eventually fall asleep exhausted from all the vomit, diarrhea, dry heaving... I switched to this pill because the first BCP I tried made me have week-long breakthrough bleeding, and the second one left me depressed. This pill, though, left me severely depressed with no energy and made me bleed for 20 days straight... Sure, the cramps were gone, but I’d rather go through my cramps than this any day."

• Lun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 15, 2018

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "I have endometriosis and PCOS and started taking these to help stop the constant heavy bleeding I was going through for months at a time. It did help with reducing the bleed. I would go weeks without bleeding, but when I would bleed, it would take some time to stop. It was much lighter than I am used to, though, so it wasn’t a big deal. Over time, I began to lose a little weight, not much. My hair started falling out, my sex drive decreased to nothing, and I began to feel depressed. Almost a year later, the depression has become a lot worse. There are days when it is completely overwhelming, and I can’t do anything."

• HH...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "This is my 1st experience on BCP, and this is what was prescribed. I can't wait to end this pack and just suffer the horrible monthly cramps! Since taking these, I'm always nauseous, so fatigued, constantly very irritable. My mom thinks I'm suddenly acting depressed when I never have been in my whole life, enough to where she wants me to go to counseling. I'm breaking out, and it all seems to be this pill, the ruthless culprit!"

• Cgu...
• July 12, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "This birth control made me bleed for well over 8 days and counting. It's also making me shed stuff like crazy and daily cramps. I only took it because I have horrible, unbearable, intolerable cramps each month, and I decided to try it to avoid the cramps. While it did calm my usual extremely painful cramps, the continued bleeding and cramps make it not worth it. The only plus I can say is that it didn't break me out like others do, in fact, it may have helped my skin."

• kil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 19, 2015

"I only started birth control because my cramps every month were so severe I would vomit and could barely walk. This lessened my cramps only slightly, but added cramping throughout the whole month instead of it just being the first three days of my period. I went to my doctor and switched today because she feels I could do better and reduce my period from 5 days to only 3. I never had any negative side effects that I noticed. I've always had some problems with acne, but Sprintec did not change it either way. I also had no abnormal mood issues from this medication. Since the only reason I'm on it is to stop cramps, and it didn't do that, I have to switch. I hope my new one will be successful and not have any side effects!"

• Jus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2020

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "I have what’s called subcutaneous endometriosis. Basically, my endometriosis was caused by my c-sections. I was bleeding and bruising under my skin. Long story short, I had abdominal surgery to remove any cells that were up under my skin and Dr. removed the c-section “flap,” as I so lovingly called it. I had a good 2 years, endo grew back. Now trying the birth control option. This is my 4th month on this particular brand. My first 2 months were fantastic, and I slacked on the pill taking the 3rd month and had the worst, excruciating pains. The doctor told me to stick with it, so far, as long as I take the pills like I’m supposed to, all is great! My doc prescribed me Strattera for my ADD, and it has helped with anxiety and depression as well!"

• Kay...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 3, 2022

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "I wanted to start by saying everyone reacts differently to different drugs. What works for one person may not work for another. I am 23. I started taking it when I was 15 or 16. I originally started taking it to regulate my periods and clear my skin, and it worked. When I was 19, I had awful period pain; I discovered at 22 years old I had endo. I went into surgery and had it removed. Now I am taking it continuously. I still have random spotting, and my memory... well, my memory is shot. It's mostly my short-term memory. My boobs got bigger. I was a D; now I'm a DD, not complaining. The pill didn't make me gain; my endo did, though. Out of pocket, if you use Pill Club, it's $40 for 6 months or something like that."

• Not...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 17, 2018

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "2 stars for predictable periods. Periods were still painful and longer than normal. Nauseous every time I took it, even with food. Constant abdominal discomfort while on it. I felt depressed and unmotivated. I was on it for a year and decided to stop taking it after it was recommended that I take it continuously (skip sugar pill week) because I got a period the 2nd week that was heavy and very painful. As soon as I stopped, the pain diminished greatly and my mood improved. Won’t be going back to this."

• okl...
• February 23, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "For treating endometriosis and helping alleviate my painful and heavy-flowing periods, this did the trick. HOWEVER, it made me an absolute monster. My mood swings were out of control. I was either angry or incredibly sad all the time. My depression hit hard, and I had never been more anxious than I was on this medicine. I gained weight on this and lost all of my energy. The worst parts of myself were brought to the forefront on this medicine. I talked to my doctor, and she swiftly changed me to something else, and it was literally like magic when I got off of this. For two months, it felt like I had totally lost it, but once I got off this medicine, I got back to myself. I’m sure this works for some people, but it did not work for me at all."

• Jay...
• April 3, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "This is my first time taking birth control, and I was a bit scared because looking at the reviews for Mononessa, a lot of people said it caused them unpleasing side effects. My doctor originally prescribed me something else, it's like 'Tri-Ortho' something like that, and the pharmacist gave me the generic version, Mononessa. I have been on it for 7 whole days, and the only side effect I have is on the first day I felt a tad bit nauseous, but that is all. No major mood swings, headaches, or vomiting like I've seen a lot of people write, but everyone is different. My experience has been good so far. Hopefully, it will stay like this. I am prone to feeling side effects to medication, and I am honestly surprised I didn't get any severe ones... yet."

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2022

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "I’ve apparently had endometriosis since the day my period started - I am now 33 years old. Only in the last year, I’ve had episodes that are untreatable with heat pads or ibuprofen, unbearable 10/10 cramps, hot flashes, and fatigue in the mornings. I was put on combined birth control until it started to fail. I’m now on Tri-Sprintec. I started to get very mild cramps and light periods. It’s been 3 months, and I’m finally past the hives breaking out all over my body. My skin is still sensitive, but it was worth avoiding the unbearable pain, anxiety, and obvious progression of endo."

• ek1...
• February 19, 2018

"I was more than nervous to start taking birth control for many reasons. My main concern was that I was going to have breakthrough bleeding or really horrible side effects. I didn't have a quick start, so I waited for the first Sunday after my period to start the pill. Sunday just so happened to be the last day of my period, and I took the pill at 10:30 at night and had trouble sleeping the first night. My first days/week, I had VERY mild headaches and felt a BIT sick throughout the day. Definitely mild enough to ignore. My emotions have been fine, aside from crying a bit easier than normal. No bleeding, no weight gain, my skin is getting better, and I am overall very impressed with this birth control. It all depends on the person, though I got lucky, but I know some of my friends have had some side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "Was told this was the generic version of Sprintec that works just as well, that was a lie. I take birth control for my endometriosis and painful periods, but since I have been on this BC, I've been cramping and spotting every single day for 2 months. When I was on Sprintec, this never happened. I won't be taking this BC anymore."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "I had been on the Depo-Provera shot for many years, having a good experience. Towards the end, I had some bleeding. I went off it for 2 1/2 years. After meeting with my doctor, he put me on Mono-Linyah. I am 27 years old, 5 feet 1 inch, and weigh 115 lbs, possible endometriosis. I started on the first day of my cycle at 7:30 in the morning. By 10 am, I was experiencing a migraine, and by afternoon, I was nauseous. This continued for 6 days. Symptoms progressively got worse. The migraine was so bad I could hardly think straight. My stomach hurt so bad with cramps and gas. I was vomiting every day by 3 in the afternoon. As well, my left ovary, which was already enlarged, had the worst pains I’ve ever felt. I’ve had cysts rupture the past year and cause nausea and vomiting, but I’ve never had a pain this bad. It honestly felt like I had a baseball for my left ovary that was about to explode. I took my last pill on day 6 at 7:30 am, and the next day at 8 pm, I was finally feeling better."

• Anc...
• June 4, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "On a search for birth control that doesn't make me nauseous while helping my debilitating cramps, and this wasn't it. When my horrible cramps hit this month, I took the first pill of the pack and have felt so throw-up nauseous ever since after only 1 pill. I'm at a loss for what to do about my cramps at this point when the pill makes me so sick it's not worth taking it either."

• Nuh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2018

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "I rated it a 4 because I have only taken it for a week now and have already experienced mood swings. I just get super angry for no reason. Nausea, headaches, and since I’ve been taking it, I’ve been getting severe stomach cramps. I want to keep taking it to help my periods because they are painful and long due to endometriosis, so hopefully it will stop, but we will see."

• Anonymous
• March 1, 2009

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "This medicine is the only one that I have used that actually keeps my endometriosis from coming back. I have tried many birth controls, and this one works for me."

• Epl...
• August 9, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate "I have had abnormal bleeding and digestive problems due to endometriosis for about six months now. The digestive problems have not changed, but the abnormal bleeding has stopped."