Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding User Reviews (Page 2)

• apa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2019

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel "My review may not be fair since it's only been about a week that I have been on Cryselle (ethinyl estradiol 0.030 mg and norgestrel 0.30 mg). I had been on Minastrin 24 FE (ethinyl estradiol 0.020 mg and norethindrone acetate 1 mg) for years, and they recently discontinued it. I started Cryselle, and I have had a migraine every single day since then. My migraines cause nausea, and I feel horrible. My doctor wants me to give it 3 months before we make a decision on whether to keep taking it or not. Hopefully, it will help with bleeding. When Minastrin 24 FE was first discontinued, I was put on Blisovi (the generic of Minastrin 24 FE), which did nothing for me for 3 months. I bled for 3 weeks straight taking Blisovi."

• mid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2022

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel "The first pack I had no issues. It was almost like I was taking nothing. Second pack, I began to have painful cystic acne pop up on my cheeks and lower jawline. I was almost finished with the pack, and due to my work schedule, took them off schedule (minutes to a few hours) for I think 3-4 days straight. Hell promptly began. I started bleeding lightly during the day and heavily during the night. At about 6 pm every day, painful cramps would begin to set in, back pain would intensify, breasts were swollen and tender, and flow increased during the night. I was getting up 2-3 times to empty my diva cup. I skipped 3 days of pills desperate for relief, and it worsened. It got to the point I was emptying my cup every hour/1.5 hours, and was leaking. Instructed to finish the third pack, and we’d reevaluate. Finished it. Still bleeding. Instructed to take 2 pills for 3 days, and if the bleeding didn’t stop we’d have to find a different option. So far, the extra pill has made the bleeding worse."

• Kdr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel "Since this is a common side effect, I am going to ask my provider about it. I am experiencing a lot of breast tenderness. It started pretty much after being on this one or two days. I am a week in, and it's rather painful. They feel somewhat swollen."

• Kan...
• April 17, 2020

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel "Please do not ever take this pill. After a lifetime of smooth, glowing skin, I suddenly had extremely severe cystic and hormonal acne and wildly textured skin that nothing seemed to help. I would have two-week periods and be left with barely any time to recover in between them. I was constantly so mean and moody that everybody around me would have to walk on eggshells. I lived through an actual nightmare for three years until I quit Cryselle. After stopping the pill, I literally feel amazing."

• c16...
• December 25, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel "I've tried many birth controls, probably about eight, but this one stands out in my memory as the worst just because of the side effects. I will say I can appreciate a short period, four days I believe? I was on this pill for only a month a while back, but if I recall correctly that was the month I reached my highest weight ever, gaining ten pounds. I got rather irritable and was glad when I switched to Quartette and apologized for snapping at people :)"

• Jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2015

"I'm only 17 and had to start taking birth control pills because I had cysts in my ovaries that started bleeding so severely, it caused me to be hospitalized for a week and needed transfusions. I still had spotting after I was discharged, but once I finally started taking these pills (insurance issues), the bleeding stopped altogether. I have had no weight gain, and my skin has cleared up so much. I would recommend this pill to anyone."

• Far...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2020

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel "I used to take Cryselle and loved it. Always knew when my period was coming, super light periods for 4 days. I was without insurance for a while, so had to stop. Now I’m back on it but the generic brand. OMG, horrible!!!! My first period was so heavy that I had to use super tampons every 2 hours. Since then (2 months now), I have had breakthrough bleeding every single day. Sometimes it’s more heavy bleeding, but it’s usually just when I wipe. I also pass small clots and bloody tissue. It’s been absolutely horrible. I’m going to have to find a pharmacy that carries actual Cryselle."

• Fox...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2019

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel "I have been taking this medication, and now I am always so annoyed."

• I...
• January 2, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel "I get severe acne now, I sweat more often than not now, and I now have cramping - which I have never had before. Plus, I start my period early and end late."

• Kim...
• June 6, 2011

"I find that I sweat a lot when taking this birth control, as well as facial hair. Lately, I have noticed that I have been getting blemishes on my face. Will be discussing this with the doctor."

• Anonymous
• April 23, 2009

"Migraine ratio increased. Bleeding stopped and started, no rhythm to it at all. Not overly effective in this particular case."

• DMH...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel "On the third pack, and bleeding has yet to stop. Sometimes the bleeding is actually lighter on the week of my period."

• Cry...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2023

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel "When I first started taking it, I had no problems. After a break, I started taking it again, and I’ve started bleeding for a very long time - 11 days. My cycle is usually 5 days."