Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel and Bleeding: What Users Say (Page 2)

• E72...
• January 27, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel for Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for nearly 6 months. In the beginning, I got that it wasn't awful, I did experience mood swings at first and breakthrough bleeding. The longer I have been on it, the more consistent it's almost as if I have my period 3 weeks on and one week off. It has made me severely irritable, to put it nicely, and because I have been bleeding so much, my sex drive has also suffered. I would not recommend this birth control to anybody. In my opinion, it's awful."

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

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "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."

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel "I have been on many different birth control pills (Microgestin, Necon, and Nortrel). I take the birth control continuously without the placebos, so I won't have a cycle. I had breakthrough bleeding and really bad side effects with all the aforementioned pills. A friend of mine was taking Lo-Ogestrel, and she highly recommended trying it. I finally convinced my doctor to prescribe me Lo-Ogestrel. Since taking these pills, they are doing what they're supposed to do. I have no side effects whatsoever and no bleeding. I am very happy with these pills compared to what I was on. Everyone's body is different, so it will take a few pills to find what works for you."

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

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "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."

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

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "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."

• VB1...
• April 2, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel for Birth Control "I switched to this because it is the highest dosage after experiencing breakthrough bleeding on my last pill, which I was also on for two years. All breakthrough bleeding has stopped, and my period has even shortened from 7 days on my old pill to 5 days on this one. I experienced some nausea in the mornings the first day or two of each new pill pack the first couple of months, but this only lasted maybe 3-4 months, and I have experienced this symptom every time I try a new birth control, so I do not know if it is specific to this pill. I also gained about 10 lbs the first couple of months that shed a few months later, but this is also a typical symptom I have experienced on every pill I have tried. Overall, this pill works and has no serious symptoms."

• Axm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel for Birth Control "I started this birth control completely fine the first week. After the first week, I started bleeding badly and continued to take the pill. I had been bleeding for 3 months straight while on Cryselle."

• Anonymous
• April 23, 2009

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "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 for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "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 for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "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."