Norethindrone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Dis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2022

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I have struggled with depression and anxiety for years. When I decided to get back on birth control at age 43, my Dr. prescribed Heather because pills with estrogen had a high risk of adverse reaction with an antidepressant I'm taking. After 3 months of extreme fatigue, super irritability, increased depression/constant crying, hair loss, acne, insane bleeding with large clots, bloating, cramps, headache, and back pain, all my Dr. (who I used to love) said was, 'I'm sorry you're having trouble adjusting to the hormones.' I feel like I've been set back several months on the progress I'd been making with my emotional issues. I stopped taking it today and can't wait to get back to 'normal.' Beware!"

• Jes...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 24, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "If you’re trying not to get pregnant, do not take this Errin birth control! I was put on this due to acute high blood pressure by my PCP after being on the combo pill for years. Six months in, I ended up having an ectopic pregnancy and having to have surgery to remove it along with my entire right fallopian tube. I never missed a pill or was late. Took it by alarm every single day! Be aware!"

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2022

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I was very wary of starting these pills based on the negative reviews, but so far have had a great experience with them. I have actually had clearer skin, less cramps, and no other side effects to note. I was tired the first few days until I got used to them. I take them at exactly the same time every day and have had no issues with spotting, irregular, or long periods as other users have. I have also been sexually active without condoms and no pregnancy, so they appear to work well. I am over 30 with PCOS, so progestin-only pills were my only option, and so far very pleased."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2020

Norethindrone for Endometriosis "I have had excessive bleeding, blood clots, and bad cramps since 2016. This medicine, Aygestin, is my last resort, I've been trying to avoid surgery. This medicine has helped with my symptoms, however, I have experienced some side effects from Aygestin: 1. Allergy symptoms: runny nose and sneezing (daily). 2. Acid reflux (daily). 3. Nervousness (occasional). 4. Mood swings, feeling uptight (daily). 5. Feeling hot (daily). 6. Trouble sleeping (occasional). 7. Frequent urge to urinate. 8. Weight gain. Although I had these side effects, it is still better than what I had previously experienced, I am considering surgery. I just want to feel somewhat normal again."

• Bri...
• June 30, 2016

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on plenty of birth control methods. From the ring, patch, IUD, and pills. Nothing seemed to work, then (as a healthcare professional) I decided to research and try Norethindrone (Ortho Micronor). This was the best decision, Sharobel and Micronor are my favorites! No weight gain (like I've had on others), no anxiety issues/depression. Sex drive is the same. I will NOT go back to anything else! I'm so grateful."

• Hal...
• November 25, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've started taking this Jencycla BC because estrogen-based pills give me high blood pressure. I've been on it for about 2 years and haven't had any problems. Sometimes I get my period, sometimes I just spot, and other times not at all. No side effects for me, really. I take it at the exact same time every day as prescribed, and I have never gotten pregnant. You have to take it at the same time every day, or it won't work. Overall, 8/10."

• Anonymous
• October 23, 2011

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I am a healthy, active college student, and I have experienced no negative side effects from this pill. I was scared to start it because so many other users gave it bad reviews, but I've been on it for 3 months and I've had no bad side effects at all. I'm also not pregnant, so the pill seems to be working correctly. Micronor hasn't changed my moods or made me gain weight. The only noticeable change has been my breast size. Within the first month of taking Micronor, my bra size increased from a C to a D. I use condoms with Micronor to be extra safe since it is not quite as effective at preventing pregnancy as other birth control pills."

• J B...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 3, 2020

For Endometriosis "Been on 5 mg once a day now for six months. Taking for endo pain. New doc put me on this higher dose as a last resort and it’s now working well. Initially had bloating, moodiness, some insomnia, and mild cramps. Periods stopped after 3 mo. Have had spotting for long periods of time but recently stopped. I also had some migraines with aura about four times a week, but it completely has stopped, and they never caused pain, which my doctor monitored. I’m 50, but of late I have like hot flashes a lot. Used to get maybe a few a week at night, which caused insomnia. But of late, I get this wave of heat coming over me all times of the day. With the Covid thing, I take my temps twice a day, but nothing. I almost feel like I’m fighting a bug but no other symptoms. Overall, I would take it again as it’s completely changed my quality of life for the better. Anyone else having hot flashes? Lol."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 1, 2021

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started the Heather mini pill in October 2019 due to being diagnosed with uterine fibroids. I went to the doctor because my periods suddenly became extremely painful. I asked the doctor for this pill because I read it had less of an occurrence of blood clots, and I have antiphospholipid syndrome, which puts me at a slightly higher risk of clotting. It did halt my periods completely for the first few months, but they did come back. The pill did still improve my periods as there was no more pain. But I feel obligated to share that I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer, and I am only 35 years old. No other women in my family have ever had breast cancer, but I am the first woman to be on birth control pills. I truly feel that this pill may be a direct link to my diagnosis, and I have stopped it immediately. Please be careful with this medication."

• Sar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 17, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I started using Micronor because I heard it lacked estrogen and I heard it was a healthier method of birth control. I'm surprised by all the poor reviews because I had absolutely no problem with this pill. I'm 5'4" and 120 pounds, and I never work out. I had no weight gain, no depression/moodiness, no lowered libido, etc. So don't get scared off by the reviews, everybody's different. I combined this medication with a condom because I've heard it's common to get pregnant on this pill. For that reason, I'm ending my use this month (after 8-9 months) and switching to the combined pill Alesse because I want to try condomless sex with my partner. Give it a try :) you can always stop using it if you have issues."

• Anonymous
• April 11, 2018

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I just switched to this pill from the combined one. I don’t do well with birth control, but condoms make me itchy after sex. I just wanted to input from any hypochondriacs like me who look at these threads for info that EVERYONE EXPERIENCES HORMONES DIFFERENT! What worked or didn’t work for someone won't always affect you the same! So keep that in mind before freaking out! I remind myself this every time I read BC reviews!"

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2021

Norethindrone for Amenorrhea "Starting Errin has seriously been a life-changer. I’m 37, and for the last two years or so, I’ve been dealing with major hormonal fluctuations, migraines, super heavy periods lasting 10 days, mood swings, insomnia, you name it. Basically, all the symptoms that come along with perimenopause. All of my symptoms essentially disappeared after taking Errin… and the best part is my mood has significantly improved. I’m more calm and feel more at peace on the daily. I’m so happy I decided to give this a try."

• Sen...
• January 8, 2021

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I was prescribed Errin for BC as I cannot take estrogen. For the first month, my only side effect was sore breasts. That went away. The second month, my side effect was a racing heart. Also, during this time, I developed a recurring yeast infection problem. The racing heart went away the 3rd month, but the constipation started. Constipation and yeast infections from a dry vagina. I stopped halfway through the 4th month because I couldn’t take the constipation anymore, and any time I had sex, I'd get a yeast infection. Two other things this entire course of time on the pill. First, it intensified my anxiety and made me paranoid, and second, it got rid of my sex drive. I think the only thing I liked about it was that it made my period lighter and shorter, but didn’t affect it at all otherwise. I’m writing this review because the side effects I experienced I hadn’t heard anyone else talk about. I never got pregnant, though, which is good, so I would consider this effective, hence the 9/10, but I will never take hormonal BC again."

• Kor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've been on this birth control, Heather, for 2 months. I'm pretty sure the mechanism of action for this drug is actually just abstinence because bleeding and cramping for 3.5 weeks each month is not conducive to having sex. The depression (which I have no prior history of) doesn't help. My medical professional never warned me about any side effects and has since told me to 'stick it out', so I'll give it a full three months. I had been on estrogen-based birth control for over 20 years and loved it, but hypertension :( At this point, though, I'd almost rather have the hypertension. And can I just take a moment to rant that in all my many trips to the gyno over the years for birth control, no one has EVER brought up vasectomy, when uterine ablation (literally burning out the inside of the uterus) has been suggested though. Come on!! Vasectomy was the first thing my partner suggested (bless him), so we may end up going that route."

• pri...
• November 19, 2009

Norethindrone for Endometriosis "Having no periods every month is wonderful, and all my pain from endometriosis has subsided. I feel wonderful, but I did experience quite a bit of weight gain with this medication, but in the long run, it is worth it."

• Abl...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 27, 2015

Norethindrone for Endometriosis "First 4 months I had a period every 2 weeks, extreme bloating (15 lbs), very tender breasts, but those all went away. After this, my periods evened out to every 28 days. I had some mild acne, and my PMS and cramps were very, very mild. About a year in, I went off these pills because I was very depressed and suicidal. I had also developed severe insomnia, social anxiety, and was constantly freezing. Within days of being off these pills, my depression disappeared (I have never been depressed before), I'm warm at a temperature below 78 degrees, and I can sleep. I can't have estrogen, so these pills were a godsend for my severe PMS and cramps, but the mental side effects were horrible and developed slowly. Be careful."

• Ven...
• May 6, 2016

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm 41 and have had heavy periods for 3 years. I was bleeding for 10 straight days before seeing my OB. I did tests and vaginal ultrasounds, and my OB says everything looks fine. She put me on Micronor because of my HBP and because of my age. I was having breakthrough bleeding for 3 weeks after starting on Micronor. After the 3 weeks, I guess I had my period because it was heavier. I still had a little spotting afterwards, and thankfully it tapered off after a few days. Now no blood, it stopped, and I'm period free. I'm now in my first week of my second pack. I don't really have any side effects, just a little hungrier, but no weight gain yet. My complexion is fine, no mood swings, my sex life is fine, no depression either."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2020

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "So I started to take Errin because this was what was suggested. I regret it so much. I took it every day on time - I had an alarm set so I know it was taken on time religiously. I started to bleed constantly, and it got to the point the clots that started to come out were huge. Like ungodly, my new normal became multiple periods in a month, it sucked. Costing more in hygienic products in a month than I have spent over 3 months without taking it, I shouldn't be going through the big box of tampons in a week. -_- When they normally last me months, granted everyone can experience different things. But this is my experience and why I rated it what I did."

• woo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 6, 2023

For Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy "I'm taking this pill for a different reason than most. I'm transgender (FTM), and I use it to stop my period while waiting to start HRT. I'm on 5 mg, and it works great. I have heavy periods with intense cramps that leave me writhing on the floor in pain. It took 3 months for my period to fully stop, but each month was lighter than the last, and I didn't have any debilitating cramps. I occasionally get cramps with no bleeding, but I mentioned it to my doctor, and she said it's nothing to worry about, seeing as I'm on a lower dose. My body still has a monthly hormone cycle, I just don't bleed. If you're looking for relief from all period symptoms, this may not be for you. For this nature of medication, everyone is very different. My experience is not what everybody else will experience."

• CCa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I am on my second pack of Jencycla and highly considering calling it quits. My periods were always 3-4 days prior to taking this pill, and the past month, my period lasted for 9 days and was heavy the entire time. My period stopped for 5 days, and now I'm bleeding again. In a little over a month, I've gained close to 5 lbs, my skin feels different, I have on/off depression and moodiness, and seriously, the random and constant cramping. Also, I don't know if anyone else has noticed this, but I swear I can smell chemicals from my skin, and it only started once I started taking this birth control. It's a very noticeable and strong chemical smell that's especially strong on my hands. No amount of washing with soap gets rid of it. I'm giving this one more month, and if the side effects don't stop/slow down, I'm going to try a different pill."

• Dor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2021

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I literally just started taking this pill about a month and a half ago, and so far my anxiety has been much worse. I missed my period, I've had bad bloating, I felt sick to my stomach for a week, and to top everything off, I’ve gotten some sort of infection in my private area! I have NEVER in my life gotten an infection! I’m extremely unsatisfied with this pill, but my doctor refuses to put me on another one!"

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Before I got on this pill, I looked up the reviews and was terrified from all the terrible things I read, but my gyne highly recommended it for me, and I’m happy she did. I’ve been on this pill for about two months now, and my experience has been great. Before getting on this pill, I would have terrible heavy periods that came along with cramps, acne, tender breasts, and mood swings. I have not gotten my period at all since starting it, only spotting with minor cramps. And I have not had any other terrible side effect. I would say give it a try because not everyone’s body is the same."

• mac...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 7, 2022

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've been on Jencycla for probably close to 2 years now. I was taken off of regular BC because I was prone to migraines. My old pills were perfect, did everything they needed to do; lessened cramps, regulated my period, and helped with acne. Since being on these pills, I feel like a different person. I have major mood swings, become super moody, my anxiety is at an all-time high, I have bloating, 0 sex drive, and my periods are all over the place (missing a period one month, then having three the next). I experience period symptoms all of the time (cramping, spotting, nausea), my hair is thinning, and I am always tired. I've talked to my doctor about other progestin-only options, and none of them sound any better. Honestly debating going off them altogether because the only benefit this pill has had is preventing pregnancy and only because I take it at the exact same time every day."

• Jom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2019

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had been bleeding for about two months, and the doctor originally prescribed the combo pill, which made me feel off balance. I was switched to this pill, Heather, and almost immediately it stopped the bleeding. I think our bodies are all different, so what works for one person may not work for another. I'm just relieved I found this medication."

• HLN...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 12, 2014

For Endometriosis "I have endometriosis and fibroids and had a terrible time last year when I visited my sister in Colorado. I was having horrific cramps that radiated up my back, in my butt, and down my legs. I ended up in the ER there and was told I may have had a cyst burst. I was told that higher elevations will make cramps a lot worse if you are not used to the elevation. When we drove up in the mountains, the cramps got significantly worse. They gave me some strong pain medication, but it really only made me groggy, and the pain was still there. When I came back home and visited my doctor, she put me on these. So far, it has been over a year, and I have had no periods, no cramps, and no pain! It's like a miracle! Unfortunately, I have gained weight though."