Ortho Micronor User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Jil...
• June 4, 2014

For Birth Control "My only problem is that if I ever miss my pill just by one day, I automatically get a normal four-day period the next day, even if I take a double dose, and once again get my period every 16th of the month."

• Jus...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I am taking Micronor for over a year now. My doctor prescribed it because I have bad migraines, which get worse with combination pills. I was super happy in the beginning because my migraines stopped completely, but over time the other side effects became worse and worse: my breasts are extremely swollen and painful, my husband cannot hug me, it really hurts, terrible cramps, spotting for 15 days nonstop, and mood swings. I had to stop, unfortunately. I'm not sure if Cerazette could be better, but it looks like it is about the same."

• bri...
• May 1, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for approximately 7 months. I really like it (for one reason, no period!) This concerned me at first because a period shows you that you aren't pregnant, and also it is what our bodies naturally do. However, no cramps or anything like that is great! I changed to this pill because I was having some of the more severe side effects from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I do like Micronor. However, since taking this pill, I have back acne like crazy!!! I am 21 and am blessed to say I have never had acne in the past. After 2 or 3 months of taking Micronor, I broke out on my back, and I'm talking 10 or more bumps at a time! It's awful. Lately though, it is less severe. Only complaint. Satisfied overall."

• Lex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2021

For Birth Control "I was nervous about trying Ortho Micronor because I've read a few negative reviews. But in reality, people only really leave reviews when they feel negatively about something, so it's kind of biased. Anyway, this birth control is working great for me. I've been on it for about 5 months, no abnormal bleeding or any side effects at all. I haven't had a period yet, which is convenient for me. I did have some spotting for about 2 days because I missed a dose, but otherwise it's great. Of course, this is my personal experience, but I just wanted to share my positive review!"

• Ale...
• August 11, 2015

For Birth Control "So I have been taking this for about 5 days now, and I felt compelled to write a review. I have taken tons of different birth control methods consisting of both hormones of estrogen and progestin. I am pleased to say that so far, this has been working well for me. I think it is worth a shot to try, but as you know, every woman is different. I am still thinking this is too good to be true, but it has been a blessing so far to not wake up dizzy, fatigued, with headaches, or nausea. The only things I have noticed so far are some bloating, light spotting, very little fatigue (nothing compared to other birth controls), and a slight stomach cramp before my alarm goes off to take the pill (perhaps when it's almost run out?). Worth a try."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2020

For Endometriosis "I have been on this pill, Ortho Micronor, for 3 months due to a hemo cyst, and the endo hemo cyst went away, but periods are now happening every 3 weeks, not 4 weeks. The pain and flow are the same. If you are not sexually active and don't have a cyst, don't take this. It has done nothing to help with my endo or chronic pain. I am still experiencing sciatic pain and painful ovulations. Nothing has changed. In fact, I got more help from my anti-inflammatory diet, Advil, and yoga to regulate my cycles and minimize the cramp pain. I definitely do not want to have my period every 3 weeks. Seeing the doctor on Monday. I also do not want to go on Vissane, which causes worse side effects than Micronor does either. I want to be hormone and drug-free."

• def...
• March 31, 2015

For Birth Control "I haven't been on this pill long, but so far I haven't gotten any migraines, which is the main reason I switched to Micronor. I was on Gildess (hate that pill) and had horrible headaches. I haven't gained weight, and haven't bled at all either. The only problem is that I've broken out on my chest, but that's a lot easier to deal with than headaches. Like this pill so far."

• ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2012

For Birth Control "I've only ever taken Loestrin Fe. My doctor urged me to switch due to my risk of stroke on Loestrin because of my migraines. I NEVER had any side effects. With Ortho Micronor, I'm all over the place! The first two weeks of use, my taste was off. Nothing tasted the way it was supposed to, and some things were a very muted version of their signature flavor. I have had mild abdominal cramps, but none during menstruation. But prior, I experienced severe breast tenderness. Not enjoyable at all! My period lasts a straight seven days at the beginning of a new pill pack. The very worst side effect: at about the third week, my head, face, and neck became extremely oily. If things don't even out, I'll be looking for a new pill."

• Cel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2020

For Birth Control "Okay, so I started this pill the first day of my period (which is what's recommended so you won't have breakthrough bleeding), and the first month I experienced cramping, nausea, and I was a bit moody. After the first month, it actually got better, and I was convinced I wouldn't have any more side effects because of how great I felt. I'm now on my 5th pack, and I'm experiencing a lot of cramping, and it's really annoying. I had these migraines for like 3 days straight, and I've been irritable, so I guess the side effects can come and go. I take it at the exact time, sometimes 10 minutes later. I'm also now experiencing vaginal drying during sex, and this wasn't a problem before. So, I don't know, I'm debating on continuing to take it. I've never been a fan of birth control, but so far I haven't gotten pregnant, and I had a baby 9 months ago, by the way. I'll see how it goes... so far, it's better than the combo pill for me personally because I experienced horrible side effects with combo pills."

• Hay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking the Micronor pill after the Cerelle pill didn't agree with me. I was on Micronor for 3 weeks and had to stop it, I was getting different side effects, my breasts were so sore I could barely touch them, and I was getting cramps constantly (up to the point I was taking tablets every four hours). Then I started getting really weird cramps, which I can only describe as contractions. I felt hot and sweaty with these pains and felt like I was going to pass out. I stopped taking it after I had 3 of these attacks as it was making me feel unwell. Has anyone else had this side effect on the Micronor pill? I haven't had any since stopping this pill. The only good thing about it was it did actually stop the bleeding."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 30, 2017

For Birth Control "This has been one of the best birth controls for me. I don’t get any cramping, bloating, pain, weight gain, and my periods were very light and short (2-3 days). My skin was really clear. I don’t think it messed with my libido, but I do think it made me a lot drier during intercourse. I was on it for almost 2 years, stopped taking it because I was dealing with other health concerns, but thinking about starting back on it. The only inconvenience is taking it in the same time frame, but it’s the pill so..."

• Kat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 5, 2020

For Birth Control "I wish I had never even heard of this pill, Ortho Micronor. I switched to it because the combination pill started giving me migraines. The first month was great. And then I gained about 15 pounds overnight and broke out in cystic acne all along my jawline and chin. I’ve been off it now for two months. The weight came off as fast as I put it on, thank God. But my skin is ruined. It won’t stop breaking out. I’ve never had acne like this in my life, not even as a teenager. I wouldn’t recommend this pill to my worst enemy."

• kdd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for about 5 months now. I still have a period even though you aren't supposed to get one with this pill. My periods used to be 3-4 days, but now they're a long 7-8 days. My periods were regular, but now they are irregular. But as for birth control, this works pretty well. I take it every day at the same time and have never missed a pill. I do feel nauseated when I take it without a meal. I've always had hormonal acne, but it has not made it any worse. The only con to this pill is that you feel bloated all the time. I've had unprotected sex and protected sex with this pill and have had no babies."

• Ban...
• June 27, 2019

For Birth Control "I like this 'mini pill' way better than the combo pills. A week after switching, I had a long period that lasted for about 12 days. However, after that, I didn't have a period again for about 5 months! When college finals stress came around, I got my period again twice, six weeks apart. Since then, things have calmed down and I don't have a period again. As far as other side effects go, when I first switched to this pill, I had some headaches and cramping for the first month, but those went away as my body adjusted. The only lasting side effect is that my breasts are swollen and tender a lot more, but it's not too bad. Plus, they look more full, which is not a complaint. I don't think this pill is helping my skin like the combo pills with estrogen, but it certainly isn't hurting it either. I do use condoms with this pill to prevent pregnancy, as it's not as effective as the combo pill."

• Swa...
• October 27, 2015

For Birth Control "Micronor for 4 months now - switched from Tricylin Lo because I had high BP, and apparently Micronor isn't as bad as combo pills. I was told to take it at the time I was least likely to have sex - so I picked noon, that was stupid. Of the 4 months, I've spotted/bled significantly 90% of the time. I've noticed if you don't take it EXACTLY at the same time, you will spot - it's always 1 or 2 hours after taking the pill. My doctor told me it's only a 21-hour pill and then it wears off - so I think every freaking day I get the reboot period button pushed. It's hell. Period sex sucks - this pill might as well be called the Abstinence pill - I miss my combo pill. I think it raises my BP to have to buy 4x lady products."

• Lyn...
• May 9, 2011

For Birth Control "I was switched to this from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, and it was a horrible experience. My skin is so oily now, and I have breakouts constantly. I have gained about 10 pounds on this pill, and I had bad abdominal pain. The timing was an issue also, with other pills, it's not that big a deal if you are half an hour late, but with this pill, even as little as 30 minutes caused heavy spotting. I am switching back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo this week."

• Anonymous
• July 4, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "The first year was fine, but now I'm constantly bleeding, have constant spots on my face, which I've never had. I have also gained a lot of weight inexplicably, which just makes me constantly think it's baby weight, which is not good at all! Better than the IUD by a long shot, though."

• zuz...
• December 13, 2009

For Birth Control "After I started taking it, my breasts got so tender I couldn't even walk fast. Instead of not having a period, I had mine more than usual. After very bad three months, everything is good. But they are VERY SENSITIVE in timing. If I'm half an hour late taking them, I get my period! But not just time, but also STRESS, whenever I'm stressed or get very upset, I also get my period."

• Jul...
• March 7, 2018

For Birth Control "Pros: I never got periods or cramps. Cons: 1. Depression - Regardless of the new studies that came out stating progestin-only birth control isn't linked to depression, it still does mess up with your hormones. I've had the worst depression episode of my whole life. I didn't believe the people that blamed birth control for causing fights between their partners. But now I believe it. Once I switched back to estrogen-progestin birth control, I am now back to my normal mood. 2. Acne - I've had the worst acne in my life on this birth control. I had constant deep cystic acne. My skin cleared after I stopped taking this pill."

• SAM...
• December 11, 2020

For Birth Control "I was having heavy periods, causing some minor issues with my iron levels and affecting my ability to work. In 3 months, I have had a total of 27 days without bleeding of some sort. These non-bleeding days have not happened all at once, but a day here and there. I have had spotting that varies from very light to 'Is this a period?' amount. I've had extra periods. I've had an increase in the number of clots produced. I went from using 30 tampons and 10-20 pads per month to using around 96 tampons and 30-45 pads per month. My last period started almost a week early and lasted 12 days. 3 of those days produced so much clotting that I couldn't work because I needed to change my tampon every hour because the clots were oozing out. My gynecologist has decided I need an 'emergency' exam due to the amount of bleeding and clotting that has happened and to see what our next step is since this pill has made my issues much worse."

• Jul...
• February 11, 2020

For Birth Control "I'm 22. I’m currently on my second pack of Micronor. I was originally on the combined pill for awful/irregular periods, but I hated the depression and body image issues it would give me. I'd gain 5-8 pounds despite the fact that I work out 3 days a week. I could see it in my belly, thighs, hips, and breasts. So I got off it. But then I became sexually active. So I started this mini pill hoping it would be better. It’s been GREAT so far!! My weight has stayed constant, my libido has been great, and it’s been GREAT for birth control (we don’t use condoms either, BUT I take my pills on time. I only missed a pill once, but I took it 10 hours later and I didn’t have sex again for 9 days). No complaints, besides occasionally feeling a bit down and being a LITTLE drier down there during sex. My cycles are normally long, and this pill hasn’t changed that. I still get my periods late, which is fine. I’m hoping this pill eliminates my periods altogether like it did for some."

• Che...
• October 26, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking this pill about six weeks ago. The first couple of weeks I had a bit of bleeding, but I think that was partly my fault, not taking it at exactly the same time each day, but since I have, all has been well. My boobs seem quite sensitive but larger, so I cannot complain. All in all, I cannot fault it, no spots, headaches, or noticeable weight gain as yet."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2016

For Birth Control "I was put on this because combo birth control made me super dizzy with migraines and throwing up. I was super nervous to take this pill because of the reviews. However, so far this is the only pill that has worked! I do have cramps randomly and I am bloated a lot. No migraines or dizziness! It does mess up your period though! Mine is never regular."

• Lde...
• January 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I was on another mini pill and bled daily, so I went to the family planning clinic, and they put me on this. Initially, I went through the range of side effects, including nausea, PMT, etc., but that was just for a couple of weeks. I have been on it for 5 months, and it's fine. I still get a period, but it's a lot lighter than it was before, as I have a fibroid. I have unprotected sex and no issues so far."

• Cam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on Ortho Micronor for two weeks now, it's been an absolute roller coaster. I've had strange sensations in my legs, severe depressive episodes, mood swings, heart palpitations, headaches, and am currently experiencing what seems to be another period exactly one week after having my last one. I think if this continues, I'm going back to the GP for a new prescription."