Norethindrone and Bleeding: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Big...
• June 13, 2022

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Took this birth control for 1 1/2 months, and it was the absolute worst experience I’ve ever had. I was prescribed this medicine due to a cyst that kept rupturing and causing me lots of pain. I’ve already had 1 ovary removed due to this, but the doctors didn’t want to remove this one. I bled the entire 1 1/2 months with cramps so bad that I took pain meds daily. I couldn’t even walk straight, the pain was so bad. Halfway through, I started producing blood clots the size of golf balls. They were so big I could feel them sliding out when I stood up. Finally, I was switched to SLYND and instantly stopped bleeding. I wouldn’t recommend this pill to anyone. It was the most miserable month of my life."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "So glad I found this thread. I was rushed to the hospital after fainting on the street two weeks ago. My last two periods have been like a flood, so my hemoglobin dropped a lot. I got a blood transfusion and was prescribed norethindrone. But I've been on my period for two weeks now, even with fibroids, after 10 days or so, it would've ended by now. I think this pill is the cause of the prolonged bleeding. I'll check with my gyno visit this Wednesday. But, like some of you mentioned, I'm scared of having an IUD, and I just hate BC pills in general, there are too many side effects. I also had a myomectomy 2 years ago and am still having the same issues. I'm considering Lupron or embolization at this point. I want kids, but at this rate, my health is more important."

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2017

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Due to my history of migraine with aura, my doctor suggested I went with a non-estrogen birth control. I went back and forth about the copper IUD and the pill. I decided against the IUD because it isn't a painless process for those who haven't yet had children. I've been on Jolivette for a month now. The first few weeks were difficult. I had breakthrough bleeding (bleeding between your periods) and quite terrible anxiety. If I had stopped taking it then, I would have rated this med a 2 or 3. After about 2.5 weeks in, my anxiety subsided, the breakthrough bleeding stopped, and everything balanced. I was even able to decrease the strength of my anxiety medicine. My PMDD and endometriosis have been easier to bear, and so far, so good."

• Ano...
• January 1, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "The first two weeks were perfectly fine. I feel like my breasts got bigger/fuller, but they became really sensitive and sore all the time. Then about the third week came around, and I missed one pill by a little bit, and I haven't stopped bleeding since. (I've been bleeding for three weeks straight with unusual dark colored discharge.) Also, my skin and just about everything feels super dry compared to normal. Haven't gained weight or gotten zits, so I guess that's okay. Drive is through the roof, but I can't do anything. :^( Hoping this bleeding will stop soon. Might go to the doc."

• Che...
• October 26, 2015

Norethindrone 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."

• No...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2021

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I got a boyfriend and wanted to start taking birth control, so my gyno put me on this one due to the fact I get migraines and being close to 35 y/o. This pill has been the absolute worst. I had a period that was the worst period of my life. I bled so heavily for 6 days. Went 6 days and then started bleeding again. Currently bleeding now, 5th day of bleeding. My mood has been horrible. I can't stand myself. Bloating is terrible. I just threw my pills in the trash. No more."

• Jes...
• November 10, 2017

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on the Lyza mini-pill for a year and a half now. If you are like me and are bleeding way more often than you're not, DO NOT listen to your doctor. I bleed for 3-5 weeks, and then I will get a week (maybe 2) if I'm lucky of no bleeding. I am constantly bloated and severely crampy. All I can do is lay with a heating pad to get some relief. And when I say bleeding... I mean HEAVY from start to finish. I use at least 3 super-sized tampons a day because I bleed through them. My doctor, however, says it's 'normal.' Idk what the hell their definition of normal is, but this is NOT it!"

• Anonymous
• October 11, 2017

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I hate this pill. I won't get pregnant because I won't stop bleeding to even have sex. This is a headache. I have been bleeding light to medium for about 2 weeks. This has been happening for a very long time. I'd be happy if I can go 5 days without blood. Don't take this pill if you can help it."

• Tan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Been on Errin birth control pill for about 2 months. I ended my normal cycle September 3rd. On September 12th, I started my period again and am still bleeding heavily. I immediately stopped after I began my period within a week of it ending. Drinking a lot of water to try and flush everything out and hoping that this stops soon."

• Jay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Hated every moment of it!! Went to the doctor because of continuous abnormal bleeding from June 10 - August 8th, they prescribed me the norethindrone. I started it that day and have been bleeding nonstop for the past three weeks, with severe cramping and abdominal pain. Blood clots the size of my hand and lower back pain. There has been no break for me, and yesterday I had decided to stop the pill and feel remarkably better overnight."

• Kbm...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 21, 2021

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've been on birth control for 5 years now. I started out on Cryselle for 3 years. I generally liked it, but it made me extremely paranoid and depressed. A new doctor then changed me to Nora-Be. I bled for a month straight, had horrible headaches, and started having terrible acne. I called my doctor, they told me it was not the pill, and they basically wouldn’t change me to a different one. So, I just stayed on Nora-Be, hoping my body would get used to it. I've been on it for 2 years now, my periods are now so irregular (roughly every 2 months) and absolutely painful. It is giving me horrible cystic acne, and it is causing me to have UTIs. I have never had acne until now, and it is painful, so I have finally decided to stop taking it, and I do not recommend this pill to anyone. I feel so naive, I didn’t realize that this pill was causing all of this until now. I give this a 2 rating because it did prevent pregnancy, but it is nowhere near worth the suffering that it has caused."

• Jel...
• July 4, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "This medicine makes me have long periods. I used to be able to use another birth control pill with estrogen that was awesome but then had a brain injury and was placed on this. I used to have severe heavy bleeding due to fibroids. With this medicine, I have periods for 2-3 weeks straight. I do not like it. It's not fun having a period for half the month. I think I'm going to stop taking it."

• swe...
• January 9, 2012

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had a non-stop period 3 months ago. The doctor prescribed Jolivette to let my period stop, but after 6 days, my bleeding doesn't stop at all. It's annoying because you can feel the gushing of blood. Until I asked my doctor to switch it to another pill."

• Bli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2019

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Ok, so after giving birth in 2011 to my last child, I had a tubal ligation done via C-section. Two years after my surgery, I started having problems, so I coped with it for another six years. After that, I could not take it anymore, so I went to see my doctor because I was bleeding for more than 15 days. She administered the Depo shot, and I bled for approximately six and a half months. So, I stopped the Depo, and the doctor gave me a prescription for Errin birth control - worst day in my life. After three months in, I stopped taking the pill. Now, four months later, I’m still bleeding, and there are clots. At this point, I don’t know what to do. This whole ordeal has me super depressed."

• Tin...
• July 11, 2019

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have abnormal bleeding with heavy clots every day. I go for days, if not weeks or months, with spotting after an 8-day cycle. Back in December 2018, I got the Mirena IUD, and my body expelled it on the 29th day. I got it the second time, and again it came out by the 2nd week. My Dr. recommended Nora-Be, and after reading all these side effects, I decided not to even bother with it. So thank you to all of you because your comments do help."

• Tin...
• July 11, 2019

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have abnormal bleeding with heavy clots every day. I go for days, if not weeks or months, with spotting after an 8-day cycle. Back in December 2018, I got the Mirena IUD, and my body expelled it on the 29th day. I got it the second time, and again it came out by the 2nd week. My Dr. recommended Nora-Be, and after reading all these side effects, I decided not to even bother with it. So thank you to all of you because your comments do help."

• RIG...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 20, 2017

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I have been on Camila since I had my baby in July 2015. I breastfeed, so this pill was the best for me at the time. I just had a consultation with my primary doctor due to a very big increase in my weight, before starting this pill, I had lost all my baby weight. I am now 25 pounds heavier, the heaviest I've been all my life. I have had headaches, hair loss, mood swings, low sex drive, and irregular bleeding. After reading all these reviews, it has become very clear to me I need to stop this pill immediately."

• aj2...
• May 26, 2011

Norethindrone for Endometriosis "I just finished my first month of Jolivette and have no complaints whatsoever! I have been on several other pill forms and have had a lot of trouble with them due to breast tenderness mostly. With Jolivette, I haven't had any breast tenderness (except during my period), but we are hoping that I won't have a period anymore after taking this for a while. Easy to take, although if I miss a pill, it doesn't matter as I am not using it for birth control. I did have some bleeding to start with, but my OB/GYN said that is normal."

• Lor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2018

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I was on the Patch for 2 years and had almost no side effects, besides slight weight gain. I had no acne, cramping, mood swings, etc. My periods were super light and only lasted 3-4 days and were extremely regular. I had to switch though, because it didn't stick on very well. I can't take estrogen due to a certain kind of migraines, so my doctor prescribed Sharobel. I was fine the first week or two, no real side effects except that my boobs got huge. But ever since then, I have been bleeding heavily like every other week. I'm moody and breaking out, and the cramps are awful. I've been on it since January, and it has only gotten worse. Hoping that people are right and that my hormones level out and adjust to not having estrogen in another month or two..."

• Sno...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2021

Norethindrone for Birth Control "The absolute worst birth control ever! I have PCOS and took Yasmin for over 20 years for treatment. Worked amazing. Now back on the Syeda, generic for Yasmin. Took Heather for 4 months and experienced horrendous bloating and water retention. I felt constipated most of the time and would weigh myself every day with the same scale. I would gain 10 lbs in one day!! Miserable! Also experienced back pain. Also, very irregular bleeding cycles. The water retention was horrible. I have been a size 4 for over 10 years, and if you want a birth control that works as a diuretic, choose Yasmin. Never experienced these symptoms with this one. I am back on it now and happy."

• Tan...
• November 21, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Update from my September post. Okay, I stopped taking it for about a week after my original post because I was so sick of bleeding. After my cycle finally ending, I started taking it again, and I can say there has been noticeable improvement. My cycles come like clockwork now, only once per month."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on this medicine since July 6th of 2016. Today's date is September 10th, 2016, and I'm still bleeding. The doctor took me off September 8th. I am cramping really bad, bleeding really bad too. My doctor said that it should stop by Monday, but this medicine did not help me. I think it was a waste of time to take this medicine. The one good thing about it, though, is that my sugar levels have went down since I've been off the medicine."

• Blu...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 29, 2019

For Birth Control "I had the worst side effects on this mini pill. I was randomly bleeding throughout the month. It was so annoying. I was spotting a lot and passing big clots. My periods were unpredictable. Some months I wouldn’t have a period, and other months I had several periods. I also had ovarian cysts, insomnia, anxiety, massive weight gain, vision changes, increase in urinary frequency, high blood pressure, acid reflux, a lot of hair loss, horrible migraines, fatigue, and nausea. My moods were always fluctuating. I found myself feeling sad and stressed out for absolutely no reason. I wish I had never taken this pill. It wasn’t worth it. It was just awful."

• SPG...
• August 22, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I have been taking these pills for 6 months now and am completely at my wit's end; I don't notice any weight gain, though my boobs have grown slightly. However, the abnormal bleeding is driving me crazy! I am grateful that is the only main side effect, but it's a total curse. I am bleeding at least 15-20 days during the month, and it's just enough so that I'm always wearing a panty liner. Goes without saying, my boyfriend and I are pretty unhappy with our sex life. I obsessively take the pill every single day at the same time and have never skipped a pill - I STILL find myself bleeding every other week. I am stopping these pills and plan on talking to my doc about my other options; if there are no other options, we might stick to condoms only."

• aun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started this on the first day of my period and experienced very heavy bleeding that didn't let up. I usually bleed for three days, and then it's done. On day 6 of heavy bleeding, flat out I stopped taking it. Days later, I am still spotting."