Norethindrone and Bloating: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking the generic version of this pill for three months now after switching from the combination pill because of high blood pressure. I loved the combo pill, but I absolutely hate this pill. For the first two months, I had no bleeding at all but was so bloated and retaining so much water, and my boobs were so swollen and sore I thought I was pregnant. Then, in the third month, I got my period in the middle of the pack, and then exactly one week later I got my period again. I have noticed extreme bloating all over my body and swelling of my boobs. I’ve gained about 10 pounds of water weight from the bloat! My cramps are unbearable when I do have my period, which is something I’m not used to coming from the combo pill. I’ve noticed hair loss and mood swings, and my anxiety has been awful. Being on this pill is making me contemplate not taking anything at all! I do not recommend this whatsoever."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I went on this because I am 36 and premenopausal with premature ovarian failure. My periods are 21 to 28 days apart with premenstrual migraine with vertigo, and I've had severe endometriosis with the removal of an ovary and fallopian tube. I've been on 5 mg of Norethindrone every day for the past 4 months. Side effects I've had: nausea, breast tenderness, and cramping at certain times of the month, headaches, weight gain (12 pounds in 4 months!) - I am hungry ALL the time! Big-time bloating!, mood swings, constipation. I have not gotten my period in 4 months. Night sweats are gone. And premenstrual migraine with vertigo has decreased slightly. I still think I have been ovulating and cycling only without my period (if that makes sense)."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I switched from Lyza to Nora-Be about 3 months ago and was told it was the same thing. Same hormone, dosage, and everything. But it does not feel the same, and I can't figure out why. When I was on Lyza, I felt even better than without birth control. But once I started the Nora-Be, I started feeling depressed within the first few days, and it just continued to get worse! I thought I would level out after some time, but no, it's still continuing to worsen. It is like PMSing 24/7 (including the cramps). An emotional rollercoaster ride that just won't stop, along with unexpected physical discomfort like joint pain, bloating, headaches, and it's even messing with my blood pressure! If you react sensitively to hormones, then this one may not be right for you. Although everyone's body reacts differently! I would recommend Lyza instead as a similar alternative for a more leveled experience (especially emotionally)."

• dep...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2017

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've been on this for a week (which I know isn't a long time, but hear me out lol). I have not really experienced negative side effects at all. I waited to start it on the first day of my period to ensure that I wasn't pregnant, and my period went on and cleared up as normal and expected. MAYBE just a tiny bit of bloating at times. I went on the mini pill because my body cannot process estrogen at all. Immediately, I get horrible mood dives, I get painful cramps in my legs and arms from the high cortisol estrogen was causing me. In fact, on this pill, my mood seems to have taken a turn for the better. I have more energy to do things and feel more mentally stable! Don't be scared off by reviews or discouraged from finding, everyone's different."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I’ve been on this pill since January (4 months) and still haven’t had a period. I am not sexually active, which not having a period is kinda great for me at the moment, but not for later on. I’m 18 and in college, and I have bad migraines all the time, so I had to switch from Sprintec to Camila so I did not have estrogen so I could have injections for my migraines. I’ve been bloated and gained 10 lbs, which I’m not happy about. I broke out on my face, mostly forehead, a lot when I used to have clear skin. I have mood swings, usually sad."

• Lap...
• December 2, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Started this medication due to breastfeeding. Worst birth control ever. My periods are EXTREMELY heavy and last forever, bloating out of this world and minor weight gain. After this pack, I'm done. Will never take this again."

• Lil...
• April 8, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I'm 39. Have 3 kids. I had been using the NuvaRing for several years and loved it. No problems. But because of my age, having diabetes, my doctor put me on Nora-Be. I just got off my cycle, started this pill, and 3 days later I started bleeding again and have been for 5 days, and I mean extremely bad, going through a pad and tampon every 30 min. I have read other reviews and see this is common, but I have had mood swings, headaches, dizziness, cramps, bloating, increased appetite, and heart flutters. I'm not taking this BC anymore. I'm done having kids now anyway, so I think I'll just tie my tubes and not go through or worry about this anymore."

• meg...
• December 23, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on norethindrone for about two months. Here’s the bottom line: I have suffered from acne for quite some time now, and this cleared up my skin almost immediately. However, I would gladly turn back time (and take my old skin back) in an instant if it meant that I never would have gone on this pill in the first place. I have put on so much weight, am always bloated, and I never feel full or satiated. Furthermore, I am constantly in pain, whether it be physical (headaches, cramps, sore breasts) or emotional. I am literally always on the brink of a complete and utter mental breakdown. I am incredibly moody all the time and will snap at the drop of a pin. I always feel like crying, and I have no motivation for doing things I used to love. I also have zero, and I mean zero, sex drive. How ironic is that? All in all, I am quitting after I finish this second pack because though clear skin is lovely, feeling ugly and depressed isn’t."

• Man...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 13, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Was on Camila for about 3 years because I have debilitating migraines. I love it, however, I'm bloated some days and crampy. I definitely had breakthrough bleeding. You will have bleeding if you miss the pill sometimes. I didn't get a period for a whole month, and while it's great, my body just felt heavy. I had a baby (I stopped taking it) and went back on it again after."

• Son...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 1, 2023

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 10 months now. I would not recommend it. Although it has prevented pregnancy with unprotected sex, I spot in between every period, and it gives me anxiety. My cycle is now anywhere from 22 to 28 days, and I still have a 5-day period. I have more headaches than usual and feel more bloated than usual. I can't tell if I have more anxiety because I'm constantly thinking I'm pregnant or if the pill is causing more anxiety. I can't be on the combination pill because of a past blood clot, so I'm running out of options, but I would not recommend this pill if irregular periods and spotting worry you."

• EmG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Not sure how I feel about Errin. I’ve been taking it for 3 months, and I haven’t had my period, and I’m super paranoid that I’m pregnant. I’ve had irregular spotting, bloated, and cramps, but it does help with not giving me migraines."

• fro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2017

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've only been on this pill for 3 weeks, and today I had a complete breakdown. I have been bleeding ever since the first day, and today I was downright angry and crying and could not function. All for no reason. I am stopping this pill immediately. I have also been so bloated that I feel like I am pregnant all over again, and I was starting to finally feel good about myself again since I had my son 6 weeks ago. And like others, my milk supply has pretty much dried up! Terrible."

• Cou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2019

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm 40 years old and was getting migraines every two weeks, which we attributed to hormonal surges and heavy bleeding. The doctor suggested I try this to “suppress” my ovaries and help calm down the surges. I gave this a shot, even with the warnings of increased appetite, bloating, and skin changes. I lasted 1.5 months and had to stop. I originally stopped because of the increased appetite and the fact that it did nothing for my bleeding. The headaches were consistent with frequency but didn’t last as long - I’m sure with time maybe this could have changed. My period came a week early and has lingered 4 days longer than normal. The cramping is horrendous. Daily, nonstop cramps that are now even worse after I’ve stopped the pill - plus spotting. And I’ve only been off it for 2 days now. I think any medication is worth trying out, but just be aware of what to possibly expect and decide if the cons are worth it."

• pen...
• September 13, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I was on Nora-Be for 2.5 years. Previously had taken a combination pill, then was off BC for a while. Started Nora-Be to alleviate my heavy, painful periods. At first, I was pleased because it helped the physical side effects of my cycle. But I noticed less and less regular periods (expected) with tons of other physical symptoms. Weight gain, acne, anxiousness, depression, fatigue, and bloating. I was so bloated all the time. I would have these horrible emotional PMS symptoms for like 3 weeks, spot for 2-3 days, normal for a week, and then back to the horrible symptoms. I just couldn't deal with it anymore - it was affecting every area of my life. On the plus side, I didn't get pregnant. I stopped taking it 6 months ago and feel great."

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've only been taking this pill a month. My son was 6 weeks old when I started it. I'd just finished the bleeding process from my pregnancy. My doctor put me on that day. I've been bleeding ever since. My son is now 12 weeks, so I've been bleeding for 6 weeks straight, off and on. I was trying to figure out why I was producing less milk than usual. I figured it out: the pill. I will not recommend this ('mini pill') to anyone. I lost weight after I had my son, I was almost back in my pre-pregnancy clothes. Today I went to get dressed, and I couldn't fit anything. I'm completely bloated, irritable, and I have constant migraines. I'm so done with this pill. We plan on getting pregnant one more time, then I'm getting my tubes tied."

• Gig...
• December 4, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I have been on this for 2 weeks now. My doctor put me on this bc of the no estrogen, and I was suffering from postpartum anxiety. It makes me extremely bloated, and I have gained 9 lbs. I have no sex drive and still am moody. I am planning on stopping this week. Not worth the additional weight gain after birth, and the excess bloat is crazy! My mood swings are weird as well."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Well, I initially went on this birth control to regulate my hormones - lots of breakouts lately and mood swings. I've been on the patch, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, and Yaz before - all of them I had bad side effects with. I can say for sure Nora-Be calmed my breakouts and mood swings, which is great... but it definitely gave me a heavy period, bloating, fatigue, depression, aloofness, itchy dryness, and tender breasts. The pros do not outweigh the cons in this case, so I will be going off. Also, I just read about the ovarian cyst side effects... not worth it!"

• MJ0...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 25, 2017

For Birth Control "For the few people saying they haven't gained weight on this pill, all I can say is, GIVE IT TIME! Anyone who has only been taking it for a month or two has NO CLUE what is in store for them! I'm living proof of this! I was absolutely FINE the first few months. According to the 'medical professionals,' your side effects will go away within the first few months. With this pill, the OPPOSITE is true. If anything, the longer I stayed on it, the MORE side effects there were and the MORE weight I gained! One year in and the bloating and weight gain are out of control! To the point where I finally stopped the pill today! I literally couldn't take it anymore. It's a shame too, because this was the only pill I could tolerate... for a while at least!"

• VAg...
• October 21, 2017

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I'm new to taking birth control. Had a very normal cycle before, regular as clockwork for 27 years. I decided on this pill BC it's a 'mini' & thought maybe a good way to ease into BC. 5 weeks into taking Deblitane, I noticed my breasts were always sore and full. My skin was more oily & I've gotten the worst case of breakouts (big, red pimples on my cheek and a series of breakouts along my jawline). I haven't had a period. However, leading up to when my period is usually due (I tracked my cycles for years), I started having cramps, feeling bloated & lasted for a few days (almost a week). My mood was fine. Sex drive has been low. Finally called my doc and switching off it to something without hormones mainly to fight this bad case of acne."

• MkM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2022

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I am 19 years old. Got on this prior to having kidney surgery because I was worried about blood pressure and clots from the combo pill. I was told that I would experience fewer side effects. I bled for weeks and stopped taking it after about a month and a half. After kidney surgery, I felt bloated and a lot more pain that was getting worse. Went to the ER and I have a massive ovarian cyst. It wasn't on my ultrasounds from March (it is now May). I truly believe that this birth control caused this! And I was not informed of this risk at all. I would have never taken it if I knew this could happen, and I'm kicking myself for trusting the nurse who prescribed it. Now I am trying to recover from surgery with this cyst on the same side. Do not take."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2017

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I don't want to scare people off from taking this pill, but in the short period I took this pill, I had too many issues. I am a person who has great blood pressure. Immediately after starting, I noticed my feet feeling swollen, so I started taking my blood pressure. It was through the roof!! I was having horrible, crippling anxiety every day for most of the day, and I already have depression and anxiety disorder. I was bloated all the time. I called my doctor, and they told me to immediately stop the pills. I'm 37 and average weight. Birth control isn't worth having a stroke."

• Rae...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "This was the worst birth control I have been on since I started 10 years ago. I have taken Crystelle, the depo shot, and this. I changed doctors, and my previous doctor prescribed Camila when I was breastfeeding, but after I stopped, the side effects came out of nowhere, hard. That's when I had constant bloating, breakthrough bleeding, and mood swings. My new doctor said it wasn't a period like I thought because I would bleed on and off for days, then weeks. She said it was breakthrough bleeding. It stopped pregnancy by making you feel unattractive with all the random bleeding and bloating. Switching doctors was the best decision because she gave me Crystelle again, and now I am back to normal and lost some weight. Only use if breastfeeding."

• Lea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I would not recommend this birth control to anyone! I was originally on Beyaz for my PMDD/hormonal acne and then had to be switched to this a few months ago because my blood pressure was high. This pill was like I was taking nothing, my acne and anxiety came back along with some other symptoms such as headaches, bloating, abnormal dreams, sweating, mood swings, and irritability. This last month has been so bad, and thankfully I'm switching to something else."

• mab...
• October 20, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I started using Lyza, and it has been 2 months. THANK YOU FOR THIS BIRTH CONTROL! I am 23, and it's my first time using birth control. I was really scared to get on any kind of birth control, but after two babies, it was time to think of it and to take it seriously! I went to my OBGYN, and she recommended this pill, and it is going pretty well. I get a little bloated after I take it, but drinking lots of water makes it a lot better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Tried for 3 months because all other types of pills were causing me ovulation cyst problems. Jolivette made me gain weight, bloat, break out on my face, feel depressed, have low libido, and very swollen, sore breasts. This pill is not worth the issues. I'm stopping immediately. I have never gained weight on a pill like this. I work out and am pretty fit. Hopefully, I can lose it."