Norethindrone and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2014

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've been on Lyza for a month. I've had one period since then, and although I didn't have horrifically heavy flow the first 2-3 days (part of the reason I wanted to be on birth control again), my period was a little longer. I have less appetite, which I guess is OK. I had less horribly painful cramps, it didn't wake me up in the middle of the night like it usually does. A little breast tenderness. I had really bad headaches for a long time, and this seems to have helped. I was prescribed this particular one because combined pills make me nauseous. Seems OK thus far."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 20, 2024

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Aygestin immediately stopped my 3-month-long period, and I have not had any while on it. It's been great with manageable side effects like hot flashes and increased hunger. I have had a weird thing happen twice while on it. I get super severe cramping with a little spotting; it usually happens at night, and ibuprofen/Tylenol does not help. It goes away after a few days though."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 26, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Jencycla has been the worst birth control I've ever been on. My hair is so freaking thin near the front of my head since I started taking it, getting yeast infections, periods come sooner than expected, cramps, mood swings, weight gain. I'm switching pills now and hope my hair grows back and can feel confident again."

• Bye...
• August 24, 2017

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Imagine being pregnant and on your period at the same time -- without bleeding -- for months. That's what this pill is like. Countless pregnancy tests bought -- because surely all of this bloating, cramping, weight gain, fatigue, EXTREMELY sore and swollen boobs means I'm pregnant! Except no. This is just life now, courtesy of Camila. I ignored the negative reviews. I gave it 6 months. It's awful. And less effective than combo pills. Needless to say, I'm stopping immediately."

• mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I can't stay on this any longer. I was having cramping, gushing blood every 4 days, and a swollen uterus. Took this medicine for 2 weeks (double dose the first week) and did stop my bleeding and cramping, BUT made my depression and mood swings miserable. Worst mom ever. Also experienced heartburn, shaking, cloudy thinking, feelings of being overwhelmed, and acne. I am stopping it after 20 pills! I would rather bleed to death!"

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2020

Norethindrone for Endometriosis "I have chronic endometriosis and adenomyosis. I was prescribed the mini pill and was given a 3-month supply of Heather birth control pill by my pharmacy. I continue to have extreme cramping even when not on my cycle. I have been bleeding for, so far as we speak, 12 days and counting. I'm 47, will be 48 in April and used to have clear skin, and now I have itchy, weird, puffy skin, especially on my cheeks near my eyes. Getting a lot of itchy hives on my face in random spots, especially around my upper cheekbones near and around my eyes. Really tired all the time, emotionless, and I've also noticed constipation. This pill is supposed to have regulated my period and help with the pain. I'm at the end of my second pack and am stopping the pill immediately! Not taking it anymore... Everyone is different, and that is my experience. Hope it helps. TAKE AT YOUR OWN RISK."

• urf...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 6, 2021

For Birth Control "I bled lightly to medium the first 2 to 3 months, but after that, it's been great. My face is clear almost all the time. I've been on it for a year and have light cramps, extremely light periods, and am doing well with it."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2023

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I have been on Jencycla for 4 months, and I'm about to throw it away. My periods have been all over the place. The first month was a normal period, the second month was very light, then I have had some sort of period (bleeding or spotting) about every 2 weeks. It's so unpredictable. My sex drive is ZERO!!!! I have always lost a lot of hair, but I lose so much hair since being on this. My skin has always been normal, but now it's so oily. I feel like I've had a huge zit somewhere on my face for four months. I feel like I've gained weight, but the scale has stayed the same. I always feel bloated. It did help with cramps and breast tenderness, though. I think I’m just going to go back to the pull-out method."

• A R...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2021

For Endometriosis "I have been on this medication for almost a month to alleviate my endometriosis. I have tried Lupron Depot, Orilissa, and had laparoscopies to try to help, but this medication has messed me up the worst out of any of the previous ones. Half of my body went numb and so did my hands one night, along with a headache-symptoms of a stroke. I have also had my period twice in a month with huge clots and have to change a nighttime pad every hour. Also, my cramps are worse, feels like I am miscarrying. Not to mention hair loss, depression, and aggressiveness."

• Ste...
• July 12, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Dr. prescribed this to me on June 29, 2016. I had started my period a day or 2 before my appointment. I was experiencing very painful cramps, heavy bleeding, and some passing of clots while menstruating. After taking this medication, my period is still on or I'm still bleeding. A much more heavy flow with huge clots being passed now. This made my symptoms worse than before, and I have been bleeding since June 29th, today is July 12th. Go back to the Dr. today, a Lupron Depot shot, and I may stop this therapy altogether and continue to deal with my previous symptoms. Not worth it. I'm 42 yrs old, have 2 adult kids ages 25, 27, and had a tubal around 2007."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I am 22. I’ve been using Errin for 5 months. I started taking it 3 weeks postpartum. I don’t have my period ever, whether I take BC or not. My doctor said I had endometriosis, but I mostly use it for birth control. The only side effects I have are I feel super tired and lazy, and I have period-like cramps at the beginning of each month. I really like this, it does NOT cause me mood swings or anger like other BC has. The only thing I don’t like is remembering to take it each day at the same time. Other than that, it’s great for me."

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

Norethindrone 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."

• Vno...
• January 21, 2017

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I'm 42, started this pill as a birth control method and also to hopefully reduce my heavy monthly periods. Two months in now, and my experience is horrible! I have one week left of pills, and I'm not going to continue to take them. First month started pack on Sunday after my period was finished. After another seven days, approximately of taking the pills, I have another full 6-7 day period. Then after that, around day 21 (which should have been when I was supposed to get my period), I got it yet again. I'm on pill pack two now. I'm now due for my period. I've had breast tenderness for two weeks and horrific cramping every evening (I take the pill in the morning), accompanied with nausea. Side effects make it hard to tell if it's the pill or pregnancy."

• una...
• August 27, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I switched from a combined pill to Nora-Be about four months ago because the doctor said I couldn't take estrogen because of chest pain and migraines. The pill is 100% very effective and has no mood swings, no migraines. However, the bad side effects were excessive hair shedding, I mean more than normal, excessive bloating even without carb intake. I also had cramping, hardly bleeding, just spotting. My period was never on time but I can feel the symptoms of PMS. Overall, the pill is very effective but excessive hair loss!"

• Gir...
• September 14, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I was prescribed this pill postpartum. I took it for 5 weeks and never got a period. At week 5, I woke up to severe stomach pain/cramps. At first, I didn’t know what was causing the stomach pain. After a process of elimination, I circled it back to this contraceptive. I stopped taking the pill, and within 48 hours, the stomach cramps went away. I know everyone’s body reacts differently, and this may work for some, but the pain seriously felt like contractions and was a little startling at first, not knowing why I was in so much pain. I will never take this pill again."

• Joa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I am exclusively breastfeeding and now 8 weeks postpartum, so I decided to try out the Heather birth control pills. The side effects were instant: severe headaches and cramping daily, drastic changes in mood, and a period that lasted almost a week. I've been on this pill for barely even 2 weeks, and although it takes roughly 3 months to adjust, it's not worth my mental or physical health."

• LCa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 4, 2020

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was prescribed Sharobel for abnormal bleeding and because I can’t take estrogen due to clotting problems. It started out rough - the cramping was severe and my periods were heavier. I had horrible breast tenderness. There are definitely pros and cons to taking this pill. I’ve been on it for a year and it hasn’t regulated my cycles. I sometimes have two a month, sometimes I’m very late, or sometimes I just have spotting. I’ve gotten some acne and minor hair loss. However, I used to have chronic UTIs and that stopped after starting this pill. My cycles are also now extremely light and here and there, no cramping and really no PMS. I’m staying on it."

• joj...
• October 5, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have experienced very abnormal menses for the past 5 years. Finally, after growing tired of bleeding almost every day of those 5 years, I went to the OBGYN, and she put me on Zarah with directions to take all pills up to 3 weeks, then skip the next week. However, this did not stop the menses, so she put in a Mirena and gave me Norethindrone also. I am still bleeding, I have bled every day for over 8 1/2 weeks since seeing this doctor. I have experienced cramping, sweating, mood swings, fatigue, and heavy legs at night in bed. I hope they can do something soon because I am ready to take out my uterus! This insane constant bleeding is driving me nuts!"

• Ale...
• August 11, 2015

Norethindrone 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 24, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I'm 25. I was put on this pill 8 months ago because I've been breastfeeding. Since starting the pill, I've gotten horrible acne. I'm bloated and gassy all day, every day. I'm extremely moody. My period is typically every 14 days, with the occasional 5-7 week break (very rare though) and very heavy with horrible cramps. I've gained 14 lbs; I was losing lots of my baby weight until I started this pill. Since I've started this pill, it doesn't matter how much diet and exercise I do, I can't lose the weight... I will never recommend this pill and will never go back on it!"

• Idn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I have been on Tulana for a month now. My periods were pretty normal when I was not on any contraceptives for about 6 months. My first period (while taking Tulana) just “ended” last Friday. Well, the cramps were horrible, it was heavier than usual, I’ve been moody and emotional, and my boobs hurt!!!! Today is Thursday. I started spotting again on Tuesday morning. WHAT? I have taken BC pills before, but never have I experienced these kinds of side effects. I'm still cramping, bleeding, boobs hurt bad, and my sex drive is crazy outta control; I want to do it all the time. I may give it this next round of pills (one week through) and see what happens... I don’t know if I like this ONE! Being a woman sometimes is... ehhhhhhh"

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

Norethindrone 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."

• ARJ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2019

Norethindrone for Endometriosis "I’ve been taking Errin birth control pill for about a month now. Overall, it’s been really good! I haven’t had the spotting everyone complains about, and I have not had any cramping either. I normally have really terrible periods, so I’m hoping this birth control can either stop them completely or lessen the pain. The first week or two, it gave me really bad headaches (not migraines, just headaches), but those went away after about week two. I haven’t noticed any weight gain either. I feel like the medicine maybe gives me slight mood swings, but I can recognize them pretty quickly. Unfortunately, I’m not seeing any improvement in my skin."

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

Norethindrone 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."

• Cal...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 10, 2017

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I used to have the Mirena for 3 years, but during the 3rd year, I started having side effects, so I got the Lyza pill because I have migraines. I started in October 2016, and I'm always bleeding. I'll stop bleeding for a week and then start bleeding again. My cramps are worse, I get really depressed. I don't know what to do - I don't want kids right now. I'm married."