Norethindrone and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 4)

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

For Birth Control "I started Incassia a few months ago. I have tried Sprintec before and didn’t have the best experience with it. I was on the Nexplanon, then IUD, and those were miserable in their own ways. My old gyno put me on Incassia because I have migraine headaches when I PMS. Also, because my periods are crazy heavy. Well, I still have the migraines. Periods aren’t as heavy, but still there and regular at least. I got lucky because I accidentally took it late a couple of times, and my fiancé and I have sex almost daily, and I didn’t get pregnant thankfully as I am not ready for a kid yet. I also noticed my acne got bad again too since the first time since early high school (I’m 25). I also struggle with PMDD, so this did nothing for it. My new gyno switched me to Lo Loestrin Fe, and hopefully that one does better for me. But anyway, it may work for you, it may not. At least try. Don’t let the reviews scare you too much because everyone’s different."

• Rit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2018

For Birth Control "When it comes to birth control, it's different strokes for different folks. I'm over 35 y/o. I switched from combo pills to Camila 6 months ago because of the terrible side effects. Ever since I took Camila, I haven't had bad effects. No more high blood pressure, no migraines, no crazy mood swings, no skin rashes, no cramps, and the period is 3-4 days instead of 6-7 when I was on TriCyclen. The only side effect from Camila is the weight gain. I'm definitely keeping taking Camila."

• jla...
• April 29, 2016

For Birth Control "My OB/GYN placed me on this pill because I was at risk for a stroke while being on estrogen birth controls. I have been taking this medication for 2 months with no side effects: migraines have stopped, no acne, no mood swings, no weight gain, no spotting, and sex drive is still intact. The first month of taking this pill, my period was extremely light (almost nonexistent) and lasted only two days. This month I didn't have a period and took a pregnancy test, it was negative. I read reviews that this is normal while taking this pill... Not sure if I like this factor? All in all, I'm pretty pleased with this birth control. Please note that this is a progestin-only pill, and it is important to take it at the same time daily."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on Nora-Be for 4 months now. For the first 3 months, the spotting seemed never-ending. It would stop for a few days and then start again. It was so annoying feeling like I should always keep a tampon in, just in case. I've gotten increased acne, but not too bad. I've also had an increased appetite and gained about 15 lbs! Major bummer! I wasn't eating well either, but I've NEVER gained weight this fast! This past month, no spotting. My period actually came a couple of weeks later than expected. I almost thought I was pregnant. This pill was useful as birth control-2 stars for that. But now I've been experiencing mood swings and depression in overdrive. I cry so easily and so often now. I'm planning on trying the full pill."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on Camila for 6 months, was put on after the birth of my daughter. Cons: Headaches, 20-pound weight gain, horrible mood swings, and longer periods (4 days start to finish vs. 7.5 now). Hair loss. Constant cramps. I've developed extreme nausea that is similar to morning sickness, and painful sex. (These are CONSTANT. THERE IS NO BREAK FROM THESE SIDE EFFECTS.) And that's after being begged for it, as I have 0 sex drive. Let me highlight how extreme a change that is: I used to crave/want to have sex 4 times DAILY. Now? Zero. Pros: less painful periods. No pregnancy. I have stopped taking this rubbish pill. Whoever invented it: get a new profession. I've been off it 2 weeks and feel so SO much better mentally and physically. Like coming out of a fog. Don't try this garbage."

• Can...
• August 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm 26, and I switched from a combination pill to Nora-Be, and I hated it. I was on it for 7 months, and at first it was okay for the first 2 months, then I started having 2 or 3 periods in one month for 7 days at a time. I have had extreme mood swings, depression, and major weight gain. I don't use scales because they are discouraging, but if I had to guess, I would say I've gained 15 to 20 pounds, if not more. I eat healthy and exercise at least 2 to 3 times a week. I have decided to try out a diaphragm. I'm done with hormones. Ladies, these hormones are no good for us. Even though they are effective for birth control, it's not worth emotional and physical distress. My advice: try a non-hormonal method."

• Ale...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 22, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been on Errin for about 7 months, and I have never experienced more painful period cramps. That is my only complaint while being on this birth control. Before starting this pill, I was taking Lo Loestrin Fe, and I experienced terrible acne, felt depressed and emotional constantly, and gained some weight. Although the cramps have been bad with Errin, I would rather take this pill than what I did before."

• ner...
• May 3, 2014

For Endometriosis "I've been on progestin-only birth control for about 3 years. I started on Ortho-Micronor, I had a period for about 3 months straight, but then my period stopped entirely. Then I moved, and I was given Camila (same thing, different brand), it kept in line with the 'no period' havingness. It was great. Moved again, I was given Errin. For about 2-3 months, I was okay, but I noticed some changes in my mood and some bloating. Then about 3 months in (February 2014), I had spotting. I thought maybe it would be normal after having NO period for 2 years, but then 2 weeks later, I had a full-on period. Since then, I've had maybe 3-4 periods in 2 months, extremely painful tenderness in my breasts."

• moo...
• May 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on the pill for 3 weeks, and I've been experiencing hair loss, acne, sore breasts, fatigue, mood swings, and it lowered my milk supply. I also had a little spotting. I have decided to stop taking the pills."

• Rag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2022

For Birth Control "This is the second time I’ve tried taking the mini pill, neither has been a good experience. Unfortunately, I’m breastfeeding, so this was one of the only options for birth control. I barely made it a week and a half this time before I had to stop taking it due to severe mood swings. I’m typically a laid-back person, but this caused the most minor inconvenience to turn into a full raging episode. It also completely got rid of my sex drive, so I guess it works? Can’t get pregnant if you don’t have sex."

• Jes...
• September 15, 2016

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Nora-Be back in March of this year. Prior to taking this, I never had an irregular monthly cycle. Every month before, I knew my cycle like clockwork. I started taking Nora because I was recently married, and my husband and I were not ready for a child of our own just yet. Within the first few months, I hated it. I experienced acne, mood swings, and my cycle would come on at weird times and stay on for 7-10 days as opposed to my usual 3-5 days. I told my doctor I didn't like it, and she suggested I stick with it because it takes at least 3 months for my body to adjust. My cycle came on, and I have bled every day for 1 solid month. I trashed the pills and pray my body can eventually rid the hormone. Rids birth by preventing sex."

• Tir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I got switched to this because I get auras with my migraines. It gave me menstrual migraines and periods every other week. My periods were heavier, longer, and a lot more painful. I don't really have PMS, but on this drug, I get mood swings, painful constipation, acne, and a sore genital tract. The menstrual migraines went away after three months, the first month, the period pain went away. Over the course of 18 months, my vaginal discharge disappeared. It made sex so painful that it's impossible. It also caused stress incontinence. I've been off it for six months, and the lack of discharge is still a problem because I'm apparently not allowed to have any type of estrogen."

• kmp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm taking this for the first time because I'm breastfeeding. I'm at the end of the 4th month. I haven't had a period at all. I've experienced mood fluctuations, moderate acne (unusual for me), hair loss, and inability to lose weight. As others have mentioned, I feel hungry often and crave chocolate. I will be discussing other options with my ob/gyn."

• AB9...
• May 20, 2017

For Birth Control "Been taking the pills for 5 months. Last two months, I have had two full periods each month and heavy bleeding. Also have felt huge mood changes, anxiety, depression, easily irritated. I can clearly see changes in my mood before and after starting with these pills. Sorry, but would never, ever recommend them."

• ros...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2019

For Birth Control "The only reason I was put on this birth control was due to my high blood pressure. I couldn't take other types of oral contraceptive pills, but that was the worst decision ever. Ever since I started taking this thing, I have been feeling horrible, such as fatigue, insomnia, dizziness, nausea, lightheadedness, depression, mood swings, and, worst of all, weight gain. I was not on any other medication, nor did I take anything for my blood pressure, so of course I knew this birth control was the only thing giving me these crazy side effects. I'll just stick to my old birth controls that I have been put on in the past."

• Ana...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 3, 2018

For Birth Control "This stuff needs to be removed from the market! It’s so harmful and ages you fast! I have dark raccoon eyes and dark marks all over my neck. Shortness of breath, horrible mood swings, horrible acne, enlarged pores, and hair loss. Avoid this like the plague!"

• Lid...
• July 11, 2013

For Birth Control "I was on the patch. Due to migraines, I switched to this, which gave me no migraine. Just a little mood swing when I'm on my period. If you take it on time, you will have no bleeding problem. It is very good."

• dre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 22, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been on Micronor for over a year now, and I am seriously thinking of stopping them. When I started taking them, I had the common side effects until my body adjusted. About three months ago, the side effects started up again and have become worse. For preventing a pregnancy, they work well, but for mood swings and cramps, it's actually making them worse for me."

• Nik...
• March 17, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been taking Lyza after being switched from my combination birth control at Planned Parenthood because of migraines. I had no problems with the old pill. Always had clear skin, and now I'm constantly broken out. 7 lb weight gain seems to be mostly in my belly. I feel extremely emotional. I took a few different combination pills over 20 years and never noticed any side effects. I'm hoping my body adjusts to the lack of estrogen and weight gain subsides, and acne clears up. I'm giving it another month."

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed this because I was breastfeeding and didn’t want something too strong. I know everyone’s different, and these are my side effects: bloated, headaches, numbness in my arm, mood swings. But the worst is I’ve been on my period for almost 3 weeks since I started taking this. So if that was the goal-keeping me on my period to have no intimacy, which equals no baby-then good job!!"

• Jas...
• March 22, 2016

For Birth Control "I started this pill 6 months ago due to my family history of clotting issues. I had mood swings, irregular periods, and slight acne issues the first 4 months, but everything has evened out now. The periods are regular now but less intense."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2017

For Birth Control "I originally began taking this pill to lessen the pain of my period cramps and make them lighter. It did make them lighter, but my cramps did not improve. I also wanted to protect against pregnancy, which it did. I broke out a lot less. My boobs were sore and tender ALL THE TIME. The huge issue I had with this pill was the mood swings and weight gain. I was very irritable and constantly snapped at my mom and my boyfriend, which caused arguments in our relationship. I was tired all the time. I cried over everything and was just very depressed. I did notice I would eat more, which caused me to gain a bit of weight. I would not recommend this pill to anyone. It's not worth the emotional roller coaster it puts you on."

• Cou...
• June 27, 2017

For Birth Control "Some of the reviews here seem to be misleading. What works for some women may cause horrible side effects for others. I've tried a few different BC pills and even the Depo-Provera shot. My doctor suggested I switch to Lyza because I was getting frequent migraines with the last pill I was on. I have not had a migraine since I switched to Lyza! It's been over a year since I switched, and I haven't experienced any weight gain, change in mood, etc. Overall, I've had a wonderful experience with this birth control. The only downside is that my periods are inconsistent. Sometimes I will go a couple of months without one. But I also don't take it at the same time every day (oops!)."

• Joa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2015

For Birth Control "I had heavy migraines with my previous pill, so the doctor recommended Jolivette. The migraine was gone for good, no pain at all. But I have side effects. First, I don't have my period for 3 months, which the doctor says is common. I also gained weight very fast and gained a lot of abdominal perimeter. And sometimes my mood swings are very intense. Overall, this pill treated the pain that I was having, but I feel uncomfortable gaining weight and not being able to control my cycle due to the lack of period. I will be taking it for a couple more months to see if something changes."

• Nur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I used to be on birth control for years to inhibit the growth of ovarian cysts. I stopped and was off pills for 6 years. Unfortunately, I am still very fertile, and as a single mom in a committed relationship, I did not want to have more children, especially since I will be 40 next year. I decided to try the mini-pill to avoid the effects of estrogen. This worked in that I didn’t get pregnant while on it, but it caused me pretty much every side effect. I developed acne on my face, my mood swings were crazy and very negative, my appetite greatly increased and I gained weight, I no longer had natural lubrication since my vagina became very dry, I noticed an obvious decrease in libido, and my breasts became very sore and tender the whole time on the pill. I did experience some very light spotting, but I wouldn’t have a problem with that if it weren’t for the other symptoms. Unfortunately, I’ll have to resort to another method of birth control. I had high hopes for this pill."