Norethindrone and Sore Breasts: What Users Say (Page 3)

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

Norethindrone 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."

• 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"

• MsP...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2023

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I’m 41. I am not allowed to take estrogen because of a medical condition where it is contraindicated. I tried this birth control once before and only lasted a week because of the anxiety I felt. About 6 months later, I tried again. I realized the anxiety I was feeling was really more of anxiety from life and not the pill. I’m almost a month in and the initial side effects like mild nausea, mild fatigue, and maybe a little anxiety have subsided. My breasts were also tender when starting, and that has decreased. Now I just feel like normal me, and I’m glad I’m sticking it out. I do NOT want to get pregnant at this age! Sexual desire INCREASED because I don’t have to worry. I set an alarm and take my pill at the same time daily. This is no issue for me. All in all, I love this pill. I’m glad I gave it another chance."

• 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."

• Kat...
• May 27, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I was put on Lyza at Planned Parenthood because of my history of migraines. Overall, I've had a good experience on Lyza. I sometimes have spotting between periods, but now after about a year, I only get a period every 3 months or so. At first, this kind of freaked me out, and I take a pregnancy test if it's been about 60 days since my last period. Sometimes I get very tender breasts as well. Those are really my only complaints about this medication. There are no other side effects I've noticed, skin is fine, and mood is pretty evened out. My periods are generally less heavy than they were before, which I also appreciate."

• zuz...
• December 13, 2009

Norethindrone 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."

• Ban...
• June 27, 2019

Norethindrone 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."

• Nur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2018

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've been using Errin for 1 month. I got used to taking it routinely without getting scared that I would forget by simply putting an alarm on my phone and stashing my pill card in my wallet. So far, only symptoms are major pimples all over my face, bad headaches that would last intermittently for 2 days, and tender breasts from time to time. My attitude is the same, and my husband and I are making love a lot more, and it's better than usual. I hate the pimples only because these pimples are not easy to go away. They feel more like baby boils, and I never usually have pimples... I always have clear, nice skin."

• Col...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 12, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I'm 38 years old and have been taking Nora-Be for 10 months. I have never been pregnant and do not plan to have children. I chose this pill because I was looking for a progestin-only option with low hormones. My doctor also suggested it as a safer option because I am a smoker. Overall, my experience has been pretty positive on this pill. Way less mood swings than other pills I have been on. I get a period about every 28 days for about 5-6 days that is heavy for about 3 days and lighter the last 3 days. No spotting between periods. My sex drive increased after the first month and has remained strong. Some breast tenderness and back pain about a week before my period. Worst part: weight gain of 15 lbs and some facial hair and acne."

• Net...
• April 4, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Okay, so I usually don't give reviews on stuff like this, but I felt it was necessary because of so many bad reviews on here for this drug. Before I started taking it, I got really scared after reading these reviews but decided to start it anyway because I have tried so many other things with terrible side effects. Of course, Lyza birth control (BC) is not for everyone, but for me, it has been amazing! I have had NO issues with it besides my breasts being a little more tender than normal about a week before my period. I have really struggled with BC, and this is the first one I can take without feeling terrible. My advice if you're considering taking this... try it. It may not work for you, and that's okay, but if you've tried so many other things like I had, then this one may be your ticket. I felt like I had seriously tried everything else. After 15 years of struggling with birth control, this one is finally my answer."

• 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."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2013

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I asked my doctor to change my birth control because of migraines. He put me on Nora-Be, and after 3 weeks, I started with these side effects: cramping, bloating, breast sensitivity, trouble sleeping, itchy scalp, and constipation, and still had a few migraines. I was like that for 2 weeks and had the doctor put me back on the loretadine b.c. I used before for irregular periods. Would not recommend this medicine at all!!!!"

• 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
• November 21, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I switched from combination pills to this birth control because the estrogen gave me migraines. It has helped my cramping and I no longer have periods. At first, I was skeptical because I had a period that lasted about a week, but after that, they went away. I've experienced a little weight gain and tender nipples, but for the most part, I no longer have cramping and periods, so it's all good :)"

• Hop...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 3, 2019

For Birth Control "I just want to say that everyone is different. Every birth control is going to act differently on different people. I love this pill. I was taking a combined pill before norethindrone, and the combined pill made me feel crazy, so much so that I went to the ER imagining I had blood clots because it caused such severe joint pain. Not the norethindrone pill, I have no side effects besides tender breasts the week before my period. No weight gain, no acne. My period went from lasting 7 days to now a solid 4 days, and it’s essentially spotting the entirety of those 4 days. All in all, this pill does its job... no condoms and no babies yet."

• 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."

• ACa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2021

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was extremely weary of starting Errin after seeing so many reviews online that were negative. After several ovarian cysts and abnormal bleeding over the years, both conditions which I tried every type of alternate medicine for, I finally decided to give birth control a try again (I was originally on it from 16 through 22, then took a 10-year break as it made me feel quite ill). The mini-pill seemed like the logical decision to avoid the nausea and long list of other side effects, even though I didn’t have the best skin to start with and also had spotting at least 2 weeks per month. I’m starting my 3rd month now and not only has my skin stayed the same, my spotting went down to 3 days this month! Periods are way lighter, breasts don’t stay sore for 10 days per month, hormonal headaches have disappeared. I’m kicking myself for not trying this sooner..."

• MzD...
• June 28, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I have been on regular pills for about 25 years without issue. I just finished my first pack of this and am not sure I want to start my second. I have been so irrationally angry, stressed, and depressed this last month. Angry over little things to the point of not sleeping several nights. I honestly was very concerned about what was happening to me. Also had very sore nipples and am super hungry all the time. So happy to find that others experienced this and I'm not losing my mind! I did not get my period, which is usual for me, but I do have cramps."

• Col...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I just started birth control again, and after a bad experience with the combo pill, my doctor recommended the mini or Micronor. While I have noticed a slight weight gain (5 lbs), my biggest concern is how tender my breasts are! Constantly tender to the touch, not just around the time I am going to start. I have no problem remembering to take the pill, my sex drive hasn't changed, and my periods are only two days long. I have experienced some acne, but besides the tender breasts and acne, I'm a happy camper. I'll most likely stay on this for a while!"

• Tan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 26, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been using this for over one year, and my body is so used to it that I have zero side effects! The first week, I had breast tenderness and nausea, but after that, I felt perfect. If you set an alarm and take it at the same time daily, then you are GOLDEN!"

• KEP...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Do NOT take this pill. I have suffered hair loss, two periods a month, heavier periods with clotting, terrible breast pain. Absolutely a nightmare. The hair loss is devastating, and my hair stylist said that it’s dry and coarse now. Going off of it today!"

• Ive...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 18, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've been on the NuvaRing, Depo shot, three different brands of pills, condoms, and finally switched midwives, and she suggested Jolivette. I am a newly married 26-year-old elementary school teacher and athlete training for triathlons, and I have been able to maintain a lower weight. I still have a sex drive, although I have lost my period now for three months. I'm currently an athletic size 10, so weight is not an issue there. The loss of a period leads to having to take monthly pregnancy tests, but I'd rather have to take those than have a period or a child with FAS. The only complaints are tender breasts practically constantly and two to three constant acne spots on my chin. Easily covered with foundation."

• moo...
• May 13, 2015

Norethindrone 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."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Have been on this birth control for about 2 months for ovarian cysts. It has worked great at reducing the cysts on my ovary. But I literally get my period every 2 weeks and constantly have to wear a pantiliner due to constant spotting, or should I say gushing. I have noticed that I haven't been able to sleep very well or very long, which, since reading other reviews, I think is due to this contraceptive. Just recently, as I had ended my second pack, my breasts and nipples became VERY sensitive and sore to the point I had to take an anti-inflammatory to reduce swelling and discomfort. I have mixed feelings about this birth control, but it has helped my cramps immensely!! So if you can get through the breast tenderness and constant bleeding, it's AMAZING!"