Norethindrone and Spotting: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Jro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2014

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've been in this 3 months now. Have gained 11 lbs!!! I exercise, eat right, and I look swollen. Have had 3 different spotting occasions that haven't lasted more than 3 days at a time. No cramps to really report, occasional night sweats, no headaches. Just really hating the weight gain!"

• New...
• March 29, 2013

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Great for the first year, then irregularity started. I took it after my son's birth. It started with some mid-period spotting, then light bleeding. Now it's a heavy period every two weeks. I just stopped and will be switching at the start of my next period."

• 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."

• Ayi...
• December 6, 2014

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Ever since I have been put on this medicine for the abnormal bleeding, I still have been bleeding since then, and that was Nov 20th, and today is the 6th of Dec. Remember, I was already breakthrough slight spotting when I came in. Now, I am bleeding so heavy."

• 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."

• JDa...
• July 15, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "25 yo married with no kids. I took Nora-Be for almost a year. Spotting and irregularity for the first 3 months, as expected. Periods became more consistent after that (and lighter), but I still had them every month (not a big deal to me). The thing I did have a problem with was the extreme mood swings and increased yeast infections. My doctor and my husband didn't believe me about the mood swings, but I knew I wasn't *really* that emotionally unstable! I kept going with it because I didn't stand up for myself until I went and spoke to two different pharmacists. They were the first ones to believe me about the mood swings, so I finally got the courage to stop Nora-Be. I am on a different POP (for almost a year now) and no more mood swings!"

• 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!"

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2018

Norethindrone for Birth Control "After being on Lo Loestrin off and on for years and having bad symptoms, my doctor decided to switch me to Camila 0.35 mg. Previously, when I was on Lo Loestrin, I almost immediately had side effects: extreme bloating (5 lb weight gain), no motivation to do anything, tired all the time, no sex drive, and spotting. With Camila, I have none of those symptoms. Feels like I’m not taking anything. After my bad experience with Lo Loestrin, I did research and found Lo Loestrin is made up of 10 micrograms of synthetic estrogen and 1 milligram of synthetic progesterone. Camila has no estrogen and 1/3 the amount of progesterone. This was a lifesaver for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I started this Sharobel birth control while still breastfeeding my daughter. The first month, I did have almost multiple heavy periods and spotting. But now, a few months in, and my period is almost nonexistent. I don't know if this is common, but I encourage folks to try to wait it out, as mine quickly improved."

• Lex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2021

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I was nervous about trying Ortho Micronor because I've read a few negative reviews. But in reality, people only really leave reviews when they feel negatively about something, so it's kind of biased. Anyway, this birth control is working great for me. I've been on it for about 5 months, no abnormal bleeding or any side effects at all. I haven't had a period yet, which is convenient for me. I did have some spotting for about 2 days because I missed a dose, but otherwise it's great. Of course, this is my personal experience, but I just wanted to share my positive review!"

• Hmm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2014

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've been on birth control for 10 years and had to switch to a progestin version due to high blood pressure. I had no problems with my previous birth control, however, with Camila, I have not stopped spotting since I started it a month and a half ago. I've had headaches almost every day, and hormonal acne has increased (chin and forehead). Also, my hair has been falling out in clumps! I've never heard of this before, and I'm so frustrated. You have to take it at the same time every day too. I'm stopping it today."

• 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."

• Roc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 24, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on almost every birth control other than Depo and the IUD since I was 15. Now 29. I got off BC around the age of 25. I started noticing that I was spotting between periods. Nothing major. Just very light pink. I never spotted between periods before. I also started having pain during sex. Went to the doc. One of the best gynos, she immediately said it was fibroids and maybe endo. She put me on 5 mg norethindrone. I take a half a pill every day. I had multiple large fibroids and a very large ovarian cyst. Had surgery in December to remove everything. Now I am great! Sex life is amazing, no emotional swings, no pain. Finally, on a birth control that agreed with me. Considering my doc said I have to be on it until I am ready to have kids to keep the fibroids away. I suggest to you ladies to maybe try a lower dose BC. It's been amazing for me. Hope my experience helped someone."

• ave...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 29, 2022

For Endometriosis "I was prescribed norethindrone .35mg after a new gyn listened to my complaints of extremely painful periods, painful bowel movements, cramping most of the month, pain after sex, etc., and said she suspected endometriosis. I had tried several combined oral contraceptives prior, but after a few months, my pain would always worsen, probably due to the estrogen. I’ve been on norethindrone now for just over 2 years, and it has helped significantly. I did have breast swelling/tenderness for the first 3 or so months on it, but it has since stopped. I also had spotting initially, which my gyn then emphasized to me this medication must be taken at the *exact* same time every day. When taken at the exact same time daily, I have no issues with spotting. After about 12 months on it, I started getting my period less, and now I often don’t get it at all, or I will have a much more manageable, short-lived period with little or no flow. If you have endo or similar symptoms, I think it’s worth a try."

• 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."

• con...
• June 29, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "This is my first month on the pill to help stop my periods. I was okay for the first two weeks of taking the pill, no problem whatsoever, apart from increases in cup size from a D to DD (also they feel fuller too, which can be very uncomfortable). I always take the medicine on time, until the third week, where I had to go on a trip, and I would end up taking the pill maybe like 20 minutes to half an hour later. And almost instantly after my 4-day trip, I started spotting, and a day later it switched to a full-blown period (cramps and heavy flow). It's been a week since all this began, and as of tonight it will be switching to week 2. I don't know if it's because I was a few minutes late or what, but this is very annoying."

• 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."

• NY ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 30, 2021

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Prescribed because fibroids and polyps (and probably pre-menopause) made the period flow unbearable. CONS: -If I don't take the pill at exactly the same time every day, I have 4 days of medium flow between cycles. Happened 3 times. Can't even be 20 minutes late or early. Felt like 3 periods in one month (every other week). -Cramps much worse than before. Still happen between cycles too. Often need Tylenol mid-sleep. -Clots huge unless I preemptively take Advil every few hours. -Breasts sensitive to the point of aching sometimes. -Period can be a week earlier or later than the previous one, so planning is impossible. PROS: -Actual period flow is slightly more manageable than before. -Spotting between cycles much less (sometimes not at all) unless I screw up my dose time. SUMMARY: If I take the pill on time with 100% accuracy, the period is slightly better. But my quality of life feels like it has declined due to the stress the side effects have added to it."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2012

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I use birth control mainly because I have irregular periods. I switched from the NuvaRing (not sure if the bad mood swings, multiple yeast/UTI infections, and INSANELY low sex drive were because of the ring or because of a really bad relationship), and it's been great. I really dislike the 3-hour window (I forget pills). But I'm giving it a 9 because I haven't had ANY of the side effects that tend to come with other methods. I feel really great, and aside from light spotting, I can't really tell that I'm on the pill. If you don't mind using backup methods with sex, then it could be really awesome to use."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I went on this birth control (the generic brand) and have been on it for about 2 months. This pill has wrecked my mental state. I have had anxiety and depression in the past but have had it pretty much under control until this medication took effect. The best description for it is PMSing 24/7. I’m a neurotic mess currently with constant anxiety. This pill has made me angry, irritable, depressed, and it also screws with my cycle. I get my period every 2 weeks with spotting in between. It makes my sex drive very low when I usually have quite a high sex drive. It’s pretty much defeating the purpose of the pill considering I feel pregnant all of the time and I’m not, by the way. It prevents pregnancy but it’s literally not worth it at this point. If you have dealt with mental health issues in the past, do NOT take this pill, even if you experience ocular migraines and they tell you not to take the estrogen pill or the combination."

• Ebo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2018

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I began taking Errin for a month, and I've had the worst experience ever with this birth control method. I have gained 20 pounds since taking it. There was spotting between my periods. I had extreme mood swings that were crazy ups and downs. I experienced headache, anxiety, and increased blood pressure. I don't recommend this b.c. to any woman who is thinking of trying the progestin-only pill. Yes, it is the mini pill, but I had a horrible experience. I will just deal with my adenomyosis and heavy periods w/o birth control. Never again!"

• Swa...
• October 27, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Micronor for 4 months now - switched from Tricylin Lo because I had high BP, and apparently Micronor isn't as bad as combo pills. I was told to take it at the time I was least likely to have sex - so I picked noon, that was stupid. Of the 4 months, I've spotted/bled significantly 90% of the time. I've noticed if you don't take it EXACTLY at the same time, you will spot - it's always 1 or 2 hours after taking the pill. My doctor told me it's only a 21-hour pill and then it wears off - so I think every freaking day I get the reboot period button pushed. It's hell. Period sex sucks - this pill might as well be called the Abstinence pill - I miss my combo pill. I think it raises my BP to have to buy 4x lady products."

• Lyn...
• May 9, 2011

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I was switched to this from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, and it was a horrible experience. My skin is so oily now, and I have breakouts constantly. I have gained about 10 pounds on this pill, and I had bad abdominal pain. The timing was an issue also, with other pills, it's not that big a deal if you are half an hour late, but with this pill, even as little as 30 minutes caused heavy spotting. I am switching back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo this week."

• Ari...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I started using Errin about a month ago, and it’s been the worst! I’ve gained so much weight, spotting, and my discharge started having a weird smell while taking Errin. Literally, after I take my medicine, I get so hungry. Don't really recommend."

• McL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2022

Norethindrone for Birth Control "As someone who’s always suffered acne, heavy periods, etc., this is the first time my acne disappeared. I’ll get occasional bumps here and there (normal), but not like before. Also, my periods are lighter, and I don’t feel cramps. The only negative thing about it is I have to take it at the exact same time every day and occasional spotting, which is fine. I never really was a fan of birth control before until I got on Camila. This pill works wonders. I haven’t gained any weight either."