Comparing Microgestin Fe 1.5 / 30 vs Norethindrone

For Birth Control Got on Microgestin 1.5/30 after getting married (had sex with husband before we were married, but wanted to start birth control to eliminate condoms or pulling out for him). PERIOD: I had a short but consistent & heavy period beforehand, and now it's VERY light or non existent in the off week. Didn't get pregnant so overall effective. MOOD/LIBIDO: the hard part is being able to determine if my mood, weight gain, what feels like depression (never have experienced depression before), and decreased libido (LEAST cool) have been primarily due to the pill, of my life change/transition. Looked here today due to my first acne spike (2 huge pimples a day on face &chin) since starting to see if this has caused acne for others.

For Birth Control I recently switched from Microgestin 1/20 to the 1.5/30 (gynecologist suggestion). I noticed even less cramping, a less heavy period, HOWEVER, I did get a few cystic nodular pimples around my mouth. I am not sure if it's because of the increase in hormones or something else, however I will wait for a few more months (I've been on this new birth control for about 2 months) to see if it goes away/gets better. I may switch back to the 1/20 if the acne doesn't get better. I also noticed a few pounds of weight gain.

For Birth Control I had been on an estrogen pill for 8 years, but new onset of migraines prompted my doc to give me this one. (Jencycla) My hair started falling out, I got acne that I'd never had before, and strong carb/salt cravings. The worst was that my lady bits were soooo dry, it was uncomfortable and sex was horrible. I got the skyla IUd and all my issues began to resolve within that week of being off jencycla.

For Birth Control I started taking this at 6 weeks post Partum for birth control while nursing. I feel like I have had a period now non-stop or I just have spotting and no idea when my actual period is due anymore. I've quit trying to figure it out; obviously I'm annoyed! It's supposed to not bother lactation, but there has been a definite decrease In my milk supply. Planning to finish this pack out and quit and use a backup. I would rather have no birth control pill at this point than all this spotting constantly! Also, I have been noticing a change in vision, but I have blamed it constantly on my contacts, lol! Seems to be a common side effect- maybe that's my problem!