| Key to ratings for micronor: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| 3 | severe vulvodynia-worsens w/ menses | really bad body acne, gained a few pounds. | Completely stopped my periods in the first month I was on it! Within a week of taking it I got relief from my severe vulvodynia (a painful syndrome that basically feels like someone taking a metal cheese grater out of a pot of boiling water and grating it across your privates)! After 5 years of misery and numerous doctors and tests and pills....This works!! No periods also means no cramps, no lengthy periods (I used to have 11 day periods), no mood swings. It's a miracle! | F | 35 | 3 months | 11/12/2009 | 3 | birth control | i gained a few pounds but so few that im not certain that it was from the drug. my leg hair now grows so much faster than before i started taking micronor, as well as experiencing nipple hair. | F | 23 | 1 years | 11/4/2009 | 5 | Bc, high blood pressure | Slight headaches, spotting | Micronor has been good to me for 2 1/2 years. Unfortunately High blood pressure runs in my family but with a healthier diet, exercise and micronor on my side I havent had issues. I dont get cramps or migraines like I used to and the best part about this pill is not having a period! Thats fine by me! | F | 22 | 2 years | 11/2/2009 | 2 | birth control | rage, irritability, depressed, no libido | Micronor is my 7th type of oral birth control I have tried. I thought i was sensitive to estrogen, hence trying the micronor. I have been on it for 1 month now and i have never been so irritable in my life. I have a very short temper on this right now, I don't like it! | F | 24 | 30 days | 10/29/2009 | 1 | Birth control while breastfeeding | depression, anger, cramps, bloating | omg, I was such a happy person before taing this pill, I have only been taking it for 4 days and in the last few days my mood has changed 100%!! I started hating my husband, and every time my daughter would start crying I would start wishing I had never had had a baby..I haven't thought that ever. Not to mention, I haven't been sleeping well and neither has my baby, I think the hormones pass right to her. I was taking orth tri cyclen before I was pregnant and it was great but this stuff is horrible and I wouldnt recommend it for any woman out there! | F | 24 | 4 days | 10/26/2009 | 1 | Endometriosis | Weight gain, severe mood swings, anger , burst into tears for no reason, no intrest in life..... | I wish I had found this site sooner, have been taking for 4 months now and have never felt so low and wothless in my entire life, would rather suffer the worst periods and pains than caay on like this, So in the bin they go !!!! | F | 38 | 4 months | 10/24/2009 | 1 | contraceptive while breastfeeding | dizziness, anxiety, sore breasts, reduced milk production, bleeding, bloating/abdo pain | This may be co-incedence (9 week postpartum)but since starting micronor last week I have had all these new symptoms...my first period, dizziness especially in the morning, bloating/cramping, anxiety that keeps me awake (as any breast feeding mum will tell you it would take a truck driving through your bedroom to keep you awake normally), and worse of all my baby is way more fussy at the breast and needs to feed more frequently and longer. It is possible that a number of these symptoms can be attributed to getting my period back, but I am not willing to take any chances and am coming off this pill. The thought of getting pregnant again any time soon is a nightmare, but sex is very important to me so it will be careful use of condoms for now and possibly consider the non hormone IUD. | F | 36 | 7 days | 10/24/2009 | 1 | BC and have blood clots | Severe weight gain is the worst and acne on face,back and chest.Also very heavy periods especially first three days.Have to change pad and tampon several times in a day. | I am off of this when current pack is gone. Hope the weight goes quickly or I'll be depressed for sure. | F | 48 | 6 months | 10/21/2009 | 2 | high blood pressure | frequent headaches, weight gain 15-20 lbs, mood swings, increase appetite | I am just figuring out why I cannot lose weight to save my life. I work out 4-5 a week 1-2 hours daily!! I slowly over the years have put on 15 pounds and cant get it off with excercise and eating right. My face is round and I am a whole dress size bigger. I will find out next month if I can be switched to another pill because this is ridiculous!!! | F | 34 | 3 days | 10/19/2009 | 1 | Birth Control | I was on the mirena which is progestrone based and suffed 4 years of headaches, now prescribed micronor and questioning if I should take it. | I haven't had a period in 4 years due to the progestrone levels in my body which some people are fine with but find that although periods are a nuisence, I would rather have one. Also the headaches are migrains most days. I am a full time student and don't want to get pregnant. Any suggestions?????? | F | 29 | 10/11/2009 | 2 | Breastfeeding | Major mood swings, crying for no reason, acne, decreased sex drive, no period, extra oily skin. | At first I thought I was suffering from mild postpartum but then realized it had to be my birth control! Now looking at this site I know for sure that it is. The only thing I have enjoyed is not having a period. I don't think I would take these bc pills again. | F | 26 | 6 months | 10/9/2009 | 1 | Contraception | Severe hair loss | I have been taking Micronor for 3 weeks and after a few days I noticed a fair bit of hair coming out while combing my hair after a shower. As the days went by, more hair started to come away. I thought that it may be stress, but figured, sure I am stressed, but I have been more stressed at other periods in my life and not had this happen. Then I realised it was Micronor and stopped taking it immediately. My hair is now more fine than it was before, and I feel upset that I have ruined my hair for the sake of better and safer sex. We all react differently to the pill, for some this pill may be ok. But I would say if you do experience hair loss, stop taking it immediately. | F | 23 | 3 weeks | 10/9/2009 | 1 | Birth control while breastfeeding | Major depression, weight gain, acne, no sex drive. | I wish I found this site earlier - like others have said! I started this pill after my 6 week gyno from giving birth to my son. THEN, I had all the negative side effects listed by others: MASSSIVE depression (to the point of thinking death would be easier -- even knowing that was crazy, since my son is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen), lost NO weight while breastfeeding (even while walking 2 miles a day), NO sex drive (and painful sex) and facial acne/discoloration. I'm stopping today, 3 months in. At first I thought it was my hypothyroidism, but had my levels checked and they were fine. I was about to go to the doctor PPD, because I couldn't explain my mood change -- I'm 39 and know myself pretty well. My only question with PPD, was why it would have started so late. I never thought of the micronor (I'm on the generic jolivette), because I took the regular estrgen pill for years with no problems. I'm off this pill! I'd rather be pregnant than fat and divorced. Watch your anger and depression levels if you decide to stay on this pill. | F | 39 | 3 months | 10/4/2009 | 5 | combo pills cause migraines | It took about 3 months for my body to fully adjust to Micronor. The first week I had headaches (not migraines though like I get on the regular pill). The second week the headache went away and I had 7-10 days of bloating. Then I was kind of depressed for a couple of weeks, but that went away. | I've had one period (long, 10 days) and one round of break through bleeding (4 days). The period was about 6 weeks into taking Micronor. I haven't had another since, which is fine by me. I have horrible pms so no periods for me is a good thing :-) Once the initial side affects disappeared and my body adjusted, I've felt fine on these. I had nothing but problems with combo pills so was thrilled to find a pill that doesn't make me miserable. | F | 41 | 5 months | 9/29/2009 | 3 | Birth Control | missed period about once every 3 months, constant spotting in between sometimes lasting 2-3 weeks, slight weight gain, decresed sex drive | effective in birth control, took it before bed every night and experienced no nausea, but did not like that i frequently missed periods and had constant spotting. very annoying. | F | 21 | 1 years | 9/23/2009 | 2 | Contraception while breastfeeding. | Weight gain, random periods and spotting, bloating, mood swings, acne, increased sex drive. | My doc prescribed Micronor to me when I told him I'd like to be on the pill but continue breastfeeding my daughter. I've never had problems with weight, acne, or irregular periods in my life, but thanks to Micronor, now I have. I'm still the same weight as when I left the hospital after giving birth to my daughter (8 months ago). I could go to the gym 24/7 and eat nothing but iceberg lettuce and I probably still wouldn't lose any weight. Now I have a period every 2 or 3 months just randomly when I used to know down to the hour when my period would come because it was so regular. And my face? It looks like pepperoni pizza. Seriously. I've been on Micronor for 6 months and that was 6 months too much. I'll miss the wicked sex drive however... and so will my hubby. | F | 22 | 6 months | 9/12/2009 | 1 | Birth Control | Extreme mood swings, anxiety, severe breast tenderness, weight gain, mild headaches. | I've been on BC since I was 19 yrs old & this is BY FAR the worst pill I have ever taken. In just 25 days, I've managed to gain 6 lbs, despite eating healthy & working out 5-6 days a week. I'm hungry ALL the time. The breast tenderness was so severe that I would be in tears at time, particularly when working out. And by far, the worst part has been the extreme mood swings and anxiety. I went from being happy and loving life to having extreme highs and lows-more lows though than anything. Feeling intense rage one moment and sobbing the next. Worrying about absolutely nothing. Feeling this general numbness about my life and just wanting to be alone all the time. This pill was making me crazy-I literally felt like I was becoming psychotic on it! Thank goodness I experienced negative side effects on BC before, so I was in tune to these changes I was having and put two and two together rather quickly-before I started sabatoging all of my personal and professional relationships. I am done with this pill and will never use another hormonal method of BC again. At this point, I'd rather be pregnant than spend another day feeling like I have for the past 25!! | F | 34 | 25 days | 9/10/2009 | 2 | Can't take estrogen | Hair loss, Mood Swings, Spotting. | So... I'm in between and 2 and a 3 on the rating. I've been on this specific pill for about a year now, and the mood swings have lessened, but the hair loss and the spotting haven't. (I have thick hair so I haven't noticed it missing I just see a lot come out in the shower) I've had the crazy mood swings on other birth controls as well. They defiantly became more mild after time. And I've also noticed that I spot more when I smoke cigarettes. | F | 23 | 1 years | 9/9/2009 | 1 | can't take estrogen | PANIC ATTACKS and mood swings. | i do not recommend this to anyone that has nerve issues. i have had problems with estrogen pills with blood clots and panic attacks, this has been going on for about 4 years now, and anxiety is in my blood, my mother and grandmother has it pretty bad as well, but this pill just made it 100% worse. i hate it and i stopped taking it about 3 days ago because i realized these pills are making me a lunatic! i am done with birth control.. quite frankly, i would rather be pregnant then to take this pill ever again.. and i hate kids.. hha. | M | 18 | 4 months | 9/8/2009 | 1 | Birth control | I've been lethargic, anxious, sweaty, angry, impatient, irritable, nervous, uptight. I feel like I want to weep. I would think I was going crazy if it wasn't for having come across this site. There are none of these things mentioned as 'possible side effects' on the papers I received from my pharmacist. | I'm normally a happy person with an easy laugh that loves her family and appreciates the good things in life. I've just realized that it's been since I've been on this pill that I feel 'doomed', inadequate, useless. I want to argue with my husband and I have no patience for mildly 'challenging' issues in my life that I would normally consider minor irritants. Everything is just making me want to cry. | F | 38 | 3 weeks | 9/5/2009 | 2 | control migraines | Since March 2009 I have been on Micronor to lessen the chances of getting any more migraines. The reason for changing from a combo pill to the mini pill was because I have to controll my periods due to endometriosis. I have not had a period since Dec 2008! Since changing pills I have gained 15-20 pounds. I started Weight Watchers in May and have gained 12 pounds just since then! I have had the testing done for my thyroid and everything is "normal". I am heading to the Gyno to weigh my options because this is absolutely NUTS! If I keep on doing this, I will be 300 pounds before I know it! I would rather have a hysterectomy than weigh what I do just because of a pill! | Gyno said that my weight gain was NOT due to the Micronor, I disagree based on the ratings on this site!!! | F | 35 | 5 months | 8/29/2009 | 3 | Birth Control | No period as yet, Nausea, Hot Sweats | I was prescribed Micronor because of my age, I haven't had a period as yet, which is okay, I had the nausea for about three weeks and did a pregnancy test, all ok. I have been having Hot Sweats which last a few minutes and are continual, so I am not getting much sleep waking up in pools of sweat through the night. I haven't had any weight gain but I do exercise regularly. | F | 43 | 12 weeks | 8/26/2009 | 3 | problems with estrogen | the side effects havent been too bad actually. at first i spotting a lot and it was very frustrating but just when i was about to give up it stopped. i dont like the idea of not having a period, but ive been on it for 4 months now an i still get my period around every 4-5 weeks. its is pretty light, but as long as i'm getting it i'll be ok. | i started taking this pill because the combo pill was giving me chronic yeast infections and the doc suspected it might be the estrogen. she was probably right because after i went off of bcp they went away and then i tried micronor a few months later. the only problem i have with this pill is if my periods stop i dont think i'll take it anymore though. not only is it nerve racking but it doesnt feel healthy. my doc has already told me that its fine, and being on the pill you never have a real period anyway and all of that but i dont like the idea. im pretty worried that being on any birth control will screw up my fertility for the future though. | F | 22 | 4 months | 8/18/2009 | 3 | Breastfeeding | Hair loss, dizzyness, stomach aches | Some will say that the hair loss is contributed to having a baby but my hair loss became severe 3 weeks into my first pack. I am breastfeeding and I was 8 weeks post delivery when it became severe.(hair loss) I've also experienced dizzyness which hasn't been to bad to handle. The other thing I don't like is having to take it at the same time every day and worrying about that 2hour window! I'm satisfied overall but I will switch as soon as I stop breastfeeding. | F | 27 | 12 weeks | 8/16/2009 | 1 | Breastfeeding | Nausea, acne, hairloss, no sex drive, period every other week, depression, very tired all day, irritable, hungry, bloated to the point where you feel pregnant, breast tenderness, sensitivity (always want to cry) | I have been on the pill for only two packs. I will start another pack next week. In the beginning I was severly nausea, and had breakthrough bleeding. I now have all of the other listed side effects. When I am done breastfeeding I will look for another form of bc. Also, I have had my period for two weeks now. | F | 25 | 2 months | 8/10/2009 | 2 | can't take estrogen | moodiness, severe cramping, no periods since I started it, crying spells, fatigue, nausea | It was perfect when I was breastfeeding my daughter 4 years ago, but I was on antidepressants for PPD at the time too, which probably masked the side effects I have now. I tried Ortho Lo but got tired of feeling so lousy and fat all the time, so went to the NuvaRing for a relief from my periods. Didn't have a period for a year, (great!) but I was also very mean and confrontational to people around me. I was not my normal quiet calm self. Stopped that and decided to go back to this one, but it has been a kind of hell since I started not knowing if I am pregnant because I never get my period, crying through bouts of cramping that send me to the ER at night, moodiness and crying spells that last for days. I used to be such a happy mother, and now I am a trainwreck since I started this pill. I was in the ER just last night in so much pain I couldn't walk. I am glad that I found this website because now I know I am not crazy. | F | 32 | 3 months | 8/7/2009 | 1 | Contraception | VERY VERY severe stomach aches, dizziness a constant period for a month, clotting, depression | I've been on micranor for 3 months after asking to be put on the new pro pill with a 12 hour le-way as opposed to a 2 hour le-way, my doctor put me on micranor which was the wrong one. i had a period the 1st week i was on it, thinking this was just my body getting used to new pill after 6 years i carried on taking it. i went on holiday and 2 days before i returned home i began another period, which has not yet stopped and i returned a month ago. i have had very very severe stomach aches, which have kept me up all night, and left me struggling to concentrate at work and at home. i am extremely bloated and look about 2 months pregnant. my mood got very bad and i felt like giving up, leading to very bad arguments between me and my partner. i went to the doctor and they gave their sincerest apologies for the mix up of putting me on the wrong pill, i am now on cerezette and have been for 4 days..my stomach pains seem to have calmed but not disapeared all together, however i am still having a period although not as heavy as it has been for the past month and my mood has got a lot lot better in the short time i have been on this new pill! i would NOT recommend micranor to anyone wanting a contraceptive pill because aside from the constant bleeding all the other side affects put together make it the WORST pill i have ever had out of both combined and pro pills! | F | 21 | 3 months | 7/30/2009 | 1 | birth control | severe abdominal pain, dizziness, heavy bleeding, early period, ER visit. | I went to the doctor to get a new prescription for my combined birth control. He told my blood pressure (120/80) and told me it was too high for me to continue on my old birth control. He prescribed Micronor even though I faught him on it cause I know 120/80 is not high blood pressure. A couple days after taking it my nipples got very sore and my lower abdomin got very tender to the touch and intercourse was painful. Two weeks after taking it one day I was cleaning and got sudden severe abdominal pain. Worst pain of my life. Went the the emergency room and they concluded it was Micronor causing the pain. I was in the worst pain of my life for 4 days and then had the heaviest bleeding I've ever had. I'm never taking that pill again!! | F | 19 | 2 weeks | 7/30/2009 | 1 | Blood Clots | Weight gain, bloat, moodiness, no sex drive AT ALL | I recently got off of this pill (3 days ago) and now that I have read the other reviews I dont feel crazy! I have gained 10-12 pounds in the past 9 months (even though I am fairly active and have a pretty healthy diet). I constantly had a "foggy" mood and didnt feel any joy with anything in my life.The lack of sex drive was starting to effect my marriage. I can barely wear my wedding ring somedays because my fingers and body are always so puffy/swollen. I cannot wait for this drug to work its way out of my system and get back to my old self. If you are sensitive about weight gain at all I would stay away from this pill | F | 34 | 9 months | 7/29/2009 | 2 | cannot take estrogen | severe mood swings (happy and active to weeping), extremely sore and swollen breasts and increased size, no periods at all but constant "about to start" feeling, bloating, fatigue | F | 25 | 3 months | 7/15/2009 | 1 | Birth Control, Painful Periods/PMS | Wow! I'm glad I found this site as I was starting to feel like something was wrong. Even my closest friends were beginning to wonder what was wrong and then I mentioned that I just went on the pill. I have only been on this for 18 days and I've experienced tenderness in my breasts, extreme moodiness, irritability, vaginal dryness during sex and tingling sensations that go up my arms. | I've decided to go off this immediately as I would rather deal with the painful periods every few months than the moodiness I've been experiencing during the last few weeks. | F | 37 | 18 days | 6/29/2009 | 1 | Birth Control | weight gain, bloating, extreme anger & rage | So glad I checked this out. I finally put 2&2 together today. I had lost 20 lbs after giving birth and I have gained 20 ibs back in the last 6 months.. i attributed it to stopping breastfeeding and being older with this pregnancy..I feel horrible about myself I have never been this big, am the same weight as I was 9 months pregnant with both my daughters (14 years apart) I am having extreme rage issues, never felt like this in my life, honestly think I am going crazy, scared of myself and scared of what I could do..not cool. I've been going to counselling and everything (good anyway) And the bloating all the time, looks like I'm 5 months pregnant all the time. I cant even fit my pregnant clothes ;( Thank God I found this site...quitting tonight!! ........... And Ladies lets not put each other down when we share, everyones body, emotions and chemical make up is differant, as are we!! | F | 32 | 5 months | 6/27/2009 | 5 | BC | OMG...you need to see a psychiatrist - you're totally paranoid! And DON'T blame it on the meds!!! :) | F | 6/18/2009 | 1 | birth control | WEIGHT GAIN (6lbs in half a month while on STRICT diet and intense workouts of high intensity aerobics classes 4x a week and the P90X program), extreme irritability, depression, bloating | My "doctor" must be a dumb*ss when she put me on these pills after i told her how much I struggle with my weight loss after finally breaking a 2 year old plateau after losing 150 pounds so far~ she told me that as long as I fight cravings I would not gain weight (bs!) on these and I HAVE!!! I'm more strict on my diet and exercise programs than anything and managed to magically gain 6 pounds in 14 days. I was actually steadily LOSING weight before I took these pills~ and they've completely reversed what i had going! All my hard work and gym time! Not only that~ but i read these other ratings by everybody else and at least every other one has weight gain! So I know it's not just me~ Not only that~ but on top of the devastating news of gaining weight that i live to get rid of I have to deal with feeling like I'm on constant hardcore PMS. I feel pissed off all the time and can't enjoy any fun outings anymore. I'm too busy feeling like I have to kill something. The increased depression also does not help me when i'm already extremely upset about this weight gain. Not to mention~ on top of everything else~ I'm all the time bloated! My doctor was obese~ she was probably jealous of my weight loss and gave me these pills as REVENGE!! f***ing cruel!!! | F | 18 | 15 days | 6/17/2009 | 5 | Can't take estrogen | No "real" period since month 5 (2006!!) Also minor, light breakthrough bleeding very rarely (like, 1 pantyliner/day kinda' light only lasting 1-2 days) | I have been on Micronor for over 3 years, and I LOVE IT. I have high blood pressure and migraines with aura; I am unable to take Estrogen as this intensifies the migraines AND the blood presure. I learned this the hard way 5 years ago when my doctor prescribed a regular combi-pill and I nearly ended up at the hospital with a severe migraine that bordered on a TIA. He then told me I couldn't EVER take oral contraceptives again, too risky, and no implants or injections, either. HUH?! Second opinion, please! Sure enough, I went to see a specialist, and after telling him my history and having an examination, he wrote me the scrip for Micronor, smiled and said "stick with this one kiddo, you'll be glad you did..." And he was SO right!! My periods were A W F U L. Huge clots, terrible cramping and crippling fatigue for 8-14 days EVERY MONTH. This has been a miracle drug for me!! No period is not an issue with THIS girl! :) I researched it obsessively in the beginning, thinking that not having a monthly was just all wrong, but if you take the drug as it's prescribed, GENERALLY SPEAKING it seems that it is not unusual to lose your period altogether within 5-12 months. I seem to have been lucky - no side effects at all, except for a few months of a very light, very strange coloured period...and then it DISAPPEARED altogether!!! Sorry to hear you've all had such different experiences than me...all I can say is everyone's different I guess... | F | 31 | 3 years | 6/15/2009 | 3 | History of ocular migraines | Not entirely sure. Definitely sore breasts and vaginal dryness. Probably weight gain. Possibly moodiness (mostly sadness, a little anger early on, which I seem to have gotten under control). | I've had some emotional things, but none seem entirely random (cried at a TV show about someone losing a baby, but I had a friend lose a baby a few months ago). Was having some anger, but realized I was being unreasonable and have mostly gotten past that. Sex drive went down a little, but boyfriend was in an emotional slump and was having his own sex drive issues (also causing some of my anxiety), plus I've never been WAY up there in sex drive. Point being, I COULD attribute these things to the pill, but wouldn't necessarily. I started to notice a trend of women who were breastfeeding (and presumably recently given birth) with a lot of the above issues, and I'm now wondering if there's any possibility they're more related to post-partum? Or people under other stress, which also historically causes the above issues in me. So I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on that. So far, I'm reserving judgment. I haven't had spotting so far, and haven't reached the time for my 2nd period yet (first one was normal). So hopefully it will stay that way. I'm improving my eating habits and re-committing to regular exercise immediately -- if I don't lose weight or continue to gain, that might be an issue. But with my silly handful of ocular migraines (no headaches), I'm not sure the doctor will give me a choice, gr. | F | 32 | 1.5 months | 6/14/2009 | 5 | birth control | Some random spotting, slightly longer periods | I love micronor and would recommend it to anyone. I began taking it because my doctor was worried about my history of migraines and never experienced negative side effects except occasional spotting and missed periods. I went off of it for a while and tried other kinds of pills, none of which I liked and couldn't last more than a few months on. I am now back on micronor and have had no problems; I have lost weight on it, feel completely emotionally stable, have not lost my sex drive, and my periods are still relatively regular. I will never take another kind of pill. | F | 24 | 8 months | 6/4/2009 | 1 | Non-estrogen birth control | Severe mood swings; heavy, painful periods every other week; weight gain despite no change in diet or exercise regime; very tender breasts | I'm not pregnant, but it's hardly surprising with so many periods in the two months I've been taking it! With all the side-effects and precision required for taking the darned thing, it's more hassle than it's worth for me. | F | 31 | 2 months | 5/27/2009 | 1 | prevent endometriosis regrowth | No period, weight gain, constant hunger, severe headaches, sore breasts, very emotional | I have only had two periods in the time I have been on this pill; the first was regular, the second was two weeks late, and I have not had one in over two months. I take the pill exactly as directed (I've never missed a dose), and I have taken several pregnancy tests because I've been so worried. I have been under a lot of stress (graduating college and applying to law school), so this has supposedly thrown off my cycle further. I am prone to migraines anyway, and have had one every day for three weeks. My breasts hurt constantly, and my appetite is voracious; I'm usually a very light eater. Combined with the intense mood swings (commercials make me cry), even my mother thought I was pregnant. My doctor told me that these symptoms were normal and to continue taking the pill; the side effects would wear off. He was wrong. They have intensified. I HATE this pill and cannot wait to get off it. | F | 23 | 5 months | 5/19/2009 | 3 | Birth Control | Irregular periods, longer periods than normal | I've taken Micronor twice in the last few years. First time for about 3 months, I had no period when taking it the first time. The second time, I've now been taking it for 4 months but it's totally different! I have periods about twice a month for about 10 days. I'm getting sick of only have a week every month where I'm not on my period. Fair play, I haven't got pregnant while taking the pill, but the fact it alters my menstrual cycle so much is annoying. I'm going to change to another type of pill soon I think. | F | 20 | 4 months | 5/4/2009 | 2 | Birth Control while on BP Med | Consistant excessive spotting, weight gain and acne. | I've been on Micronor for the past 2 months which lessen my cramps which I love. I normally weigh approx. 133 but even after dieting and exercise, I have managed to gain 12 pounds within 2 months. I can deal with the acne, but not the weight gain and excessive spotting. | F | 50 | 2 months | 5/1/2009 | 3 | BF/age/smoker | Bloating,weight gain,acne | One period so far,I have spotted a few times, but I dont have another choice on BCPs. but the weight is gonna have to go or the pills ARE, I guess we will use condoms. | F | 36 | 8.5 months | 4/29/2009 | 2 | breastfeeding | constant hunger, terrible acne, period lasting for 2 weeks | the "mini pill" is considered an abortive birth control method. many obgyns do not prescribe it. If you are pro-life you may want to consider other options. | F | 30 | 3 months | 4/27/2009 | 1 | high blood pressure | I have a period every 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. Its ridiculous and I have lots of cramping. The periods are longer than without birth control. | I hate this drug. Why don't they make mini pills that work better? | 28 | 2 years | 4/23/2009 | 3 | BC | Ok so I've been researching birth control pills and for each one the ratings are bad. Is there any good BC? I was on Micronor for a year but i had to stop it because side effects started showing. I tried Loesterin24Fe and it drove me crazy I was so bitchy and had thrown up twice. Now I am taking a break and just researching. Any suggestions? | M | 1.5 years | 4/22/2009 | 2 | Migraines | Missed periods, longer periods, weight gain | I was told by a new doctor that I wasn't allowed to take combined bc pills because of my migraines and auras, even though I had been on combined ones for 3 years and no other doctor has ever mentioned that. I've had these migraines my whole life, but I was scared of the 'you're at high risk for stroke' so I switched...and I hate it. First period was late, second hasn't come yet, and its three weeks late (preg. test was negative)...I've also gained about 4-5 pounds over the last month & have been working out, I now way more than I ever have in my whole life. : ( | F | 20 | 2 months | 4/22/2009 | 4 | Migraines | weight gain (5#), missed periods, possibly emotional distress/depression | I started taking this because I got migraines during my period on the combination pill. I've always been very thin (even underweight) so the 5 pound weight gain brought me up to a normal weight(something I had been trying to do for 3 years prior to taking this pill, but with no success), I just hope I don't gain too much weight. I got my period when I started the pill and then again 3 months into it. I had 2 days of spotting another month and a half after that, and nothing else since. The periods I had were much heavier than normal (with no pills and combo I had very very light periods, with this pill it's about 1 wk with pretty bad cramps on first day) I was a little worried about possibly being pregnant but feel better after reading this website. I've been a little emotional the past couple of months, but I'm also dealing with a lot of stress (senior in college, taking too many units) and even though I know the weight gain is a good thing, it's still emotionally difficult to gain weight. | F | 21 | 6 months | 4/16/2009 | 4 | breast-feeding | increased appetite, no period, weight gain? | I have not had a period since having a baby 7.5 months ago. That kind of makes me nervous, but as someone else said, when taken correctly it is reliable. I felt depressed, like most of the other breast-feeding mothers, but having a baby does cause a big change in hormones. If they come off the med and feel better fine, but if you think about it, maybe it is PPD? My depression had NOTHING to do with Micronor. I am having trouble losing my baby weight, but who knows if it that is even related. I am starting to get a little acne, but who knows it could be my period finally coming! I'm not pregnant, and any side effects are very mild. All in all I'd recommend. | F | 26 | 6 months | 4/8/2009 | 3 | Birth Control | Depression, mood swings, heavy spotting. | The first week I took this was one of the most miserable of my life - I hated everything! Just when I thought things were settling down with the mood swings I started getting a constant stream of mini-periods complete with cramps. For a medication that is so picky about how I take it, this seems to be a lot of hassle. | F | 21 | 45 days | 4/6/2009 | 1 | Can't take combo pills. | My doctor took me off Ortho-Tryclen Lo because I have had migraines with auras in the past. I was on Micronor 2 1/2 weeks and I started experiencing severe acne. I called my doctor and he said it is the #1 complaint he hears while on this pill yet the package insert states acne is a rare side effect. I stopped taking Micronor 3 days ago after only being on it for 2 months but the acne has to go!!!! | F | 37 | 2 months | 3/21/2009 | 3 | Birth Control | No periods, dizziness, hot flashes, sometimes very rare moodiness | I been on this pill for 1.5 year and went off it because I didnt get my period for a year. After a year I got it and it was so heavy that I had to go to the ER because I didnt know what was all that HEAVY flow! Ever since then I been getting irregular periods and lots of spotting, getting dizzy from time to time, headaches etc. I quit it and right after 3-4 days felt better. Now I started Loesteryn24Fe, 1st week on it so we'll see how that goes. | F | 21 | 1.5 years | 3/20/2009 | 5 | High BP | Constant sore breasts | I've been on Jolivette for about 4 months now and haven't really had any issues. My period still comes at approx every 28 days, except this month when it was a bit late due to new job stress. All in all I have no problems with this pill. | F | 29 | 4 months | 3/19/2009 | 1 | breastfeeding | heavier periods then with miscarriage, exteme moodiness, irate | F | 29 | 20 days | 3/19/2009 | 1 | HORRIBLE acne, lots of bumps on hairline and forehead, very oily skin and scalp, deep depression, mood swings, cry all the time | Periods were regular, works well as bcp for some, but i cant handle the bad skin and i feel so sad all the time and depressed that i know that if i dont get of it soon, i will need to go on anti-depressants. | F | 18 | 2 months | 3/18/2009 | 1 | Breastfeeding | Pessimism/Depression, Irritability/Anger, Mood Swings, Extreme Hunger, Fatigue, Headaches, Loss of Sex Drive, Physical Numbness During Sex | I began taking Micronor before Christmas, when my daughter was about 4 months. Around the end of January I started to loose my sex drive and experienced a loss of sensation during sex. As time passed more symptoms seemed to add on, and existing symptoms worstened. My husband and I both noticed that I just wasn't the same person anymore. I felt completely detached and thought I was going crazy!!! One day I cried 8 times (I seldom ever cry normally). I thought maybe the sexual issues might be caused by the micronor so I checked this website and, to my relief, everything I was having problems with was listed here! Thank God I wasn't going crazy!!! It's been almost a week since I've been off of micronor (switched onto Tri-cyclen lo) and most symptoms are fading fast! I'm still hungry, but that may fade as well or may be a symptom of the new pill. Thankfully, the tri-cyclen lo has not changed my breastmilk quality and I think that my milk supply has actually increased! | F | 28 | 3 months | 3/17/2009 | 4 | Breastfeeding | The only one I seem to have is excessive hunger... | I have only gained 5 pds - but when I started noticing the weight gain and the excessive hunger - I have begun to chew gum to help with that and drink lots of water. Otherwise I am very pleased so far with Micronor. I can't take estrogen anyway - even without breastfeeding - so I will probably contimue to take this pill even after she is a year old. | F | 33 | 1 months | 3/12/2009 | 5 | Breastfeeding | I have not had any side effects from Micronor. | I have been taking Micronor (Jolivette) for 8 months now with no issues. I took the combi-pills before and suffered severe migraines to the point of not functioning and having to use Imitrex to help get rid of them. I also used Depo-Provera before. While I liked not having my period, I put on 50 pounds on it that has taken me 10 years to completely get rid of. With the Micronor, I start my period right at the beginning of the new pack each month. It's a normal period for me, cramps, bloating and the blahs, but NO migraines, no acne, no heavy bleeding. I personally reccomend this pill to women who have history of migraines who have used other contraceptives that bring on severe migraines. The only thing I don't like about this pill is that is it less effective now that I am not breastfeeding anymore. Other then that, I am very happy with this choice. | F | 29 | 8 months | 3/8/2009 | 2 | Age/smoker | Bloating, severe acne/bumps on back,neck,chest and face, mood swings/irritability,sleeplessness,dizziness. | Not worth it! Took my last one today. | F | 34 | 2 months | 3/6/2009 | 2 | Migraine Headaches | Weight Gain (10lbs in 2 months - I am extremely active), acne, very irregular periods | I was originally put on this pill after coming off depo-provera. Depo was only a short term solution for me. Because I experience migraines w/ aura, I cannot be on any combination pills. I experienced weight gain of around 10lbs. I am extremely active, regularly train and run 5Ks and mountain bike. I could not get the weight back off and did not like how it made me feel. I also did not like being unable to predict when (or if) my period would come. I felt like I had my period every other week. It became very burdonsome to try to keep up with this. I have since gone off all hormonal forms of birth control, and am practicing the Fertility Awareness Method. | F | 29 | 8 months | 3/4/2009 | 1 | high bp | irregular periods, months with no period,extremely long periods | I am so grateful I came across this site .I started out normal periods than no period for months now I have had a thick brown period for 2 months straight I also experienced alot of the other side effects mentioned but I never connected them to the pill.I have been on 4 different medicines for depression and anti anxiety pills and gained 20 pounds without changing my diet .I cant take anymore of my doctor telling me this is normal. I am truly afraid of getting pregnant againbut I cant take the side effects anymore.I am quitting tonight.Thank You | M | 27 | 7 months | 2/23/2009 | 2 | Endometriosis | 10 pound weight gain, bloating, long periods | i just started my second month on this pill and ive already gained 10 pounds. my periods were never long, now they last 7 days. they used to be 3-4..im not liking the weight gain at all..... | F | 23 | 1 months | 2/19/2009 | 4 | birth control | irregular peiods for a few months then no period in the last 3 months | i have no major issues with this pill i personally don't mind missing my peiod | F | 28 | 9 months | 2/17/2009 | 1 | Birth Control while Breastfeeding | Severe moodiness/irritability. RAGE!! Angry and miserable all the time. NO sex drive whatsoever. Painful sex/vaginal dryness. Constantly felt overwhelmed with everything in life even simple things that I could easily handle before. Very emotional, crying all the time. I felt like I was treating my husband and my kids badly and I felt bad about myself all the time. Thoughts of suicide (never EVER had this before). I felt like the people in my life would be better off without me. Weight gain, hungry all the time. Hair loss. | My doctor recommended this medicine as birth control to use while breastfeeding as my regular birth control was not an option. I ABSOLUTELY would NOT recommend this product to ANYONE!!! I had a TERRIBLE experience with it!!! I have stopped taking this medicine for approximately 2 weeks and I am starting to feel back to my old self again. I was absolutely shocked when I came accross this website and discovered I was not alone with the side effects I was experiencing. I thought I was going CRAZY! I only decided to research the side effects of Micronor after talking to a good friend who had experienced some side effects after starting a new medication (different one)and I was curious to know what side effects were common with Micronor. The night I read the information on this website is the night I stopped taking Micronor and I will NEVER touch it again as long as I live! I only wish I had found this website sooner. | F | 35 | 11 months | 2/16/2009 | 5 | Never stopped it after weaning | None. That's why I like it so much. | After taking the pill for over four years now, the doctor asks me every year if I want to switch back to a combo pill (progetin only pills such as micronor ARE slightly less effective than combo pills if you are not EXCLUSIVLEY breast feeding). But I have been on it for four years and no side effects or pregnancy. I love not having a period (or hardly ever having a period.) I usually have a period if I a pill then double up on them too late the next day. But oh well. I see grils whining about how they freak out from not having a period because they don't know if they are pregnant. USUALLY...not always, if you are taking them totally correctly, you aren't pregnant. Don't know when you are going to start? carry a stupid tampon with you. What's the big deal. Most of the women I see swearing they are going nuts are usually just making themselvs that way through stress and worry. That will totally mess up your cycle, hormones, and everything else worse than any pill will. CHILL OUT! | F | 30 | 4.5 years | 2/11/2009 | 2 | birth control, estrogen intolerant | irregular bleeding | I can't take anything with estrogen, because it gives me migraines. So, I've tried the progestin-only pill. It was great for a month and a half, then I started getting spotting - for the better part of 3 weeks, then it stopped for about a month, then started up again about 6 weeks ago - I have bled on and off every other week. According to my gynocologist this is normal and about 1 in 10 women experience irregular bleeding and there is nothing they can do about it. Am going in to talk to her about it - may either switch to a progestin-only option with a lower dose or try paragard. | F | 25 | 4.5 months | 2/4/2009 | 3 | birth control while breasfeeding | No sexual drive at all; dryness in the vaginal area; strong PMT-like feeling most of the time (although I am naturally prompt to mood swings). I stopped breastfeeding 3 weeks ago, so I still don't know if I will have a period this month. | My baby is almost 9 months old and I have breastfeed her for almost 8 months. I started taking Micronor as my GP said that this pill is not counter-indicated for breastfeeding mothers. 3 weeks ago I ran out of milk completely, but I haven't had a period at all since my baby was born; just very mild brown spotting around 3 weeks ago, may be coinciding with me stopping breastfeeding. I had been on the combined pill for 3 years prior to taking micronor, but it did make me very depressed, especially at the beginning of each set of pills. Micronor doesn't make me feel depress, but I do feel very irritable and my hair is coming off, as other people said. I have not sexual drive at all. I would say, the main advantage for me with this pill is contraception while breastfeeding and not feeling depressed, but I still need to see if the other symptoms are related to taking it. | F | 33 | 34 weeks | 1/28/2009 | 1 | birth control | very bad mood swings, no get up and go, tiredness, arguing for no reason, picking fights, severely depressed,anxious, feel worthless, horrendous weight gain | only good thing was light periods | F | 28 | 10 months | 1/20/2009 | 3 | Birth control | Lost at least 2 inches of hairline, continuous acne (never a problem before for me), loss of sex drive that continued to dimninish, depression and mood swings, migraines (which also never had before). | After almost 4 years, I am just stopping it. I figured out about a year ago the hair loss I was experiencing was most likely from the androgens. And I figured maybe no one has a sex drive with a toddler around. And I was just too scared of getting pregnant (which I still am and will be) but it just isn't worth it anymore. I don't even remember the person I used to be before this pill. | F | 30 | 3.5 years | 1/18/2009 | 3 | birth control | Im 22 and have taken Ortho tricyclene for 4yrs. I got off last year because of the INTENSE mood swings, and was put on Micronor. I used it for 1 week and stopped using it. that was in april of 08 and didnt get a period til october 08 and none since then. I used micronor in oct and was diagnosed with depression that month. but with no period, theres no depression or ANY symptoms for that matter. i dont use this medicine regulary. i havent even completed the first pack i opened a year ago. | I dont have a problem with micronor. i have no periods and no periods for me means no intense mood swings and no depression with thoughts of suicide. if i began taking it on a regular basis and still continued to not have a period, then i would definatly continue to take it. | F | 22 | 2 times | 1/17/2009 | 2 | birth control/breastfeeding | Extreme depression, anxiety, paranoia, not just the "baby blues". Several uncontrollable crying jags and a constant overwhelming feeling of worthlessness. Absolutely no orgasms at all in 3 months; extreme vaginal dryness and a lot of pain during intercourse and after. (Lubrication doesn't seem to help much) Moderate abdominal bloating, pain after eating. Minimal appetite; moderate weight loss. | At 3 weeks postpartum I was all over my husband; couldn't wait to get on the pill so we wouldn't have to worry about pregnancy. Not worth taking this pill; I rather worry about pregnancy then my irrational fears taking over my mind. Switching to condoms for now. | F | 40 | 3 months | 1/13/2009 | 2 | Heavy, painful periods | Considering why I was taking this pill, I've had nothing but trouble. The first three of the seven months I took it my period was slightly lighter, but since then I've been starting another full-blown period within days of finishing the last. They have been just as painful as before - my situation has actually got worse from taking this pill! | The practice nurse I saw for a checkup agreed that by now the side-effects would have disappeared. I am waiting for an appointment to get my prescription changed. | F | 21 | 7 months | 12/28/2008 | 2 | birth control | I hate this pill!!! Was on Depo shot for 10yrs without any side effects at all. Dr Sugeested I go on the pill to see if it would bring on a period. Since I tarted this pill 3 months ago I have been depressed, antisocial & miserable in part to the 6lb weight gain & feeling bloated ALL the time. I am an avid runner & work out 5 days a week & eat very healthy so there is No other expination for feeling this way other than this pill...........stopping it today | F | 31 | 3 months | 12/27/2008 | 4 | Migraine headaches | Mild acne (which I never had on regular combo pills) and lack of a true period. | Overall, I am VERY happy with this pill (I'm on Jolivette). I tried about 4 different low-estrogen pills before this, and each one gave me horrible migraines, to the point where I missed work several days a month. My only down-side to this pill (as many people mentioned) is the fact that in 3 months, I still haven't had a real period, only light brown spotting. I've taken a pregnancy test each month, just to be sure! I set my cell phone alarm to remind me to take it each night, and I've been late a few times, but no biggie - then my husband and I just abstain or use condoms for a few days, like the instructions say. I've had mild acne on this, but mainly just the few days before the "light brown spotting" period, and often when I'm stressed at work! For those of you complaining of depression, you might want to look further into it before switching pills. If this NON-estrogen pill causes depression, you'll probably get it even WORSE on a combo-pill, since estrogen is usually t | F | 34 | 3.5 months | 12/11/2008 | 1 | blood disorder | I was on the combo pill for 8 years with no issues, was moved to the mini pill bc of blood clotting isuues and it made me a crazy person. I am not a moody person but i felt like a ticking time bomb... crying and getting mad all the time. I lasted 3 weeks and got off. Within a week I was back to feeling like a normal person. | F | 28 | 3 weeks | 12/4/2008 | 5 | Birth Control | After only three weeks, the depression is out of control. I was neveer told that this could be a side effect. I am on the generic Micronor, Errin but today I am going to stop taking it. This is ridiculous, I work out 4-5 days a week, and have never felt like this before. I was on Ortho-Trycyclan for over ten years before and never had a problem. NOt sure what to do now, since high BP prevents me from taking progestin. Too many side effects with the other alternatives as well. | F | 34 | 23 days | 12/2/2008 | 1 | birth control | Extreme moodiness, severe depression, thoughts of suicide, anxiety, stressed out and worrying over nothing, crying all the time, decreased ability to reach orgasm, lower sex drive, acne | EXTREME moodiness - getting mad over nothing, crying about nothing, stressing out and worrying about nothing - none of this is like me. My poor bf wanted me to go off the pills and take our chances it was so bad. Depressed and sometimes having suicidal thoughts - I wasn't like this before taking Micronor. Lower sex drive and inability to achieve orgasm most of the time which is also causing problems and frustration in the relationship and was never an issue before. I think I am just going to stop taking them and try to find something else. Maybe Mirena. I was put on Micronor instead of Ortho Tricyclen Lo because of migraines with aura but I just had a migraine with aura 3 days ago. Last period was a week late, causing stress about pregnancy. I don't need any of these negative side effects. There was also considerable acne before my period started which I also don't want. Periods were either extremely heavy (and causing dizziness all day on day 1) or extremely light. These pills suck.. | F | 37 | 3 months | 12/1/2008 | 2 | Birth Control | I started taking micronor about 4 months ago after being off bcp's for the past 4yrs. I originally went off the bcp in my 39th year (due to my age and being a smoker). I have quit smoking since then, however have gotten into another relationship where I have had to choose birth control again. The first month of being on this pill was ok, though did not get a period for the first 2 months. Month 3 I started feeling tenderness in the breasts which now seems to have lasted straight through the past couple of months. I also wake up with pins and needles in my feet, and feel very restless when I sleep. All of these symptoms could be coincidental, as I am also going through a very emotional time in my life, so have been experiencing depression and being very fatigued. Unfortunately, I am now on day 13 of a period, and came in here to see what information I could find about taking this pill. I am now thinking about other options for birth control. | F | 43 | 4 months | 11/30/2008 | 1 | same exact as below | same exact as below | couldn't have said it better myself!!! | F | 26 | 6 months | 11/27/2008 | 1 | Can't take estrogen | Hair loss, constant bloating/cramping, irritability, fatigue, depression, water retention, swollen/sore breasts, constantly feeling like you are about to start your period, not knowing when to and when not to wear a tampon, sporadic bleeding | DO NOT take this medication if you don't need to. I naturally have fine, thin hair and started losing significant amounts on the top around my face. I truly believe a lot of it has to do with this medication. I officially stopped taking it today. I was on it for 6 months with no relief from side effects. | F | 33 | 6 months | 11/23/2008 | 3 | birth conttrol breast feeding | bleeding first 2 weeks on and off, hairloss, depression, nausea(like morning sickness) | 14 week old baby ,Breastfeeding, had no period since 2 weeks post partum, wanted to be normal again, now sexually active and worried that i might fall pregnant due to the vomiting. I can't have IUD due to retroverted uterus. | F | 28 | 20 days | 11/20/2008 | 1 | birth control-have migraines w/aura | weight gain, long, frequent periods, loss of sex drive, tender breasts, some acne | I just stopped taking it. The side effects were too much to handle. I'd rather take a chance without it. | M | 19 | 2 years | 11/14/2008 | 3 | birth control | no real side effects. I did get preganant while taking micronor, but that was my fault for missing one pill. | I first started taking micronor 8 years ago. I had previously been taking tri cyclen then cyclen and I hated them both. My body does not like estrogen pills. Micronor was great the first three years I took it. Then, I got pregnant. After i was finished nursing, I didnt go back on it as I wanted to have another baby. Im now done nursing my second child and decided to go back on micronor (after five years). My body is not responding to it at all! Its like Im not even taking a pill. So I just tried yasmin for two months, horrible, I hated it. Now Im back to Micronor and its not doing anything. My periods have been the heaviest theyve every been in my life, Im soaking through super tampons every 30 mins, now Im anemic, I dont like estrogen, Im going to go crazy. I think Id just rather have a hysterectomy :( | F | 31 | 30 days | 11/13/2008 | 3 | Birth Control, Progesterone Only | acne, no period yet | After a year-long battle with a non-existent sex drive, I finally talked to my gynecologist about it. I stopped taking Ortho Evra (the patch) because she said it may be because estrogen binds with testosterone (decreasing the amount) which in turn will lower sex drive. After being off BC completely for about 5 months and seeing no improvement, I went back and the doctor prescribed Wellbutrin. This is an anti-depressant which has a track record for increasing sex drive in women. I took the Wellbutrin for a month or so and finally started to want sex sporadically. I figured it was working and since sex was back in the picture, I needed contraception. Started taking Micronor (the generic Jolivette to be precise) to ensure that I wouldn't get pregnant but I'm not entirely sure that it hasn't undone what the Wellbutrin helped me achieve - a libido. I'm a little frustrated that my sex drive has decreased a bit more and the acne is more frequent. Plus, I've been taking it for over 30 | F | 24 | 30 days | 11/13/2008 | 1 | after child birth | severe headaches, mood swings(pretty severe- I couldn't stand anybody!), dizzy spells, started bleeding heavy after 1 week of taking it. | I was exclusivly breast feeding and I was disappointed to have so many side effects. I do not think this should be after child birth. It does past through the breast milk and there are no studies proving that it's safe for the baby. Why would this be prescribed? I would rather go without sex than continue with the side effects. | F | 33 | 13 days | 11/8/2008 | 3 | Nursing | I am in my first month of taking Micronor. My baby is 6 weeks old this week and I have yet to get my period yet, although I stopped bleeding from birthing about three weeks ago. | I got cleared to have intercourse today, but am nervous I will get pregnant although I am taking micronor religiously and exclusively breastfeeding. | F | 26 | 25 days | 10/22/2008 | 3 | nursing | depressed. tired. HUNGRY ALLLLLL THE TIME. | I have noticed a MAJOR decrees in breast milk instantly even though my breast are swollen. When i pump i dont even get enough to give my daughter a meal. it takes me 4 pumps to get a full meal. Before starting this pill i had more than enough milk. I am frustrated! I am stopping this pill tonight and using condoms (not that i have a sex drive) | F | 24 | 3 weeks | 10/16/2008 | 3 | Birth Control | Acne, fatigue, tender breast, mood swings, heavy bleeding, nausea, excema, | I have been on this medication off and on for about 10 years. If I was not using this I was on Depo. I am a migraine sufferer and cannot take any pills with estrogen. I have had enough!!! My cycle has gone completely out of control, my face has so much acne, and now the new thing is excema. WTF!! | F | 31 | 10 years | 10/14/2008 | 3 | Edometrial Polyps | Decreased sex drive, less natural lubrication, breast tenderness, cramping for longer time, but less severe, weight gain of 15 lbs! OVARIAN CYSTS! | It did help the polyps from growing back after a D&C, however giving me ovarian cysts wasn't a plus! Took this pill from March of 08 through Sept 08 in the Jolivette form .35 mg. Could NOT lose weight at all. Was at the gym every day for 1.5 hrs and bike riding for 2-3 hrs on Sunday... eating 1200 calories a day... and would still GAIN. WTH! Nearly had laparoscopy for the cysts until I found that the drug can cause them, right now we're monitoring the cysts to see if they stop now that I'm off. Dr. putting me on Demulen now... that looks like an emotional rollerocaster. Oy! | F | 38 | 6 months | 10/8/2008 | 1 | unsure | none yet | Hi guys I am 19 have a boyfriend tat i love but he puts up with quit alot i allready tryed the depo(jag)was on it for 3 years and i was a mess so any way ... ive just sat in a family planning clinic for 2 and a half hours boaring but has to be done ok so told da doc i had da implantion (match stick) or aka thing in ur arm i got it done 6 or 7 months ago and told my doc wasnt feeling very comfortable with it any more... doc?? y me..depression,emotional,sad,unhappy,period last 2weeks maby more,sore tummy,nasty,crying most of the time,screaming at my b.f and blockin every1 close to me out and dats not me at all doc..ohhhh ryt emm hemm i see me..i want it takin out of my arm... doc.. emm yea ok well maby u should try takin da pill it will sort out ur irrugular bleending me..ok (scratchin my head wonderin y she has givn me dis pill wen i have a implanon in my arm that last for 3 years??)so off i went thinkin it would be ok till i read all these reviews should i take the pill w | F | 19 | 0 days | 10/8/2008 | 1 | Birth Control & to lighten periods | A full on period every other week, migranes that last for about 5 days, spots and excema and thrush. | I had pretty regular periods before going on micronor and now its every other week and they are painful too. My skin has never looked so bad in all my life with breakouts and random patches of excema all over my arms. Its just horrible!!! | F | 19 | 3 months | 10/5/2008 | 2 | birth control | brown spotting for three weeks at a time, irregular period (if at all), weight gain, acne, nausea if took during the day; I had to take it at night so I didn't get sick. | I was taking this pill because I was experiencing many side effects while on the combined pill. This pill didn't do much better. While my cramps were less, the addition of acne, weight gain, and constant brown discharge have inspired me to stop the pill completely. I'm 33 years old and if it happens, it happens. I've been off micronor for 2 weeks now, and my face has completely cleared up! I feel great and just finished my regular period. Oh yeah, and no more brown discharge. I'm very happy on nothing! | F | 33 | 9 months | 9/25/2008 | 4 | To prevent pregnancy | Tender breasts for a short time, light spotting in between periods | I liked being on the Micronor pill. My emotions were completely haywire on other birth controls, but on Micronor I felt like myself again! | F | 22 | 9 months | 9/8/2008 | 4 | Prevent pregnancy | Very mild spotting and sore breasts | I've been on this for a few months after being on nothing for over 2 years. My doctor said it would regulate me and I was nervous after reading several reviews that it doesn't regulate cycles very well. So far and i've only been on it 3 months, my cycles have been every 28 days (which is wonderful since before that they were like every 4 to 7 weeks that I'd get one) I haven't had any weight gain or anything. I did have 2 days a very very very minimal spotting the first month adn that was 4 or 5 days into the pill. I didn't even need a pad or anything for it though and my breasts are a little more tender 8 to 10 days through the pill each month. So far I love it and I don't have the pesky migraines I used to get with the ortho tri cyclen pill. | F | 24 | 3 months | 9/8/2008 | 3 | Birth control | Heavy periods, severe breast tenderness, crampy periods, | At first this pill was great, but after about a year, I started getting serious PMS: Lots of cramps, extreme breast tenderness (I couldn't even sleep on my tummy), heavy periods and irritability. I went off this pill and all symptoms stopped immediately and I felt normal again. | F | 30 | 2 years | 8/18/2008 | 1 | Birth Control | Pregnancy | I took Micronor precisely as described and still became pregnant two months after starting it. | F | 26 | 2 months | 7/12/2008 | 1 | heavy periods | depression started within days of using Micronor, weight gain/ bloating, my period is longer than before | My husband had a vasectomy many years ago so I have not been on birth control pills in a long time. I asked my doctor about going back on the pill to help with heavy periods. I'm having the longest period I've had in a long time. Very annoying. | F | 40 | 40 days | 6/14/2008 | 1 | birth control while breastfeedign | Started side effects when weaning breast feeding: anxiety, mood swings, dizziness, headache, terrible facial and back acne. | Continued micronor after breastfeeding to avoid estrogen BCP. Finally figured out that the pill might be causing these symptoms. Stopped it 3 months ago and started feeling better very slowly, but still having mild side effects. Wondering how long it will take my body to get back to normal? | F | 32 | 1 years | 6/5/2008 | 3 | Blood Pressure | Increased hunger, Weight gain, constant tender/swollen breasts, breakthrough bleeding | All Micronor is not created equal. I took Ortho Micronor for 2 years and was fine and then stopped for 6 months and now the pharmacy gave me Watson Jolivette generic substitute and it has been a challenge. | F | 37 | 60 days | 6/1/2008 | 4 | birth control | light spotting and relatively consistent light bleeding. no real period yet though. | I like it so far, though hope the light spotting will go away. I get nervous when I don't take it at the right time every day, though I have set my phone alarm to remind me and am usually very good about it. | F | 26 | 27 days | 5/27/2008 | 2 | birth control | Terrible anxiety and depression. | The mood swings are intolerable. I am NOT prone to mood swings, but since taking this pill I have constant anxiety and depression, especially the week before my period. It is extreme and severe and really rather frightening. I don't know if this is a temporary effect - I've been on the pill for two months - but the anxiety and depression are disrupting my life. I almost quit my job and broke up with my boyfriend during this last round of PMS, and even if it is a temporary/initial side effect, it simply is too disturbing to endure. | F | 40 | 2 months | 5/25/2008 |
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ratings: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
