| 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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| 1 | Birth control | Hair loss, no period, irratibility, bloating, cramps | Would not reccommend this pill | F | 48 | 2 months 1X D | 8/31/2010 | 3 | endometrial hyperplasia/b.c. | Extreme fatigue, brain fog, bloating, stomach pain, minor hair loss (about 40-50 strands per day instead of around 20) | Hope the side effects lessen after my body adjusts!! | F | 33 | 12 days .35 1X D | 8/30/2010 | 1 | Bith contole | mood swing, headache, insomnia, bloating, no sex drive. Mood swing is very very bad side effect, you will act like monster for your family. I haven't been such a bad moody person until I started taking it. It may cause divorce. | It perfectly worked for birth control, so I have to satisfy, but I can't satisfy of side effect. | F | 31 | 14 months 1X D | 8/27/2010 | 1 | Dr. Said it would be better for me | I am confused this pill has had me on a roller coster. I will give me the worst head aches in the world and it would also make my bp really go up. Some months i would have the worst cramps in my body but just a little spotting, but no cramps and you would think some one has cut me open, I would have blood clots that were so bad that i would soke a pad and a tampon in and hour, and they would be the super plus, pad and tampons. I haven't had the problem with eating, its just hard to lose weight, i have been put on diet pills from the Dr, and walked and cut all the drinks, fried foods and nothing, not even 5lb have moved,i really want to get off the pill but i have tried every thing and my ob said the next thing is to have a hysterectomy and i really want to have a nother child i only have 1 and im 30 so if we dont have another 1 in the next 2 years im gonna come off it. | I would not suggest this pill to any one.... | F | 30 | 2 years 1X D | 8/27/2010 | 1 | Breastfeeding | Heavy bleeding for 7-8 days then 4 days off no bleeding and so on. Headaches, tiredness, cranky. | Its horrible and makes you feel weak all the time. Constantly having a very heavy period makes it hard for me to want to do anything except lay in bed depressed. | F | 22 | 4 months 1X D | 8/26/2010 | 1 | birth control | Started taking micronor and taken at the same time every day. Headaches from day one,heavy spotting by day three,onset of utter depression and the worse thing was I grew three painful spots the siz of boils on my chin in as many days and I had never suffered with bad skin until this time. I had black circles under my eyes like I have never seen and I looked like I had aged 50 years overnight. I also felt like I was on a constant caffeine rush and I could not sleep a wink | All of the above disappeared within two days of ceasing to take micronor, however the withdrawal bleeding is heavy and painful.I would not recommend this product under any circumstances, I have taken other bcp since the age of twenty and have never suffered such side effects to this extent. | F | 35 | 7 days 350microgr 1X D | 8/26/2010 | 1 | birth control | weight gain, bloating, major mood swings, depressed, hair loss, and headaches | Definitely would not recommend this pill to anyone! I was put on it after I had my son because I was breastfeeding and I just stopped taking it yesterday due to all the terrible side effects. It sucks! | F | 23 | 40 days 1X D | 8/24/2010 | 1 | Contraception | 10 days period, 4 days free, then 10 days period and on and on | F | 23 | 5 months 1X D | 8/23/2010 | 5 | Contraception | Ive had a little breast tenderness and some very very light spotting. | I had the Implanon taken out due to horrible emotional problems. Since taking Micronor I havent had any mood swings. I am using condoms as well incase of any "accident". I think this is a great pill. The only downside I think is the short window it does have to be effective. IOther then that it has been wonderful. | F | 21 | 2 weeks .35mg 1X D | 8/16/2010 | 1 | Cannot take estrogen | Constant hunger, initial irregular bleeding,low sex drive, bloat, constipation. | When I took this a couple years ago before I had my son I had a great experience with this drug. Now my biggest issue is the constant hunger and nothing satisfies my appetite. I am literally starving all day long. At first I did bleed irregularly but now I am back on track 2 1/2 months in. Not everyone will react the same, unfortunately this pill will not work for me. Tonight at 7PM, not 6:59 or 7:01 =)I will be skipping my pill and look forward to getting back to normal, the side effects aren't worth it to me. | F | 31 | 3 months .35 mg 1X D | 8/11/2010 | 3 | birth control | Not taking it on time: Irregular bleeding all the time, loss of sex drive. Taking it on time: No bleeding, no other side effects. | I've just figured this pill out. You have to take it at EXACTLY the same time every day. eg. I take it at 8:59am precisely. (An alarm on my phone reminds me.) For the first few months I was taking it within the 3 hour time window, but not usually at the same time each day. I had very little sex drive and didn't feel too great as a result. I'd bleed for about two weeks out of every month, at random times. 9 days on, 4 days off, 3 days on, 7 days off, 13 days on, 5 days off, .... Now I'm taking it on time each day and my sex drive is back to normal. All bleeding has stopped. As a test, I took the pill erratically (as I used to) for a couple of days. And lo and behold, I started bleeding and felt awful. So take the pill AT EXACTLY THE SAME TIME. You've been told! | F | 20 | 7 months 1X D | 8/10/2010 | 3 | I can't take estrogen | Heavy to moderate bleeding, slight mood swings. | While I was on depo, I gained at least 30lbs. I asked for a change of birth control, and so far, I have been happy. I will admit, the first couple of weeks, there was heavy spotting, but it lessened the cramps, and it has also been easier to drop weight. I was emotional, but I am very sensitive to hormones and just got over it. I think if you are sensitive to estrogen, and are unhappy with the weight gain from Depo, this may be something to consider. I see that most woman aren't crazy about this pill, but sadly, that is the risk with hormones. | F | 21 | 1 months 1X D | 8/4/2010 | 5 | migraines on combined pill | No period for 7 monthes | I am sorry to say this but I feel a lot of the side affect people have explained here have nothing to do with the pill and possibly people are using micronor as a simple excuse as to why there lifes are so "miserable" I have been on micronor for 8 mnths.. The first month I had a period after that I have not . I feel great no headachs sex drive great as it always has been! I reccomend this pill to anyone who suffers migraines .. And for the rest of you with all these "symptoms" you may wanna look at some other reasons why your expiriencing them . | F | 20 | 8 months 1X D | 7/31/2010 | 1 | Age 49 GP won't give combipill | Bloating, hair loss, itchy skin, spots/lumpy skin. One heavy period after 40 days then another lighter one 2 weeks later | I am stopping it today - have given it a fair trial but wish I hadn't been prescribed it | F | 49 | 3 months 1X D | 7/28/2010 | 2 | contraception | Migraines, blurred vision, occasional pains and uncomfortable feeling in legs, out of character mood swings, paranoia, depression, lack of concentration, weight gain, swollen belly, breast tenderness | This pill may be ok for some people, certainly not for me. I have been angry, paranoid, depressed, irritable, overly emotional- all very out of character for me. I have gained weight quickly although eating healthier in an attempt to avoid weight gain. | F | 25 | 5 weeks 1X D | 7/27/2010 | 3 | BP | headaches & depression & anger issues | Have not had a single period since starting this pill over 3 months ago and Happily have had an increase in libido :) was on combo pills for years and finally figured out I have estrogen sensitivity(thought I was crazy) still have headaches, mild depression and anger issues with major weight gain. I can/will deal with most of this.. is better than being pregnant again. | F | 32 | 3 months 1X D | 7/24/2010 | 3 | Birth control while Breastfeeding | moodswings,irritable,sadness, trouble sleeping, weight gain/unable to lose weight, breast/nipple tenderness, sharp pain in legs at times, feel bloated/swollen | i still experience moodswings and irrability.I was always VERY mellow laid back not easlily stressed. Now easily irritated. Find it extremely hard to lose weight. only 3 pounds after exercising and trying to eat right. And it comes right back time after time. Had to resize my rings due to tight fit because of the bloating. Have trouble falling/staying asleep at night, have to take a natural sleep aid. Very uncomfrtable with my breats/nipples being touched by my husband. Doesnt inerfere with breastfeeding. I have experienced bad cramps and heavy bleeding as well not sure if is due to the pills or changes after baby. All this after 9 months ,just dealing with it.I will be extremely happy when I can get off these pills, just 3 more months. Would not recomend due to the side effects. | F | 25 | 9 months 35mg 1X D | 7/21/2010 | 4 | Birth Control (migraines) | Pros: Increase in libido, less mood swings than alesse, 1 day of spotting per month (no period) Cons: VERY greasy hair, increased acne, yeast infection | I was prescribed these as I can no longer take estrogen containing pills. I take acidophilis to decrease the risk of yeast infection. My mood is much better than alesse. The greasy hair I need to find a solution to, nothing makes it better. | F | 31 | 3 months 35 1X D | 7/8/2010 | 1 | Birth Control | Bloating, Nausea, Complete Loss of Sex Drive, Acne (which I have never suffered with even as a teenager), Feelings of Anger... to summarise PMS x 100!!! | I have felt so poorly and low on this contraceptive and albeit newly married I simply can't face sex, my drive has driven off somewhere!! This pill, and my sister has also just come off it, made me feel low, anxious, depressed, my breasts felt so tender wearing underwear was painful! I have had a constant, what looks like, a 3 month pregnant tummy (I'm not pregnant) and my appetite has disappeared!!! It's beena complete nightmare, I have come off this pill just a few days ago and I can't wait for my body to get back to normal and to start enjoying my first year of marriage a bit more - I have been unbearable to live with!! Everybody reacts differently to contraceptive pills but having read this web page I feel the general concensus is that this particular pill is on a 'mass level'not great!!! It's nice to know all of my symptoms weren't in my head!! | F | 31 | 9 months 1X D | 7/7/2010 | 2 | Contraception | Loss of ability to orgasm during sex and masturbation (previously 99.9% orgasm rate) | I noticed a loss of sensitivity in my clitoris and G spot, like a numb feeling. Didn't lose libido, but felt completely frustrated at my inability to orgasm when normally it is easy. Feel really disappointed about this side effect. No other problems - could finally run at any time during the month without agonizing ovarian pain, skin cleared up fantastically, mild bleeding and period pain only. | F | 37 | 3 months 350mcg 1X D | 7/6/2010 | 1 | birth control | Constant period (maybe 3-4 days between), acne, depression, headaches | I am so surprised to see so many others with the same side affects! I have seen a couple doctors about my period (lasted 4+ months) and all they did was perscribe progesterone pills. I had a hunch it was micronor and as soon as I stopped taking it, my period stopped (progesterone didn't work). Since I stopped the medicine, all my problems seem to have disappeared. Hmmmm! | F | 30 | 6 months 1X D | 7/6/2010 | 1 | Breast feeding. Limited options | Weight gain, HUNGER, cranky, short fused | I have been the bitchiest girl in the world and I can only trace it back to using this pill. I have been taking it a solid month now and have experienced MAJOR mood swings. One minute I am happy with everything in life and then one thing can set me off and put me in the worst mood. I don't want to be the girl that blames any issues on my birth control but I was working out and dieting and felt motivated to lose weight and actually was at a 12 pound weight loss then I started taking Micronor and have gained 10 of those pounds back. Lack of motivation and just generally being unhappy. EVERYTHING sounds delicious. After reading a lot of women having the same issues that are apparently "rare", according to the side effects, I am going to quit taking this pill and just be abstinent until I figure out something new. My boyfriend can't be more irritated with that than what he already is with me being such a bitch! | F | 25 | 2 months 1X D | 7/5/2010 | 4 | Migraine w/ aura--Birth Control | No period, no spotting (ever) no breast tenderness, no weight gain, no bloating, no pregnancy | I think many of the problems mentioned below are circumstantial and situational. I have even missed my proper time by several hours (even a whole day) before with no side-effects. When I do have depression and anxiety episodes, I haven't thought to blame it on my birth control. My appetite has not increased and I still have a sex drive. It's worth a try. | F | 23 | 5 months 1X D | 7/3/2010 | 1 | Blood pressure | Mood swings, irritability, anxiety, no sex drive and noticeable hair loss | I read this information when I was prescribed the Micronor and called my doctor back with concerns. They convinced me that everyone is different and I should try it. This was a terrible mistake. I was an emotional wreck and by the second week was having noticeable hair loss. | F | 30 | 6 weeks 1X D | 7/2/2010 | 1 | Not given another option | Extremely sore breasts, drastic weight gain,constant headaches, moodiness, NO sex drive | I HATE this pill. I have gained 8 pounds in the first two weeks without changing my diet. My breasts are so sore that my nipples feel like if someone gave them even a little pinch they would bust off. I look at my boyfriend and think "yuck, I hope he doesn't touch me" when we were having sex several times a day before and I have been a total bitch since I started taking it. I would not recommend this pill to anyone. | F | 29 | 13 days 1X D | 7/2/2010 | 1 | Birth Control - Migraines | Extremely heavy periods (lasting 2 wks or more) abdominal cramping and pain throughout my cycle, migraines, nausea, weight gain (20lbs+) anxiety attacks, bloating, constantly hungry! Extremely sore, swollen breasts | My doctor suggested this pill after an ectopic pregnancy for a short term birth control solution. I have migraines and therefore cannot take any pill with estrogen. I have just stopped taking this pill after gaining ALOT of weight and feeling generally unwell alot of the time | F | 25 | 4 months 1 1X D | 7/1/2010 | 1 | Birth Control | Sore breasts, thinned hair, greasy scalp, mood swings, depression, axiety, painful cramps, tearfulness, constant hunger before a period, 2 week long PMT, no sex drive | Been taking this for the past 6 months to give it a fair shot, the side effects are terrible and I just want to feel normal again, considering stopping at the end of my current strip, I would not reccomend it to anyone although may be suited to others. | F | 26 | 6 months 1X D | 6/29/2010 | 3 | High Blood Pressure/Birth Control | random periods, mood swings, lower sex drive, pain during intercourse, acne | When I first started taking this pill I still had my period every 28 days like clockwork, however the last 4 - 5 months my period got latter and latter and now hasnt shown up at all fro 65 days. Ive taken about a hundred pregnancy tests and they are all negative. I dont really like not having my period because it makes me anxious. Other side effects do include mood swings like intense anger at innappropriate times and sadness as well. I still have a pretty active sex life but more often then not I feel like it is another chore I have to get through (lame.) I have also noticed that I break out more around my neck and hairline, I havent had acne since I was sixteen. This pill did significantly reduce my blood pressure to a healthy level and if you dont mind not having a period then this pill should be fine for you. | F | 24 | 1 years .35 1X D | 6/25/2010 | 5 | birth control | some spotting | you can take it while breastfeeding, and I haven't gotten pregnant so it works for why I'm taking it. | F | 34 | 2 years 1X D | 6/20/2010 | 1 | clear up acne | increased appetite, non-existent sex drive, worsened acne | I have been taking Micronor for exactly two weeks and I immediately felt and saw a difference. A HORRIBLE DIFFERENCE!!! I was prescribed Micronor because I have high blood pressure and my purpose for taking BC was to clear up my skin. It totally did the complete opposite of that!!! I have literally woken up to a new planet on my face every morning. Now I have clusters of pimples on each cheek and chin! I even began to break out on areas of my face that I have never broken out before. There are also a few on my temples and a couple on my forehead. These aren't just little white heads and black heads they are full on cysts aka planets!! My skin feels soo irritated. Mind you, I use gentle facial cleansers, moisturize sufficiently, regularly exercise, healthy diet and I stay hydrated everyday!!! Save yourself the stress and frustration by NOT using these pills to clear your skin. If you have near to perfect skin or are just suffering from minor breakouts DO NOT use this, unless you want to murder your face and acquire the appetite of a mountain man. Thumbs all the way down for Micronor. | F | 24 | 2 weeks 0.35 1X D | 6/9/2010 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Mood swings, weight gain, killed sex drive, no period, decrease in breast size | Well, I'll be going to see my doc on Tues. We're military so my doc changes enough that I don't have the consistency of going to the same person. I was prescribed this bc in Jan because I had high blood pressure (not scary high but elevated) even though it was just just before we had a major move. Once we got here and settled my blood pressure dropped but for all I know it could have been the change in bc. I can't really know now. My mood swings have been nuts, all over the place and I can't seem to make sense of them. I've been trying to lose some weight (aiming for about 10 vanity pounds) but have gone up 22 pounds since Jan. This is with a job where I'm on my feet all day and working my butt off and taking in between 1100 and 1250 calories a day. (I food journal, and my doc suggested aiming for 1180 p/day) As well as working out consistently mon-sat for between 1-1.5 hours a day. I have always had a super high sex drive and within a week of this pill I just don't want it and it hurts when we do have sex. I'm now going on 3 months without a period, so in the past 6 months I've had 2. I think this should be considered a side effect. I see women on this site talking about how great that is, but that's not supposed to happen. If it does and you want that, great. However if not then should be listed as a side effect. Then lastly, despite gaining weight I have lost almost a full cup size. (from a DDD to a DD, my breast size has stayed consistent from a size 4 all the way up) Th | F | 23 | 6 months .35 1X D | 6/3/2010 | 1 | had Mirena Coil removed | F | 50 | 350mcg 1X D | 6/1/2010 History | 2 | High Blood Pressure | My doctor switched my birth control due to consistently high blood pressure. At first, I contributed my melancholy state, severe mood swings, uncontrollable crying and perpetual unhappiness to general stress. No. The past few days have been so terrible that I decided to research the food I eat and the pills that I imbibe regularly (e.g. vitamins and Ortho Micronor). This pill is not suitable for me and I advise women to monitor changes in their body when taking it. | F | 26 | 2 months .35 1X D | 5/25/2010 | 1 | birth control | Constant bleeding every 3 or 4 days. Even though i take the pill around the same time every day.Sometimes i may be off like and hour. Headaches, nausea and increased weight gain. | F | 37 | 2 months 1X D | 5/23/2010 | 1 | Fibrocystic Breat Condition | Severe mood swings, Anger, Depression, No Sex Drive, Continuous Spotting, Severe Breat Pain. | I went to the Dr about my breast pain and lumps. He prescribed Micronor to take away my periods. It doesn't work! I have had constant spotting/bleeding for 10 days straight! Also, breast pain is WORSE than before. Plus, SEVERE mood swings, anger, irritability, and spontaneous crying. One moment I am furious for no reason, then I am crying for no reason, and sometimes I feel so angry I am crying. It is ridiculous! I've also experienced a severely decreased sex drive and NO Sexual Gratification (Cannot Orgasm!!!) It is actually causing problems in my relationship because my boyfriend either blames himself or thinks my feelings for him have changed. I love him so much and my constant mood swings, depression, and lack of sexual anything are tearing us apart! I've tried many different kinds of bc and none of them work for me! All of the side effects are so much worse than my breast condition and regular period! I am never taking bc again! Can't wait to have my normal body, psyche, personality back! DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!! | F | 26 | 1 months 1X D | 5/8/2010 | 1 | birth control | barely controllable rage,decline in libido | After using micronor for a little over a week i noticed i was getting rather cranky but dismissed it. Then every day i got worse until i was so full of hate and rage i was scared of myself. I couldn't stop yelling and swearing at every little thing the kids did and then i would spend the evening in depression at how horrible i had been to them. My family deserve better i would rather fall pregnant ten times over and deal with that stress than live with all this hostility. I won't be continuing with this pill or any like it ever again. | F | 32 | 14 days 0.35mg 1X D | 5/6/2010 | 1 | Migraines | I experienced significantly worsened acne on my face. I also now have acne on my chest and back, which I haven't experienced in over ten years. My scalp has been much oilier, and I feel like I'm losing more hair than usual. My hair has lost its volume and luster since I started taking the mini pill. My first month on the pill, I had spotting that lasted almost four weeks. I haven't had a period now for two months. My breasts were very sore for the first few weeks, and now they have actually decreased in size. As for my mood, it's all over the place. I'm overly sensitive and have been feeling depressed. Oh, and ZERO sex drive. | Avoid the mini pill if you can. I was only on it because Planned Parenthood wouldn't give me anything else due to my migraines. However, I would rather my boyfriend and I use condoms than deal with all the side effects. I gave them a try for three months, but I'm done now. | F | 29 | 3 months .35 mg 1X D | 4/26/2010 | 2 | Birth Control and decrease cramping | Mircronor is the only BC I can take except for Depo because I have a history of blood clots. I have always had nice skin until now, the acne on my face, neck and back is horrible. The first month my perios was very heavy and painful, but the symptoms are starting to ease up. I get hunger spells where I want to eat everything in the house and I ffeel bloated all the time. | F | 24 | 3 months 1X D | 4/21/2010 | 2 | heavy periods/contraception | Initially very bad tempered and felt quite depressed. Have been bleeding almost constantly for 3 months, with very heavy intervals. Have also been much more hungry, and eating more, and have subsequent small weight gain. | F | 45 | 3 months one tab 1X D | 4/19/2010 | 1 | birth control | Sore and uncomfortable hard red rash all over body. | Rash started on chest and slowly spread across body although it didn't come up on face. Whole body felt sore and dry. Even came up on whites of eyes which flummoxed my optician. Information sheet does mention rash as a side effect. No period but hungry all the time. Just lucky I had a very active kid and use a gym to burn off the extra food I was eating otherwise I would have put on loads of weight. Came off this to go on to Cerazette temporarily whilst I decide on sterilisation. Don't want to keep changing pills all the time. | F | 41 | 7 weeks 30mg 1X D | 4/16/2010 | 5 | pill require for taking Accutane | heavy period, irregular. Very emotional. Acne has improved. | I wanted to take Accutane to get rid of my severe acne I recently had a serious migraine, so my doctor told me taking the pill was out of the question. However, you need to be on the pill to take Accutane. So after a long hullabullo of doctor appointments, I finally saw a gynecologist who precribed micronor. Micronor is supposed to make acne worse. Strangely, my acne has IMPROVED since being on the pill. My dermatologist agrees this is strange, and is now sending me to an endocrinologist. | F | 22 | 2 months .35 mg 1X D | 4/14/2010 | 1 | migranes | I had no other choice because planned planthood gave me no ther choice. My sister was told the same thing and she had hair loss and acne. I feel like I'm going crazy, I have noticed that I feel people are angry with me or taking about me behind my back. Horrible stomach aches like someone punched me and neausea. Axiety and other things like acne. I also had a heavy period for 2 days then gone.I told them at the office that gave me this and they acted like I was crazy. I am glad that I found this website as well. I'm so sorry to anyone who took this and had similar side effects. I feel for you. | DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE THIS! | F | 21 | 5 days 1X D | 4/7/2010 | 2 | endo. | I dont even know where to start the first thing i noticed was severe bloating and constipation even though i eat mainly only fiber serously. Then the pms which starts 10 days before( off pill maybe 3 days) then I feel like pure HELL for another another week or more (Im STILL waiting for this period to start even thought I have ALL the symptoms cramping, EXTERMLY PAINFUL BREASTS) and I'm suffering yet NO ACTUAL BLEEDING?!!! Ive suffered all this and I still havent bleed yet this month!!! LAst month bleeding was 10 days long (off pill only 3 days!!!) I traded DOWN starting to take this pill it makes everything WORSE. My pms time has more than quadupled ,im constanly consitpated, bloated, angery this is worse than being on nothing. the breast pain im having is horrific, so painful im in tears. and ive gained 7-8 pounds but im NOT eating more im eating LESS cause i feel so bloated. this is horrile. | F | 33 | 3 months .35 1X D | 3/31/2010 | 1 | over 35 and smoke very occasionally | Headaches, vaginal irritation, sometimes bleeding during intercourse, angry, irritable, anxious, panic attacks, increase in my allergies/hives, acne, constantly hungry. | F | 38 | 1 years .35 mg 1X D | 3/24/2010 | 1 | birth control | Nausea, fatigue, dizziness increased anxiety feelings of derealisation and depersonalisation.These were the effects I am experiencing now coming off this pill 10 days later.I also experienced these symptoms when commencing on this pill. | I was on this pill for two years.I suddenly began to experience regular bleeds, every three to six days just like a normal period.Very painful at times and also i had extreme mood swings.I work as a nurse and this has been very debilitating and has caused me time off sick.I came off it because of the above symptoms as Iwas becoming increasingly fatigued and unwell.I do not recommend this pill to anyone.Nightmare!! | F | 37 | 2 years 1X D | 3/22/2010 | 2 | Endometriosis/Migraine with Aura | Slight nausea the first couple weeks (eased with dramamine), breast tenderness, slight weight gain, shorter time between periods and heavy bleeding during periods | The entire reason I started taking this drug was to help with my endo symptoms (pain with cycles and long periods). It has helped to the point that my periods are only 3-4 days as opposed to 6-7... BUT they are extremely painful if and heavy... not to mention my cycles have gone from being a regular 28-30 days down to 23 days every month and that sucks. The hope was that this medication would eliminate my period all together... that has not occured. | F | 27 | 3 months 1X D | 3/19/2010 | 4 | Irregular Periods, PCOS, Anxiety | I have frequent light bleeding 2-3 times per month. My food cravings are much stronger than they ever were. I have one day of crying/moodiness and cramps just before a bleeding episode begins. | I went on Micronor because of severe anxiety and pre-syncopal (almost passing out) episodes before my periods while taking normal birth control (tried about every one on the market). When my doctor assessed my symptoms, I seemed VERY estrogen dominant so taking a BCP with estrogen was ridiculous. By placing me on this progesterone-only pill - my horrible symptoms are nearly gone. The side effects I will happily deal with since I traded my passing-out/sinking feelings for food cravings - much rather find good foods to indulge in than feel like I'm dying! No weight gain for me - in fact I'm continuing to lose weight since I'm finally feeling well and putting effort into my nutrition! | F | 24 | 4 months 1X D | 3/9/2010 | 1 | To increase my libido | I had been to the doctors to ask what pill would increase my libido as my sex drive has been rather low for the last few months and I thought it was because of the Ovranette pill I was taking. I started taking Micronor last Tuesday, and when I came home from work that day, my fiance asked if I was ok, and I said 'no' bursting in to tears, for no reason at all. For the last week, I have been crying at randoms time, feeling really panicked, lonely, and like something awful is going to happen to my fiance or to my family. I have been very moody and don't feel in control of my body. I have had to have the last 3 days off work as I have been too emotional. I saw my doctor again last night and he has told me to stop taking it, even though I had stopped taking it two days ago. I just can't wait for the pills to leave my system. This has honestly been one of the worst experiences if my life, don't EVER take this pill! Ok it may suit some people, but I would definitely recommend steering cl | F | 24 | 6 days 1X D | 3/3/2010 | 4 | Birth Control | Slight weight gain | I have migraines so this was the only thing I could take. I have never taken anything before in my life, so I have nothing to compare. It has worked great for me and I will continue to use it until I get a Mirena. While not thrilled about the weight gain, that can come off once I am off the pill. I've never had any spotting or additional bleeding. My periods are less than 2 days, but that also can be attributed to my age and nearing menopause. I've had zero side effects - other than the weight gain. It's been perfect for me and my bf, as our time together is very limited due to it being a ldr. | F | 49 | 6 months standard 1X D | 3/2/2010 | 3 | Birth Control | ACNE, irregular periods | My doctor recommended the micronor mini pill because combination pills were giving me high blood pressure. It was working well for the first few months, but the irregular periods really freak me out. Sometimes I won't get one, sometimes it just lasts a few days and rarely it is normal. I don't bleed normal blood either, it is always brown. The WORST part about this pill is the acne. It has gradually gotten worse the longer I have taken it. It is mostly on my chin and the sides of my face. They appear to be small, almost like a blackhead but not. Over time, the little small clogged pores will eventually turn into regular nasty pimples that are really hard to pop and I end up with scars. I also have had a lot of acne on my back. | F | 20 | 6 months 1X D | 2/25/2010 | 3 | headaches, change off combined pill | Definite weight gain, feeling tired all the time, breasts feel much bigger, sex drive has gone, some spots. Been having dizzness, nausea and light heachaches off and on for the past month or so now so not sure ifs affects of the pill.. | F | 36 | 4 months 1X D | 2/18/2010 | 4 | birth control | shorter, lighter periods, long delays between periods. some abdominal pain but nothing too intense...perhaps a little vaginal dryness. | the main reason why i would stop taking micronor is if my periods went away completely, i dont like the idea of that. but so far my periods still come, maybe they might be a little longer between but i like knowing im not pregnant and bleeding to me seems healthy. other than that its a great pill for people who have problems with estrogen. i used to get chronic yeast infections on the combined pill and i have had none of that while on micronor. | F | 22 | 8 months 1X D | 2/15/2010 | 1 | to stop bleeding | Bad weight gain, headaches, still bleeding | in the last 4 months of me taking this pill I have but on 15lbs! I have had no major diet change and still can not keep the weight from coming on. I am hungry ALL the time, and the bleeding that this is pill was going to help... is not helping at all. My periods are still all over the place and long! Some days they are heavy and other days they are light. One minute I'm not bleeding the next I have a heavy flow. I am stoping this pill. Thank you to all the other women for sharing their stories! | F | 29 | 4 months 1X D | 2/15/2010 | 1 | birth control, endometriosis | Constant spotting, nearly constant headaches, migraines have recurred, fatigue, apathy, hair loss | Just finished pill pack yesterday, will not refill. 3 pill packs is long enough for my body to adjust if it was going to. Bled all but 14 out of 84 days. Frequent headaches, sometimes for weeks on end. Was migraine free for years before taking this med. The migraines have returned with a vengeance and are now random because my cycle has no pattern. Very sore breasts. Feel like a ghost. Blood loss and migraines will do that to a person. Minor symptoms of endometriosis were much less bothersome than the side effects of this med. Will have to seek a completely hormone free form of contraception. | F | 45 | 84 days .35 mg 1X D | 2/14/2010 | 1 | Leiden Factor V (Clotting disorder) | Irritability, Loss of Motivation, Weight gain | I am a medical professional myself. I decided to go on to Micronor because it is safe birth control given my clotting disorder. Over the 3 months that I was on it, I became irritable, gained 10 pounds, and lost motivation to particpate in life. Even the smallest task seemed like a mountain to climb. I was so hungry all the time, even if I just ate (which is unlike me). I snapped at people (usually I am very sweet), didn't feel like going out into the world and didn't feel like being around my husband (and I Love him so dearly). And my breasts were SOOO painful - not just tender, but PAINFUL. I thought I was going crazy, literally, but finally put it all together. I know everyone reacts differently, but this medication was not for me. If you have a history of anxiety or depression, I would think twice about this medication. I quit taking Micronor and over the next few days, it was as if a veil was being lifted from me. Most of the symptoms have gone away and I can't believe I let it go on like that for 3 months! I only hope the weight will come off. It is frustrating that the labeling information says nothing of these potential side effects. In fact, weight gain is listed as "rare". This begs the question, then why are so many women reporting these side effects??? There seems to be a huge discrepancy!!! | F | 33 | 3 months 1X D | 2/10/2010 | 3 | have Factor V Lieden | irregular bleeding | didn't get period till 5 months after starting, then it was 2 months after that, now I seem to get some kind of bleeding on a regular basis with only about 5 days in between. | F | 37 | 9 days 1X D | 2/9/2010 | 4 | very emotional at first, and bled for a few weeks. However I am no longer over emotional or over sensitive. breasts quite sore at times. Periods can be irregular. | No weight gain, infact lost over half a stone. No spots. No headaches. Periods lighter and hardly any PMS any more, no period pains. Periods are sometimes a little irregular though. Sex drive not affected at all. This contraception has worked really well for us, only pain is the 3 hour window and having to remember to take the pill every day at that set time. | F | 30 | 6 months | 1/26/2010 | 2 | breastfeeding | weight gain, extreme mood swings, irritability, depression | F | 32 | 5 months | 1/26/2010 | 1 | bIRTH CONTROL WHILE BREAST FEEDING | Heavy spotting, Bleeding to the point of being admitted to emergency, hallucinations, mood swings, anxiety, neurosis. | I was prescribed this drug, and I went from having slight baby blues to a complete change of personality. I saw hallucinations, lived in terror of something harming my baby, was unable to leave my house because I was afraid my baby would die, was unable to sleep, experienced terrifying rages complete with loss of memory. I fainted several times, assaulted my husband and would cry hopelessly for hours at a time a few times a day. Was subjected to psyche evaluation and found to be completely normal. Eventually I bled so much that I had to go to emergency (blacking out, unable to walk very well) where the doctor told me to stop taking the pill immediately. 2 days after ceasing the pill the bleeding is almost gone, the panic and anxiety is gone, and I have not cried in two days. I am enjoying my baby and my life! Hoping i can lose some baby weight now! | F | 29 | 7 weeks | 1/20/2010 | 3 | migraines and auras | small weight gain, acne, random menstration within the first 3 months after that all of the symptoms seemed to have gone away. Small increase in appetite but nothing i can't fight. | F | 18 | 7 months | 1/19/2010 | 1 | Migraines with Aura | Scattered Periods - Heavy bleeding for 10+ days at a time. | To start, it didn't eliminate my Migraine with Auras. I would have periods all over the place: 3 days off, 10 days on, 5 days off, 8 days on, and so on. Longest period was 13 days long. Always had scattered spotting & never knew what to expect -threw out tons of underwear. So, I went off Micronor after 1.5 years of being on it, and then I gained 20 lbs in 4 months. Worst pill I've ever experienced. | F | 27 | 1.5 years | 1/15/2010 | 3 | endometriosis | dizzines ,lightheaded ,tired but helped with my endometriosis pain so much no weight gain , | feeling tired ,light headache , sore eyes if not for this side effect could be really good pill to treat my endometriosis pain | F | 41 | 3 months | 1/13/2010 | 5 | Migraines with aura | Some breast tenderness. No periods whatsoever, no moodiness, no cramps!!! | Been on it for 4 years now. I was previously on Tricyclen and was causing nausea and migraines with auras. I couldn't take the combo pill cause the risks of stroke was too high, eventhough I'm a non smoker. For the past 6 months I've started migraines with auras AGAIN after being free of them for almost 3 1/2 years! Going to see my GP, but hopefully it is not caused by Micronor. | F | 29 | 4 years | 1/4/2010 | 1 | painful cramps, extreme bloating | SEVERE hair loss! My doctor told me to start taking this the day my period started. The next day my period stopped and I lost a ton of hair. I stopped taking this after ONE pill and now 2 months later, about 60% of my hair is gone (thinned all around the crown) and now I have androgenic alopecia & severe anxiety and depression from the hair loss that happened so fast. Before this stupid pill, I had clear skin and silky smooth/medium fine hair and now the texture has completely changed to this awful dry/brittle feeling and it's baby fine. My skin went from oily to extemely dry all over and my cycles have been messed up since. I wish I never took this horrible pill. | Worst pill ever! | F | 29 | 1 days | 1/2/2010 | 1 | Breastfeeding, Contraceptive | decreased sex drive, major mood swings, depressed | I've been taking Jovilette (generic Micronor) for about 4 months now, since having my daughter. I've always had a healthy sex drive, nothing since I started on this pill! That was about 2 weeks postpartum....my poor fiance :(. Even though as a new mother, breastfeeding, etc can also decrease your libido...this is not normal! I am so happy one second, then hateful and angry the next. My fiance always bears the brunt of it...the poor guy tries so hard, works constantly, and does every thing I ask him to. I think he's starting to fear me-i've been so nasty! I don't know what it is, but I think it's this damn pill! I've going off of it immediately. Hopefully my sex life and personality will bounce back. I swear I love him !!! ;-) | F | 25 | 4 months | 12/16/2009 | 1 | Breastfeeding | HEAVY bleeding between periods, periods lasting 10+ days, tired, depressed, moody, possible weight gain(hard to tell after having a baby) | After reading this web site, I realized all my bleeding may be a side effect of the drug. I have been off for 5 days and already much happier. | F | 36 | 16 months | 12/16/2009 | 1 | to prevent pregnancy | I had a baby 12 weeks ago and was prescribed micronor as I'm still carrying a lot of baby weight. I have previously reacted very badly to the combined pill (moody and anxious) and having taken micronor for a week I've had the same symptoms again, only worse. Up to now I've taken being a new mum in my stride and have been getting on fine, but since starting on micronor I've been very weepy, moody and irrational so I've decided to come off it straight away for the sake of my baby and husband! I've also been experiencing mild nausea, insomnia and dizzyness - definitely not what you want when you've got a young baby to look after. | F | 30 | 7 days | 12/8/2009 | 2 | Smoker aged 36 | Headaches; breast soreness and increase in size; erratic periods; 3 hr window to take this is difficult to maintain as I travel regularly up to 13 hrs time difference! | The only reason I had to change from my old birth control (combined pill) was the slight chance of blood clots due to the fact I smoke. I keep fit regularly and have never had issues with the combined pill I was on. I also had a 12 hr window to take the tablet which suited y professional life travelling around the world. | F | 36 | 4 months | 12/6/2009 | 4 | cant have Estrogens | none so far | after reading all the comments i think this pill is just perfect for women who cant have estrogens, and all you have to do is take it on time, EXACTLY on time, and you will be fine!!!! | F | 28 | 21 days | 11/30/2009 | 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 |
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