MICRONOR Reviews (NORETHINDRONE)Average Rating: 2.1 (709 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MICRONOR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MICRONOR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Birth control | None at all. | I see that some people had truly terrible experiences with this pill, but everyone's body is different, and Micronor is worth giving it a try. It is a mini pill - progestin only - and it contains the minimum amount of artificial hormone one can take in order to prevent ovulation / implantation. It is much safer than the combination pill, which also contains estrogen and a higher dose of progestin, especially for long term use and for people over 40. If it works great, if not, move on and try something else. | F | 44 | 17 years typical 1X day | 4/11/2019 | 5 | Contraception | I have not had a period since starting to take Micronor, which is great. I have had no other side effects. | It has been a very successful pill for me. | F | 54 | 14 years 1X day | 4/21/2015 | 5 | estrogen intorlarant | none | Great pill no problems at all | F | 33 | 11 years | 3/29/2007 | 5 | birth control | I've been taking this for over ten years. Tried the combination pill as a teen and can't take estogen. Tried depo and got violent migraines. Then tried this and I've been on it ever since. Got off to have a kid and now I'm back on. I love it! Not everyone has a bad experience. My periods were messed up at first but now I have a tiny one each month. You will break out at first also but that goes away when your body adjusts. Give it a chance! It has the least hormones and never caused me to gain Weight. | F | 27 | 10 years | 8/15/2013 | 5 | Contraception | None whatsoever. I've been on it 17 years and no side effects! | F | 37 | 10 years 30 | 5/3/2012 | 5 | birth control | No side effects whatsoever. My weight fluctuates with or without pills. I hated the depo severely. I can't take regular birth control pills due to smoking and migranes. I expected to feel awful with this pill but its great. I highly recommend this to everyone. Set a cell phone alarm to remind you to take it and you're good. | F | 30 | 10 years | 9/9/2012 | 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 | 5 | birth control | Less painful periods, usually 1 period every 3mo | I had tried combined pills, and decided they weren't for me; too many negative side effects. Since Micronor is a PoP, I knew to expect irregular periods (if you want regulation, PoP's are not for you). My body settled on self-regulating to 1 period every 3mo. They have been my normal pre-pill length (6 days, except lighter). My body still gives me a warning sign 1-2 days in advance (uterine indigestion, as I call it). My periods were a nightmare of all types of pain and heavy bleeding pre-pill, so I'm very happy with only having a day or two of minor headaches/cramps on Micronor. Aside from periods, I feel completely like myself; no change in mood/personality, or libido. I'm just myself, no neg side effects, with the bonus of no pregnancy worries. For reference, I'm 5'4", 120lb, athletic, no smoking, infrequent (1/mo) alcohol/caffeine. | F | 26 | 8 years 0.35mg 1X day | 4/8/2011 | 3 | Hormone levels and contraceptive | No periods (yay) for years Spots acne at first Bloated tummy Suddenly periods again after years of none. Only light but lots of tummy ache. Was bloodchecked for menopause but no sign yet. Big Weight gain but could be age or other meds. | F | 45 | 8 years X2D | 8/3/2014 | 2 | Contraceptive | Severe mood swings, depression, hair loss, fatigue, overall unwell feeling | I have been taking micronor for 8 years now. I didn't notice any issues at the beginning. I have been suffering hair loss for about a year and half now. I have went to everyone about could think about! I went to a different doctor today and he immediately said for me to come off micronor! Over the past 2 years I have been on a serious low, depressed, no patience, snappy just awful to be around as I don't know when my mood will change. As I am only stopping this today it's hard to say if it's the real cause but from reading others reviews it's looking very likely! I hope everyone else sees great improvements coming off this pill! | F | 30 | 8 years 30 mg | 12/8/2014 | 1 | birth control | moodiness, depression, sad, tired all the time, snap and the people I care about. I have been saying this for many years and my boyfriend didn't believe me. Argumentative. | F | 48 | 8 years .35 1X day | 3/24/2015 | 5 | birth control | Since taking micronor I've actually lost weight after struggling to for years.only downside smaller breasts. | F | 41 | 7 years 1 a day | 1/18/2016 | 5 | stop pregnancy | Had awful side effects with cerazette so switched to micronor and everythings nrilliant. No mood swings, no being an emotional wreck! Periods are very regular every 28 days for approx 4 days. | F | 27 | 7 years 350 | 9/28/2013 | 1 | Initially for breast feeding | Insane and drastic mood swings. No sex drive. | This is the BC from hell. I initially went on it because I was breast feeding. I stayed on it because I liked the one hormone aspect, and don't like pills that force my body in to a schedule. It wasn't until I had been on it for about 5 years that things started to change. Because I'd been on it for so long with no issues, it never crossed my mind to think it was the pill. Out of nowhere came horrific mood swings and depression. I was diagnosed with GAD. I started developing cysts in my breasts, and all the glands would swell two weeks prior to my period. The pain was excruciating. My breasts would swell to triple their size. As soon as my period would come, all would return to normal (aside from the mood swings and depression). I was told because the issues with my breasts were cyclamtic, there was no cause for concern, and was diagnosed with Fybrocystic Breast Disease. 6 months ago, my cycles started going fairly wonky. I was bleeding for weeks at a time, whereas I'd always been fairly regular. My doctor decided that perhaps my body was "done" with the micronor, and suggested I try something else. EVERY LAST ISSUE WENT AWAY WHEN THE MICRONOR WENT AWAY. I spent years in a horrible state of depression, and 2 weeks out of every month with breasts so sore and swollen I didn't dare wrap a towel around myself when getting out of the shower, or dare let one of my kids put their head on my chest. Awful, awful pill. | F | 32 | 7 years | 6/17/2015 | 5 | birth control | Ok I have been on everything. Combined pills made me sick,depo caused headaches and stomach problems,implanon made me have flu symptoms and it nearly got lost in my body. So I tried this and have been on it since. No weight gain,no mood swings,I can happily raise my child with no cramps or periods. I love it. | F | 29 | 6 years | 12/21/2013 | 4 | Blood pressure | I love this pill no side effects up in till now!!! Period is getting longer and cramps are bad! Don't know what to do??? | F | 31 | 6 years | 11/10/2013 | 4 | Previously had aura migraines | I still have some acne - in my 30's, could be the pill - could be genetics. My weight has slight variation from season to season - and when lacking at the gym, so unsure if I've been affected by the pill. | I love Micronor. I've been taking it for years. I have no intention of having children - so I'm ecstatic to not have to deal with periods. In the first year or so I had to be very scheduled about taking the pill at the exact same time or I'd spot, but I've recently moved and my schedule is all over the place and still nothing. Without a period, and with paranoia of pregnancy, I've just taken to making sure with a test every few months when I have a boyfriend. I have a high sex drive, so I don't see this was affected in any way. I always had a small chest - not sure if you can say there's shrinkage. ha I have only had good experiences with this pill. My friend did have negative results and moved to another pill. I think you just have to find the one that's right for you. No more periods for me! | F | 34 | 6 years 0.35 MG 1X day | 11/23/2011 | 4 | Birth control | I took this pill for 6 years and did not experience any unwanted pregnancies, so this pill worked very well as birth control, despite repeated requests by my GP to discontinue this pill as not 'reliable'enough as birth control (more to do with cost to the NHS me thinks).This pill however did make me retain water weight-particulary on my upper arms, i had sore breasts and a serious loss of sex drive!(I think this may have been the main preventor of pregnancy as I had no sex drive!) I stopped this pill this week (and not for another pill) and have never felt better- pill free at last! | F | 32 | 6 years 350mcg | 10/22/2016 | 5 | used to get aura migraines | I was put on micronor because estrogen increased my chances of getting aura migraines. I was very good at taking my pill at the same time every day. In the first year if I took it off schedule even the slightest I would have spotting. I have. Or had a period since then. I never want kids and not having to deal with a period is the most amazing thing ever. In the past while I've been less good about taking it at the same time (new city new job new timezone etc). Still no period or spotting at all - but my boobs have doubled, and being that I was an A that is a good thing! I have gained about 5 pounds since the move because I'm not as devout at the gym - but before and after starting this pill I was very skinny. I have always had bad skin, so I missed that benefit of the estrogen pills, but with the right products and age I seem to be balanced now. All the reviews seem awful - and my friend also had a horrible experience. Guess I lucked out. No periods and perky boobs. | F | 35 | 5 years .35 mg | 6/10/2013 | 1 | Irregular bleeding, Migraines | Mood swings - angry, confrontational, irritable, feeling almost psychotic or bi-polar (can go from high to low very easy or reverse) Depression - withdrawn (anti-social), overly emotional (easily upset), low self-esteem/self-worth Abdominal pains - bloating and cramping (feeling like you have to fart but you can't) gas, feeling and looking pregnant but tested negative every time | THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Ladies - thank you for sharing your experiences and letting me know I'm not the only one who's suffering! This site has changed my life.... and it only took 5 torturous years for me to discover it :( I took my pill this morning not knowing I'd find this site. I will not be taking Micronor ever again!!!! I am so relieved to know that I'm not "crazy" and tonight I'll sleep easier knowing that things are going to get better soon. | F | 26 | 5 years 0.35 1X day | 11/16/2011 |
MICRONOR (NORETHINDRONE): This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It is often referred to as the "mini-pill" because it does not contain any estrogen. Norethindrone (a form of progestin) is a hormone that prevents pregnancy by making vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changing the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. This medication also stops the release of an egg (ovulation) in about half of a woman's menstrual cycles. While the "mini-pill" is more effective than certain other methods of birth control (such as condoms, cervical cap, diaphragm), it is less effective than combination hormone (estrogen and progestin) birth control because it does not consistently prevent ovulation. It is usually used by women who cannot take estrogen. To reduce the risk of pregnancy, it is very important to take this medication exactly as prescribed. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)