MICRONOR Reviews (NORETHINDRONE)

Average Rating: 2.1 (709 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 2  nursing Depression, anxiety, general mood swings, sporatic periods, bloating. I decided to stay on micronor after nursing to avoid taking an estrogen pill, however that that is when I started noticing the symptoms. Not getting a period regularly is very stressful, and I have finally linked the mood swings to this pill as well. I will be discontinuing this pill very soon! F 29 2 years
 3/28/2007
 1  Needed BC but estrogen intolerant Horrible skin rash, bloating, but the worst is the mental impact. Extreme, irrational outburst, the worst depression I have ever experienced to the point I thought I needed to be hospitalized and I was afraid my DH was going to divorce me. Break through bleeding, spotting, bad cramps. I finally made the connection between the trouble I have had with depression and extreme anger, lethargy, outbursts, crying, etc. this weekend and said enough. I was unable to take traditional BC due to migraines but I think these side effects were worse than a weekly migraine. I stopped taking it two days again, made an appt w/Gyn and will start seeking options. F 38 6 months
 3/26/2007
 1  contreception, couldt have estrogen extreme bloating and weight gain irregular and irratic bleeding period pain cramp even when not bleeding regular night sweats now i have stopped taking it i realise how awfulit was, i literally deflated within a week and have since lost lots of weight. irregular bleeding and therefore not knowing wether pregnant was a nightmare. all symptoms have gone now F 34 2 days
 3/20/2007
 1  Nursing/Birth Control EXTREME moodiness, bloating, weight gain, bleeding everyday. I do not recommend this medication, try Lea's Shield! F 24 2 weeks
 3/18/2007
 3  birth control while nursing nausea, cramps, moodiness, low sex drive. I didn't like this as I always felt pregnant. It was worse since my son was eating more, and more solids, and my doctor said the less I was nursing the less effective it would be. F 24 3 months
 3/7/2007
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 2  birth control, pmt bloating (my stomach feels very uncomfortable), weight gain, leg cramps at night, more fluid retention, breakthrough bleeding I had always taken the combined pill and stopped this some 2 years ago to give my body a rest. My GP said that a woman of my age shouldn't take the combined pill and put me on Micronor. My bloatedness and extra fluid retention makes me feel like I'm pregnant - not nice at all. F 42 12 days
 2/28/2007
 4  nursing birth control nothing too terrible, just no period and lack of sex drive I didn't really have any problem with this pill other than since I had no period and there is a 1/200 chance of getting pregnant with this pill, I was always terrified that I might be pregnant (thankfully I never was). F 20 1 years
 2/7/2007
 1  nursing Definite weight gain despite exercersing and healthy diet. Wake up bloated every morning. Nausea similiar to morning sickness. Joint achiness daily similiar to flu like feeling. Initial bleeding for 3 weeks then no period again. Very depressing to take this drug after having a baby and trying to loose weight and being unable to because of side effects. This should be throughly brought to your attention when doctors perscribe the medication.You have enough to worry about after having a baby then having uncontrolled weight gain,it is very bad for your self esteem. F 22 4.5 months
 1/5/2007
 3  nursing/birth control No period,bad acne on face and in my hair,bloating, weight gain, tired, hair loss(hanfuls of my hair fall out) F 25 3 months
 11/16/2006
 2  BC, heavy period and cramps At first I loved micronor. I didn't have my period for five months, I finally did and it was very normal, three months later I had my second period, again normal; one month later I had another normal period. I thought my body was finally back on track and that I would have my period once a month as I should. BUT i was very wrong for the next six months I had my period almost every other week. It was always very light, but it was almost constantly. I couldn't handle having my period all the time. This just isn't worth it. Plus if you don't take it at the exact same time every single day you will most definatly spot. F 21 1 years
 11/13/2006
 3  birth control while nursing I had a ton of bleeding immediately after my lochia stopped when I first started taking it, which tapered off. Then I didn't bleed at all for 6 months, which may have been the breastfeeding or the pill. Then after I'd been taking Micronor for about 9 months, I had a 3 week cycle, followed by several 2 week cycles that then shortened to about a 10-day cycle. That's when I decided to give up the Micronor! F 28 11 months
 10/30/2006
 2  Alternative to Combined Pill Fine for first 9 months then totally random periods, eventually as many as three a month. Random occurance of *very* sore breasts. Massive increase in Thrush & BV. Vaginal swelling & Dryness. Chartable depression. It seemed great at first, but no point taking contraceptive if too sore to have sex! Off it for 7 weeks now. No period (aaargh!)but feel so much more energetic and well. F 34 18 months
 10/18/2006
 1  Birth Control Very heavy, lengthy period. Cramping daily. Extreme breast tenderness. Blurred vision. Acne. Mood swings. I will not be taking micronor any longer. F 38 1 months
 10/16/2006
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 3  birth control First 2 months. nausea, dizziness, 3rd month no period, acne developed on my neck, chin, back. Still have some dizziness and nausea. Seems worst if I don't take med at exactly the right time. In my opinion if you don't suffer from migraines just go with the regular estrogen pill. I'm only taking Micronor cause I suffered from migraines and vision disturbance, stroke symptoms when I was on the regular pill. My doctor suggested Micronor. Never had a migraine since! F 26 1 days
 10/5/2006
 4  Severe cramping;Migraines;BirthCont No major side effects except that there is a distinct smell to vaginal/cervical mucus when I have sex that was never there before (OBGYN says this is normal with this pill). I LIKE not having my periods as long. I have much less cramping - even though there are more days with very mild cramps in the morning, this is much more bearable than 7 days of disabled cramping as I had before Micronor. I bleed less, so my anemia is gone. I typically get my period (very lightly) for 3 days mid-month, and another 3 days at the end of the month. I no longer have any migraines which were caused by the estrogen in combo-pills I was on before Micronor. I also feel healthier and more confident because I do not worry about what the added estrogen (in other pills) is doing to my body/blood vessels/health. The only thing I am wondering about is that in the past 6 months I have gained wieght - this might be due to other factors, but it makes me wonder if the BC has anything to do with it. I would like to know which pills are the least prone to cause weight gain. Other than that, I am very happy with Micronor. Because you have to take it at the same time each day, I have my cell phone alarm set for 10 each evening and take it then. It seems to work best to take this pill in the evening rather than morning. F 30 6 months
 10/4/2006
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 1  Contraception Wow, well most outwardly notable was the irritability, acne, BLOATING (I deflated within days of coming off the stuff), my periods stopped... with that comes the anxiety of being pregnant, my boobs actually shrunk, horrible discharge, thrush, headaches, general unexplained sadness. It's not worth it ladies. Use a condom. F 27 3 months
 9/16/2006
 5  nursing/birth control cramping for the past two months -- because of the cramping I expect my period every morning but it never comes. Not terrible cramping but not comfortable also, increase body hair growth -- I'm waxing like crazy! I always have heavy breakthrough bleeding on combined pills but not on this pill! F 30 3 months
 9/14/2006
 3  Birth control I've been taking Micronor for a couple of months now. I have definitely noticed that I feel nauseous sometimes - to the extent that I took a pregnancy test. I also have had irregular and lengthy periods but that could be because I didnt take at exactly the same time... and that is something you really must do with this pill, or the cramps etc can be quite uncomfortable. F 28 3 months
 8/14/2006
 1  Birth control while nursing Major panic attacks and anxiety, so bad I went to the emergency room convinced I was very seriously ill. F 34 2 weeks
 8/8/2006
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 2  birth control 10-15 pound weight gain, depression, headaches, decreased sex drive the weight gain was severe and if i am ever late taking the pill, i get really depressed and miserable... F 36 7 months
 8/3/2006

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