OVCON-35 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE)

Average Rating: 2.8 (480 Ratings)

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 3  birth control Breast tenderness for the entire month. Cramping and spotting the week before period. Starting period on the 3rd week of pills instead of placebo. F 23 2 months
10/12/2006
 3  Birth Control Extreme nausea, depression, vaginal dryness, intense pain with intercourse I started with a new gynecologist and she wanted to change me from OrthoCyclen (which I loved) to OvCon-35, so I agreed to try what she suggested. The first month I had a big increase in my sex drive. Halfway through the second month I started my period, which continued about 12 days. Around that same time, I began to notice such severe vaginal dryness that even just walking (and especially urinating) was painful. I called the doctor and they determined over the phone that I had a yeast infection (I had no discharge or odor). The problem didn't go away with medication and the pain during sex worsened so I went in for an exam. After spending an hour and a half at the doctor's office and incurring over $100 in outside lab fees (in addition to doctor's fee) they founs that nothing was wrong with me (not even bladder related). I think this is attributable to OvCon. I found another website that said vaginal dryness is incorrectly attributed to birth control and is actually a problem of not F 28 4.5 months
10/11/2006
 2  ovarioan cyst Horrible breast pain and swelling, couldn't even go running this morning. Constipation and severe tummy bloating. I haven't gotten a scale since I started but all of my clothes have become VERY snug. I have had sinus and nasal issues in the last week and until reading this site it didn't occur to me that it could be the pill. F 39 10 days
10/5/2006
 5  Birth control I had headaches and vomiiting when i first started to take it. But it would only happpen the second day of taking the pill. After the first two months on it, i was fine. The headaches and vomitting never occur now. I was on the shot when i first started birth control and i had terrible spotting problems and i would i have my period for a week or 2 when i wasnt suppose to. I also noticed i had major mood swings and would cry on the flip of a dime. Then i tried the pill and couldn't ever remember it. Then i switched the patch and i would have terrilbe cramps and vomitting problems every time i changed the patch and it was very uncomfortable no matter where it was. Then i switched to Ovcon 35 and i'm very happy with it. I never had mood swings and my cramps are not even noticable. My periods are much lighter now too. I would never go back to anything else. F 20 1 years
10/4/2006
 5  endometriosis/ovarian cysts more frequent headaches I've been taking ovcon-35 for going on 7 months and it's been great for me. My periods are regulated and not nearly as heavy. I also don't get menstrual cramps as often. Very satisfied with the results. F 24 7 months
10/2/2006
 3  Irregular periods/craming/bc headaches like no other, more emotionalness, frustrated for no reason, constantly bloated, and a ton of breakthrough bleeding. BUT it did make my periods be like a day and virtually painless! F 19 3 months
10/2/2006
 3  BC Bad mood swings, no energy, light period if no period at all, bloating, bleeding in between periods. Not sure if this bc is the cause of my mood swings, but it just seems like they get worse the older I get. Fairly sure the bloating is due to bc. Would like for husband to bet a vasectomy, so I can get off the pill for good. I also have hypothyroidism and I am thinking Ovcon may be interferring with my Synthroid to control hypothroidism. I have gained 5-7lbs since on this bc and can't seem to lose it like I have in the past. F 37 3 years
9/28/2006
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 2  Ovarian Cyst Horrible cramps, having periods every 17 days F 25 2 months
9/27/2006
 1  Birth Control On May 24, 2006, I went to see my Neurosurgeon for a check up on my backsurgery from January, 2006 and became disoriented, confused, couldnt see, had double vision, my lips were numb and I couldnt walk. I was having a STROKE!!!! At first we thought it was a TIA, but it was a FULL BLOWN STROKE. I was admitted to the hospital and now I have neurologist, opthomologists, hematologist, etc. on the payroll. I have a $34,000.00 bill because of Ovcon-35. Neurologists state the birth control lowers your Protien S levels in your body. I didnt know this but I already had a hereditary disorder that no one had ever detected - Protein C deficency - and my Protein S fluctuates. PLEASE HAVE A THROMBOSIS PANEL DONE BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICINE - YOU WILL HAVE A TRANSIENT INSCEMIC ATTACK (TIA) OR STROKE IF YOU DO NOT AND POSSIBLY DIE. PROTEIN DEFICIENCIES (C & S) ARE LINKED TO CLOTTING (BLOOD CLOTS) BE SAFER THAN SORRY - I CAN NEVER EVER TAKE ANOTHER FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL PILL. PLEASE BE CAREFUL ABOUT THIS PILL. I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME OR SEE THE SAME BECAUSE OF IT. I HAVE THE PICTURES TO PROVE IT OF MY BRAIN STEM WHERE I HAD THE STROKE. F 26 7 months
9/26/2006
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 4  cysts I gained at least 10 pounds within the 1st year of taking this pill. Majority of weight gain in my stomach and breasts (1 full cup size). Other than that, no major side effects. I love this pill! I have been taking it for about 2 1/2 years and love the fact that I have lighter periods, and that I am not as emotional as I used to get when on my period. Though I gained weight, my twin sister didn't gain anything and she has been taking it for about 5 years. F 24 2 years
9/25/2006
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 1  to reduce breakthough bleeding heavy breakthrough bleeding, cramping This pill is horrible if you want to go through a painful period twice a month because the flow is v ery heavy. I would not recommend this pill to anyone because it changes your body tremendously. F 23 2 weeks
9/24/2006
 3  Prevent Pregnancy I have been on this pill for 6 months and have not had a period for the last five (NOT pregnant and NOT menopausal). Noticed my hair feels drier and my nails seem thinner but otherwise feel the same. No weight gain or anything and my doctor doesn't think the symptoms mentioned here are definately related to the pill. I'm planning to try a different pill because of the concerns over my missed periods. If Ovcon isn't the culprit I would recommend it. F 29 8 months
9/23/2006
 4  stage 3 endometriosis I had some break through spotting when my body was adjusting to the 3 month cycle, but that has stopped now. I do have some mood swings, but I have on every bcp I've ever taken and believe me thats alot. It's a good pill for me. I tried alot of bcps after being diagnosed with endo and this one has been the only one that seems to help. F 35 1 years
9/18/2006
 1  Prevent Pregnancy Gained 30 pounds bloated depressed ALL THE TIME nauseated gained breast size moodiness decreased libido Oh man. First of all, as soon as I started taking it, I started getting crazy depressed. All the time. So the birth control works, because I never want to have sex. I had to take the pill at night, since it made me want to puke after I'd take it. I am so sick of always feeling like crap about myself just so I won't get pregnant. THIS PILL SHOULD BE PULLED OFF THE SHELVES F 29 1 years
9/14/2006
 1  Large Ovarian Cyst I have been taking this pill for 3 days and I know have cramps and I'm tired. I'm still in a lot of pain to the point have doubled over. I hope this pill helps. F 33 3 days
9/9/2006
 5  I have cysts on my ovaries Long periods of unexplained breakthrough bleeding, tender breasts, PMS, extreme moodiness I didnt gain weight on this birth control. F 20 2 months
9/8/2006
 1  breakthrough bleeding/BC Cranky, stomach ache, constpation, NO NORMAL PERIODS, worst side effects ever! Dont do it! I read everyones comments any felt a little bit better! I literally though something was wrong with me! Lets see, the first and second month my period was 1.5 days ( I was like WOW, I can get use to this!) Yea, never mind, them breakthrough bleeding. So Id have my period a total of 2X /month then spotting the rest, and maybe a few days with nothing. I hate it, Im having my Doc change next week! F 23 3.5 months
9/8/2006
 5  Birth Control nausea/upset stomach, nipple tenderness, change in flow from month to month (timing is constant, though) The first 2 months I was so severely nauseous, I thought I might be pregnant and experiencing morning sickness. However, that has completely subsided. Now I am experiencing higher than normal nipple tenderness that is somewhat annoying, but not a deal breaker. I have had little to no cramping, no mood swings, etc. My only issue currently is I have such incredibly light flows, that would normally be great, makes me worry again I might be pregnant. I have read other reviews of women with the same concern so I'm hoping everything is cool...I might pick up a test just in case. Thoughts? F 27 4 months
9/6/2006
 2  heavy bleeding, cramps Just started this pill but, been getting a headache almost everyday, upset stomach, very tired, bloated. I might stay on it for another month to see if my body adjusts to this pill. Anyone have any info. if your body adjusts to the pill or if I should go off of it. I will be calling my doctor. F 37 3 weeks
9/6/2006
 2  breakthrough bleeding w/ previous p Constant light bleeding, dizziness I was switched to Ovcon because of sporatic breakthough bleeding with my previous pill. But now I'm bleeding non-stop. It's not heavy but it's heavier than what I had before. I've switched between BCP brands before and have NEVER had any side effects. I've only been taking it for 4 days, but I think I'm convinced it's not for me. F 27 4 days
9/6/2006

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