ESTROSTEP 21 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.7 (211 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ESTROSTEP 21 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ESTROSTEP 21 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | birth control | naseau, extremly bad abdominal pains, discharge, and gastro. problem such as dieherra and always hungry! | M | 23 | 2 months | 12/28/2005 | 3 | birth control | low sex drive, depression | This is the first BC I have ever taken. My sex drive is low, and I experience spells of depression every now and again. It did help alot with PMS though. I have had no weight gain whatsoever. | M | 17 | 1 months | 10/26/2005 | 3 | Birth control | No weight gain but no matter how much I excercise the last ten pounds I want to lose wont budge. Spotting every month and an ovarian cyst a few weeks ago that should have been prevented. I cry one day a month for no reason as well. | M | 25 | 10 months | 8/7/2005 | 3 | control cramps and bleeding | break-through bleeding (for almost 2 weeks each month), very low sex-drive the week or so before my period, and mood swings. | I have experienced very bad break-through bleeding since the first month on this pill; sometimes it is even heavier than my period. Also, I never used to PMS that badly when I wasn't on the pill, and now my mood swings the week or so before my period are horrible. I actually threw out my Estrostep tonight because I couldn't deal with how it was making me feel. My doctor just prescribed Femcon FE to me to fix these problems and I can't wait to start it. However, the Estrostep did make my period a lot more managable...2 days instead of 5, and much better cramps. | M | 19 | 7 months | 6/21/2007 | 3 | birth control | weight gain; missed a period, spotting and deceased sex drive | I was very worried when i missed my period and 2 weeks later i started spotting. My doctor said i was getting use to it. I've gained 15lbs in 3 mos but thats a good thing for me.. I like being thicker. | M | 24 | 3 months | 12/18/2009 | 1 | Regulate perioods | Horrible side effects! Bled for a whole month, didn't get my period for 7 months after that, gained 15 lbs, vomiting, horrible depression/mood swings, NO sex drive whatsoever. Bad acne flair ups. It's been 6 years and I'm horrified to try another pill because my 1st experience was so bad. | M | 20 | 8 months | 9/17/2007 | 1 | Wife is | She gained about 25lbs. And all of the above. Extreme stomach problems. no sex drive. moody, depressed | This pill sucks | M | 26 | 9 months | 4/16/2006 | 5 | Birth Control | I became a nymph... acctually by the end of the month if i didnt have sex when i needed it i was ready to kill someone. I would have to have it more and more each day as the month went on.... I lost weight. | F | 18 | 2 months | 12/7/2006 | 5 | PCOS | very light period, almost nonexistent. didn't notice any emotional side effects. cleared up my skin very well! | F | 20 | 2 months | 9/11/2006 | 5 | regulate periods/symptoms/pregnancy | No side effects. (I was hoping my breasts were growing, but I don't think they did.) | I was worried to start it when I saw the bad reviews many gave it but I have had no troubles. I suggest to someone considering any birth control to understand that it will interact differently with every woman's body and that you have to give it a chance to find out if it will work for you or not. | F | 19 | 2 months | 9/6/2006 | 5 | to prevent pregnancy | none. | I started Estrostep after quitting Ortho-trycyclin (which made me want only to sleep and eat and never ever want to have sex --funny, huh). I take it right before bed, which alleviates any minor feelings of upset stomach or tired feelings. | F | 36 | 10 years | 2/20/2007 | 5 | birth control. | I used to have terrible acne, and I'm allergic to the benzoclyn found in many acne products, so creams were almost out of the question. I was also pretty irregular. I'd go almost 5 months without a period. But within 3 months of taking Estrostep, my acne had been greatly healed and my periods were starting to regulate. My cramps also became lighter and much easier to handle. I did, however, get nauseus on a daily basis, so I had to switch to taking the pill at night. Other than that, I haven't had any problems. | F | 16 | 1 days | 4/18/2007 | 5 | long periods/ovarian cysts | My face started to clear up in the 4th month.Gained about 5 lbs. Love my new sex drive(so does my BF) My periods only last about 3 days.but it is really expensive. | F | 24 | | 11/10/2006 | 5 | Cramps, mood swings, heavy flow | lighter and shorter period, cramps almost disappeared, skin cleared up drastically, breasts grew. | I didn't ever have terrible skin but now i don't even wear concealer, I didn't gain weight (yay!), my boobs grew a full cupsize (double-yay!), and I'm in love with Estrostep. I used to have to leave class to take care of feminine needs every hour but now i can go most of the day without worrying, which is especially good for vacation and sports. No loss in sex drive to report. | F | 17 | 10 months | 1/18/2007 | 5 | birth control. | *** (meant to put years for the last one) I used to have terrible acne, and I'm allergic to the benzoclyn found in many acne products, so creams were almost out of the question. I was also pretty irregular. I'd go almost 5 months without a period. But within 3 months of taking Estrostep, my acne had been greatly healed and my periods were starting to regulate. My cramps also became lighter and much easier to handle. I did, however, get nauseus on a daily basis, so I had to switch to taking the pill at night. Other than that, I haven't had any problems. | F | 16 | 1 years | 4/18/2007 | 5 | BC, Cramps | Low Sex Drive | Everything was fine. No cramps. No weight gain. Going to try generic trinessa because Estrostep is $$$$ | F | 27 | 7 years | 10/9/2006 | 5 | birth control | breakthrough bleeding 2 days a month after 5 years | I loved this BC Pill. My doctor swithched me to Ovcon 35 because of the spotting. I hated it and will be switching back to Estrostep ASAP!! | F | 27 | 5 years | 9/6/2006 | 5 | Birth control, acne, cramps, etc | Crazy hormones the first month, and a bit of spotting, but nothing now. | Absolutely great, I love it. It's made my cramps and period more managable, NO weight gain, and it's helped hormone problems (headaches and nausea that was constant for 1+ years) | F | 18 | 3 months | 1/31/2006 | 5 | To prevent pregnancy | sore breast about (3 days) | Estrostep is great i've been taking it now for 8yrs. I've tried lots of birth control over the years that have made me sick to my stomach but this is great. I take it every night about 10pm. The only side affect i've experienced is sore breast for a couple of days. I would rather have sore breast for 2-3 days than feeling nausea. My period is more comfortable and my skin is great. It actually has also made me want to have sex more. So overall its a great pill. | F | 25 | 8 years | 9/24/2007 | 5 | To regulate period | I had no side effects. For my condition which was a frequent period every 2-1/2 -3 weeks, which were extremely painful, and left me guessing when I would get my period, estrostep was a welcome medication. I'm on it now and don't feel any cramps. I noticed that I had an increase in appetite and cravings for spicy foods. No breakthrough bleeding at all, but that was because I took the pill at the exact time every day. | I was extremely pleased and my body thanked me. | F | 27 | 2 months | 3/24/2006 |