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 | Prevent Pregnancy | I've been on Estrostep for about 2 years and I've gained a ton of weight. I've missed my period a bunch of times - once for 2.5 months when I was sixteen, that was scary... currently in my second missed month, already taken 2 tests and both negative but still nervous. Not fun. I'm moody and incredibly lethargic (probably due to my intense weight gain...) I could sleep for days on end without a thought. This is my only b/c I've ever tried but I think I want to switch. | F | 18 | 2 years | 1/22/2008 | 3 | Regulate mood swings and cycle | Very effective for mood swings and cycle regulation, but have noticed increased migraines, vaginal dryness and extremely low sex drive. | F | 45 | 5 years | 9/11/2007 | 3 | birth control | weight gain | Helped acne | F | 20 | 3 months | 6/21/2007 | 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 | Anxiety, depression, mood swings, migraines and breast tenderness | I have been taking Estrostep for about 5 months now. At first I felt great and didn't really feel many symptoms except for my boobs being really sore. But about up till a month ago I have been experiencing a lot of anxiety. I'm not sure if it's directly related to this pill but I don't know what else it could be. After reading other women's comments about anxiety related to this pill it makes me feel so much better that I'm not alone. | F | 26 | 5 months | 6/17/2007 | 3 | Hormone Replacement | WEIGHT GAIN!!! I was 120 and now weigh 148 lbs!! I was put on this medicine after having surgery. Was also on steroids but kept gaining weight after I stopped them. Have been on others before and they worked just the same but no weight gain!!! | F | 21 | 4 months | 1/18/2007 | 3 | Regulate period, birth control | Moodiness, rages, mad for no reason. I've never been so mean and cruel in all my life. Slight weight gain, but I've been on it more than a year, so it's not an issue now. Maybe bloating near my period. Mostly just get extremely angry for no reason a lot. I'm mad at fiance' right now for no reason.... No acne. I've been on for nearly a year and a half, not sure I'll stay on due to moodiness/depression, but I heard that's with all pills? It sucks cause you know you're being irrational, but there's nothing you can do, there is guilt from spouting off to those you love. I read how someone just tells themselves to remove themselves from these types of situations or to not even TALK when they are being nuts. But that's hard to do too. I'm trying that now, no talking unless it's something NICE. Oh yeah cravings are up, major appetite around the end of the month. | Might try to find a new pill. I can deal with side effects. Sex drive is high near the end, but lately it's dwindled, but it might be due to stress at work. Not sure if I'll stay on it, will ask GYN when I see her in May. | F | 29 | 1.5 years | 12/27/2006 | 3 | periods, cramps, dont want baby | moodiness, yeast infections at least once a month, lessened cramps, clear skin, boobs got a little bigger. | i switched to this bc i was on ortho tricyclen lo and i had two periods a month for 3 months... i dont like taking bc though.... | F | 22 | | 11/14/2006 | 3 | Menstrual Cycle regulation | Chest pains, six pound weight gain in two weeks, bloated, acne (when I have always had gorgeous skin), constant cravings for fatty and greasy foods (I am a Whole Foods Health freak)!! I did not feel any mood swings, which is good...but I gained weight and that is very depressing. | F | 24 | | 9/26/2006 | 3 | lessen menstrual cramps | Still have the cramping... HORRIBLE mood swings!!!!! I hate this birth control... TOO DAMN EXPENSIVE, even with insurance.... | F | 29 | 8 months | 9/9/2006 | 3 | birth control | I was always moody on this pill but I didn't realize until I was taken off for unrelated medical problems. When the other problems were cleared and I started back on I felt horrible again and always was depressed. I have never been depressed prior to being on this pill. However, I have friends who love this one. I had no other side effects. My period would usually start on day 3 of my sugar pills. | F | 26 | 1 years | 8/31/2006 | 3 | endometriosis | depression, weight gain, exhaustion | I have taken other pills and this one is the worst. I am so emotional and it gets worse as the dosage changes. | F | 20 | 4 months | 8/6/2006 | 3 | birth/period control | I bled the entire first month I was on it. I have extreme mood swings (my poor fiance!), I'm hungry all the time, and all I do is sleep. I have no energy!!! I do have to say that the little acne I had is non-existent, I have only gained maybe 3 pounds, and my periods are sooo much better. But, due to getting new insurance, I have to go to a generic and different brand. So I guess I'll see if I feel better. | F | 25 | 7 months | 8/5/2006 | 3 | reduce cramping, regulate periods | weight gain!! I will be the first to admit I am already overweight, but my weight always tended to remain the same. Even with dieting and watching what I eat I have gained over ten pounds on this pill. It also hasn't helped my skin. | It did regulate my cycle, and my period is much lighter, but this month was pretty much non-existant, not sure how I feel about that. I am thinking of going back on Nordette, I had the best luck with that pill-Was on it for over 5 years. | F | 24 | 2 months | 7/29/2006 | 3 | Birth Control | Major acne at first, but it went away after the harmone had the chance to regulate w/my body. No weight gain, no cravings, not too much moodiness. Decrease in sex drive. SKIPPED PERIODS! That freaks me out, I have always been very regular and to miss a period has me taking a pregnancy test 1-2 times a month. | First, you need to give BC at least 3 months before the side effects subside. You are chemically regulating your harmones, it take time to find equilibrium. All BC will have side effects. I still haven't decided if i will stay on it long term, but it seems to be satisfactory for now. | F | 30 | 4 months | 7/11/2006 | 3 | | 6/5/2006 | 3 | Birth Control | Light headedness and nausea the first month | This is my third month on it and I'm freaking out because my period is four days late. If I'm pregnant this is the worst birth control method I've used. I MISS MY PATCH. The patch was the best but my doctor will no longer prescribe it. | F | 22 | 3 months | 6/1/2006 | 3 | Prevent Pregnancy | Sudden/extreme headaches and migraines. Some breast tenderness during first 1-2 months, but that subsided. No weight gain or ache problems. I feel slightly more emotional and sensitive than before. | I have had a few migraines in the past, but recently have been getting extreme and sudden migraines 2-3 times a week. They are unbearable and sometimes last for more than a day. Other than the headaches, this pill is hasn't given me any other major problems. I would suggest NEVER taking this pill on an empty stomach - otherwise you're doomed. Taking it with food seems to help with the side effects. | F | 25 | 4 months | 3/16/2006 | 3 | to regulate breakthrough bleeding | weight gain, acne, low low sex drive | I started taking this drug to regulate breakthrough bleeding and it has done a wonderful job with that. However, I have gained at least 15 lbs. in the last year and I have worse skin now then I did as a teenager! I guess I would recommend it as a last resort pill. If you're taking it strictly for birth control reasons, try something else! | F | 28 | 1 years | 3/13/2006 | 3 | Pregnancy Prevention | In the first month I had horrible breast tenderness and mood swings but they subsided. I did gain 10 lbs. in 6 months. Whether it be hormonal or due to increased appetite is hard to say. After 6 months my husband and I started to notice changes in my personality. I re-read the booklet on the drug and realized that I was probably experiencing depression as a side effect. Accompanying the depression has been extremely low sex drive as well. | The drug did shorten and lighten my period and cramps which is great and it has indeed prevented pregnancy but these perks came at a huge cost. The mood changes are awful. Thanks for your posts, now I know it is my birth control not my mental health! | F | 26 | 8 months | 2/17/2006 |