There are 612 ratings for the drug: SEASONALE in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for seasonale: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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5	heavy periods/anemia	Breast tenderness; spotting the first 2 weeks- that stopped and haven't had any other problems.	I'm on Jolessa- the generic of seasonale. I love it! I have a chronic, autoimmune disease and was having heavy periods that lasted 10 days and made my disease symptoms much worse. Decided to try Jolessa, and I've had minimal problems. I was worried about gaining weight, but I actually went from 139 lbs to 132 lbs. Would highly recommend.	F	22	90 days 1X D		7/5/2010
4	birth control	The only side effect I experience is severe breast tenderness with extremely sensitive nipples. Worse than when I was pregnant, almost. I do get more headaches than usual, but I always do from the heat anyway so I am not sure if the headaches are from the birthcontrol yet.	I, so far, like this birth control. I do not have mood swings like all the other birth controls. I was on a non-hormonal birth control called Letera and I loved it but I found out my insurance covers the Seasonale. I thought what the hey, I'll try it. I had no spotting and I even went from Letera straight to Seasonale, skipping my period.	F	26	14 days 1X D		7/4/2010
1	Help control issues with pms	Bad Headache, unexplained leg pain(to where I could not stand my cloths to touch my skin. joint pain, anger, night sweats,no sex drive,ibs,weight gain!	I have only been on the med. for 17 days. No spotting or anything like that. But such bad headaches that I didn't know how I was going to drive home from work on more that one day. Breast are tender to touch as if I were going to start. My joints like my knees,ankles,wrist,back,and neck will just have sharp pains for no reason. But the worst thing besides my headaches is the pain in my legs, It felt as if my musles were going to burst and the vains felt like they were on fire!! Not taken any after last night. I will revist and leave comment in a few days.	F	46	17 days 0.15mg 1X D		6/30/2010 Email
1	Prevent unwanted Pregnancy	Reocurring yeast infections, weight gain in midsection, extreme fatigue, and irritable bowel.	I am taking LoSeasonale and CANNOT wait to get off. I just realized this morning why I keep getting yeast infections. I was bleeding heavily into the first 2.5 weeks and then have not had any issues with spotting. I already have issues with Migraines - so have not noticed increased issues with those. It was the other effects that came out of NOWHERE that I was shocked about. Literally falling asleep while driving, not being able to do anything but work or sleep, going to bathroom immediately after I eat something. I've never had I large midsection and now I have a tire there.	F	29	90 days 1X D		6/29/2010 Email
1	painful periods,endometriosis	Stopped taken the pill this week after 8 weeks of insanity!!! went from a size 8 to a size 12! could not take it off walking 6ml a day.Very mood and depressed- crying one minute and yelling the next- no sex drive and so tired I couldn't get out of bed- felt like MS- I'd rather have a period than have all this!!	Worst drug ever! Turns you into someone else physically, emotionally and mentally!	F	36	8 weeks 15mg 1X D		6/29/2010
1	ease pain related to endometriosis	food cravings 24/7, unusual fatigue, extreme irritability and anger, nausea	I understand that taking new medications means giving your body time to adjust to it, and that it may make you tired or nauseas but I'm more tired and nauseas than I've ever been while trying a new medicine. I also don't think it's normal that literally all I want to do all day, every day, is EAT. I have had to start carrying gum with me or else I will shove whatever food I can find in there. Also, I will be in a fine mood one second, but someone can say something completely normal and I will flip my lid. I have never been a very vicious person but since I've started this medicine, I've started yelling at people, throwing things, and wanting to physically harm people.	F	21	3 weeks 1X D		6/26/2010
5	Birth Control	mood swings to begin with, itchy skin	I love this birth control! clearly i'm one of the lucky ones though. I haven't spotted, i barely get a period, and because i take it at night it helps me sleep!	F	17	6 months 1X D		6/22/2010
1	Birth Control	Abdominal pain, fatigue, weight gain, vaginal burning/dryness, UTI/Bladder sensitivity	Worst birth control ever. It is an instant weight-gainer. I gained 3 lbs in 2 weeks and from the first day of taking it i have had UTI symptoms and abdominal pain.	F	25	2 weeks 1X D		6/3/2010
5	BC			F	25	2 years 1X D		5/26/2010
1	Lesser periods	cramps, severe lower back pain, headache, breast tenderness	My lower back hurts so much, I can barely walk, sit or lay down comfortably. This is the first birth control I've ever tried and it's nothing like I expected.	F	22	1 weeks 1X D		5/24/2010
2	Birth Control	I have never experienced breast tenderness and made the excuse it was because of my running and ignored the fact that I had been on this new birth control. I run anywhere from 1 mile to 9 miles. Although I am working out regularly I cannot lose the weight gain I have experienced. I have gained about 10 lbs and CANNOT get it off. I have gotten down to 147 only to weigh 153 the following day. I have experienced acne that I only experienced during my first pregnancy because my hormones were raging. I have also experienced stomach issues and some migraines.		M	27	90 days 1X D		5/12/2010
1	was on the depo shot to long	i wouldn't quite bleeding i was bleeding for three and a half months non stop and the blood clots and cramps were bad i lost a lot of blood and had alot of test done to try to figure out why i wouldn't stop it is something i would never put anyone through		F	26	7 months 1X D		5/12/2010
5	less periods		I read what eveyone else says and I am like WOW. this pill must really effect people differently. I must be a lucky one. I have been on this pill for 3months and have none of the side effects that I have read that others are having. I was told that I might spot but never did. I am so far loving this pill and wish I got on it a long time ago.	F	32	3 months 1X D		5/6/2010
2	reduce periods	nausea, breast tenderness, weight gain, insatiable cravings, irritability/anger, feelings of restlessness.	The directions say to continue taking the pill even though you experience nausea as it should go away over time. I found that it did go away for a few days but came back even into the 4th week. I have been gaining weight before taking the pill, but found that I have gained an additional 2-3 lbs. since taking the pill, probably due to the cravings I have since taking the pill. I found that I will have cravings for different things and will stuff my face with food even though I am really full. I do tend to overeat sometimes, but not to this extent. Also, I am generally an emotional person, especially a few weeks before starting my period. However, with this pill, I have found that I am emotional more often and have found that my feelings of irritability and anger have doubled and are almost uncontrollable. Also, I have found that I have feelings of restlessness where I will sigh often and shake my legs for no apparent reason. I am planning on consulting my doctor about this and am considering going off the pill as I am beginning to be really mean and snappy with my co-workers. Although having fewer periods is nice, I am not sure that it is worth all the side effects.	F	28	4 weeks 1X D		5/4/2010
1	birth control	weight gain, hemorrhaging, low sex drive, non predictable violent mood swings, joint pain, nausea, insomnia, fatigue, hair loss, depression, suicidal thoughts, uncontrollable hunger, and heart burn	great concept for having fewer periods... since i have started taking seasonale,my boyfriend has called me medusa. apparently i am a different person who is psychotic and eats everything. i am flushing this down the toilet!	F	20	2 weeks unsure 1X D		4/29/2010 Email
1	lesson periods	weight gain,spotting, low sex drive due to constant discharge	I took this pill for 8 months and gained 14 lbs!!! I did not change the way I ate either. While taking the pill I had some spotting but by the 8th month I had a brown discharge for over 3 weeks. I decided not to finish my pills and got my period within 2 days. I have yet to start a new pill, but feel so much better. I am glad that i found this site. Now i know for sure it was the pill that made feel like crap! Thanks for all the comments and I do not recommend this pill	F	25	8 months 0.15-0.03 1X D		4/24/2010
5	Birth Control	Heavier periods and break-through bleeding for the first few months.	I skip the "blanks" and my period. About every six months, I will start having spotting and the next week I will take a round of the blanks and have my period. Twice a year periods is AWESOME!	F	41	5 years 1X D		4/9/2010
2	To avoid pregnancy	Well, at first I just noticed that I appeared to be very emotional about everything and on the verge of tears most of the time. Then, about three months later, I started gaining weight, which is weird because I am a triathlete and marathon runner. I work out a lot and monitor what I eat. I have gained a total of five pounds for just about no reason and have not been able to get them off. Joined weight watchers and starved for about three weeks and lost 1 lb, which was suddenly gained back. Also, the spotting in unpredictable and the doctor was seeminly unconcerned, the second I do not take a pill, I get my period almost instantly!! I am not sure how healthy this pill is in the long run and I am getting off immediatly!! I am done gaining weight. Another side effect is that I am tired and angry most of the time!! Wonderful! I will take feeling that way for a week vs. all the time!		F	35	8 months 1X D		4/7/2010 Email
5	birth control / endometriosis	Heavier periods and harsher cramps, but it's expected when you don't have a period for three months at a time. Weight gain may be an issue, but college has also disrupted my healthy diet.	Birth control affects different people in all kinds of different ways, so there's no point in definitely recommending it or not to another user. Personally, this has totally helped with my painful symptoms of endometriosis, and I haven't really noticed any real changes in my body, negative or positive.	F	18	2 years 1X D		4/6/2010
5	reduce periods	Breakthrough bleeding the first month, but then nothing. It is just getting better and better.	I really like it. My cramps have greatly decreased and so have my period lengths. I'm on my second period since I've been on it and don't ever remember being this pleasant. Before no Birth control (yaz, yazmin, or loestrin) could shorten my cycle or decrease my two weeks of pms or my 7 day cycle. I'm finally pleasant for most of the month rather than going through extended pms.	F	22	6 months dk 1X D		3/29/2010
1	Brith Control	Spotting, heavy bleeding, tired, moody, joint pain, occasional chest pain when breathing, and nerviousness	I began spotting and have now been bleeding heavy for the past 6 days and counting. The most alarming side effect happened whan I woke up to a large amount of blood and pieces of flesh along with blood clots. I seem unexplainably sad and moody not to mention exuasted for no reason. I usually work out but have lost intrest and have no desire to be sexual.	F	19	1 months .01 mg 1X D		3/28/2010
1	Birth Control	Angry beyond belief. I started taking Seasonale because my PMS symptoms would start a week and a half before my period. Tired, irritable, bloated and I'd break out. I only had about 2 weeks per month that I actually felt good! I am a very healthy eater and I go to the gym 4 - 5 times a week. Since I started Seasonale 2 weeks ago I have gained 6 pounds! I'm ready to ditch it - do I? Does it get better?		F	35	2 weeks 1X D		3/23/2010
2	I was taking Seasonale for period	Nausea,constant bleeding,sleepiness,headache	I do not recommend that anyone take this pill.I have been taking them like the doctor directed me to,i have been spotting for 4 whole weeks and have not stopped in between at all.I have been getting bad headaches and random but very painful cramps.Im not even going to finish the whole three months on this pill>This pill is ruining my life.Im less active and gained 10 pounds.Im on a sports team and they work us out like crazy and i still havent lost these pounds.I hate these pills and i decided BC is not the way to go	F	16	2 months 0.15 1X D		3/14/2010 Email
2	endometriosis/birth control	I first started taking seasonique and switch to seasonale(generic) - I experienced major mood swings. I became very emotional which is not like me - it took me a couple months to level out. I gained about 10-15 lbs- which I can not seem to lose. This birth control was not for me -	The only good thing for me was not having a period but once every 3 months - but not worth it with all the negative side effects.	F	30	5 months 1X M		3/10/2010
3	hormonanal balance	bleeding the whole 9 weeks..bad bad cramps breakouts of the skin..hair loss	i would not recomend this bc pill..i take it for my hormoans..and it works but just for that..how long can one bleed without a break?	F	36	9 weeks 30 mg 1X D		3/6/2010 Email
2	4 periods a year, birth control	dizzy, nauseous, weight gain, joint pain, mood swings, low sex drive	I was put on Microgestin (the generic of Loestrin) at age 13 because I had very irregular periods and became anemic. I took that until I was 20 with no major side effects. The idea of having 4 periods a year seemed really good, so I switched to Seasonale. I have always been very thin (5'8" 115 lbs) without working out and not paying attention to what I eat, but I gained 15 lbs almost instantly. I had to bust my butt and eat super healthy to lose the weight and I still didn't lose all of it. I also started feeling dizzy and nauseous all the time, and little things started to make me angry and sad. Things that would not have bothered me before! My sex drive decreased over time. Worst of all, I started having puzzling and painful joint pain. I had no clue what it could be from. But now after some research, I see that other people started experiencing joint pain too. Sure enough, I realized it started shortly after I started taking Seasonale! I also had quite a bit of breakthrough bleeding. It was never quite the full 3 months without any periods. I will be switching back Microgestin soon!	F	22	2 years 1X D		2/27/2010
5	Less periods	None	I originally started taking Seasonale to lessen the amount of periods each year. Since I began taking this birth control I have had no breakthrough bleeding whatsoever. Also, I have always suffered from IBS and have had constant diarrhea but ever since beginning taking this pill this problem has gone away almost completely. I'm very impressed with the pill and plan on continuing to take it.	F	24	6 months 1X D		2/22/2010 Email
3	Less Periods and Birth Control	Weight Gain, Moodiness	I don't remember such issues with Seasonale, but my insurance keeps switching me around to Jolessa and Quasence. I have always weighed 112, even bounced back to that 2 wks after I had my daughter. Now my very small frame is 10 lbs heavier and I can only lose a lb or so of water weight then it comes right back. I've been working my butt off working out and making good eating choices and nothing is happening. I've also been so emotional I can cry at anything all the time. So much so I took pregnancy tests wondering what is wrong with me. I thought I was being vein if I quit a great pill that gave me no breakthrough bleeding and only 4 periods a year over weight gain. Now I'm so moody it's like PMS'ing All the time. I can't wait to get in to my Dr and go to Ortho 777 again...more periods but hopefully I'll feel like myself again.	F	35	3 years 1X D		2/17/2010 Email
2	Less periods per year	Weight gain, headaches, depression	I am not having any spotting when taking the pill at the same time every day, nor I have any breakthrough bleeding. So that's great. But I have gained about 8 pounds, which I cannot lose, even after very low calorie diet and workouts. I am also having headaches every day, not too severe, but still annoying. I am being treated for depression but it seems like it's not working, I feel depressed, tired, demotivated and generally crappy. Now I am seeing here that this pill may be the reason as I was fine before I started it. I am going to see the doc next week so I will definitely go back to ortho-tricyclen generic. Thank you everyone for sharing your experience!!!	F	30	9 months 1 1X D		2/4/2010 Email
5	birthcontrol	i had a good experience with this pill, but i have been sick over i year and no dr can tell me what wrong with me	ok i started this pill after having my period for 6months straight i took one pill of seasonale and it stopped my period completely i get every 3 months which is good, but now since i got sick 2/14/09 i been having anxiety and panic attacks very dizzy all the time and i am starting to think its the pill since it happens when my cycle is starting back up again. i am going to try to stop taking the period this week since my cycle starts on thursday and i will not take the new pack on sunday and see if my feelings go away...its insane i have never felt anything like this before and i have been on this pill for 3yrs. please some one help me any one had similar symptoms let me know thanks	F	30	3 years		2/2/2010 Email
2	prevent pregnancy	Breast tenderness, depressed, low sex drive, dizziness, vaginal dryness, weight gain, bloatiness with stomach discomfort and back pain, trouble sleeping, super nauseous all the time and migraine headaches	I tried this as a cheaper alternative to Seasonique and as opposed to Yaz. I thought I was becoming a hypochondriac but now I'm realizing that I have a lot of the side effects. Most notably, I'm nauseous all the time and I constantly feel like I'm on my period with the weight gain & bloatiness and severe breast tenderness. All of it isn't worth it. I'll find alternate methods of birth control.	F	30	1.5 months		2/2/2010
1	Lessen cramping/reduce blood loss	I have split up with my boyfriend twice, cry a lot, seriously bad cramps all day, heavy period that won't stop, heavy tissue discharge, weight gain, breast swelling, acne, suicidal thoughts (mild), lethargy, tired, insomnia... wow... that's quite a list isn't it	Tried this for all the right reasons. Quit smoking even, so that I could take the birth control pill. It started wit spotting about a week and a half in. Went to NYC with my boyfriend and I'm sure the maids thought someone had been murdered in the bed! I haven't stopped bleeding for 9 days (full period, not just spotting) and the tissue discharge is alarming. My boyfriend is a paramedic and he can't believe I am taking this drug. I have been so weepy and sad. Have gained weight, have had bouts of vertigo while driving!!! angry, very lazy (unlike me completely) Don't want to do a damn thing.... I really will put up with 12 periods a year. I am quitting this today. It is serioiusly dangerous for me... The worst was the suicidal thoughts that I had while crying... completely ridiculous to risk my health and mental wellness to play with mother nature!!!! Done!	F	42	5 weeks		1/26/2010
1	birth control	8 1/2 week non stop heavy period, tired, weight gain	I started taking seasonale 8 weeks after having my last baby. One week into it my period started. Not spotting,like they say, but a HEAVY flow period. It lasted 11 days, stopped 3 days and started right back up. Then stopped for a small bit then a nonstop period for 8 1/2 weeks straight. Dr said this can happen the first 3 months with some people. I quit taking it soon as the 3 months was done. period stopped immediately. But my cycle has been 30-54 days apart since. I cant get regular. I couldn't loose ANY baby weight. soon as i stopped I lost 15 lbs in one month (no effort just to see) and in the last 6 months 40 lbs total (not changing eating habits or anything). I have always been back to 118lbs within 6 months after having a baby but this caused my body to hang onto each ounce until I got off it. Out of all the different birth controls I have been on, my body reacted the worst to this one. May be good for others but not me. Hate spermicidal and condoms but at least they work and don't have the same side effects.	F	29	3 months		1/23/2010 Email
2	Birth Control	Major depression, suicidal thoughts, NO sex drive, migraines, vaginal dryness, breakthrough bleeding	I just recently went off Seasonale/Quasense after being on it for 5 years. Some cycles I didn't have any breakthrough bleeding, but other cycles I would bleed for the entire 3rd pack. My sex drive was GONE after the 2nd year on this (other BCP's didn't have this effect). Good news, ladies: I've been off for 2 weeks now, and I feel like a new woman! My husband says it's like we're dating again! I also feel more optimistic, my skin is tighter, and even though my breasts have gotten smaller already, I feel more womanly than ever. I really think this drug is dangerous, and I think its only benefit is that you don't get pregnant.	F	34	5 years		1/16/2010
2	Birth Control, 4 Periods a year	Break through bleeding, severe acne	I've been taking Jolessa, the generic of Seasonale, for almost 3 months now. The first month I had my period for almost 3 weeks. By the second month my face had broken out completely. I've never had a bad complexion. I never even had to deal with this in my teen years. I feel horrible. I'm going off this pill next week and starting Ortho tri-cyclen. Hopefully this will fix my skin.	F	32	3 months		1/13/2010 Email
2	fibroids, heavy periods	horrible moods, snippy, pains, heavy periods, nausea	Hi I have been reading all the posts and would like to thank everyone for their honesty and openess. I am currently off the b/c pill for one week. I was taking Seasonale (for 10 months)and then Yasmin(for 11 days). I decided to come off the pill as it was making me nausous, snippy, and overall an anxiety ridden person. This is not who I am. I am a fun, mother and wife who feels like she is in a sinkhole of anxiety and is scared ....very scared. I had to leave work early today for the 3rd time this week. I can't fuction wondering if I am going to start crying, or have an anxiety attack. I am wondering when these feeling will go away....if ever? Will I get my life back? I went and bought vitamins B6, B12, C, D and calcium....took today and yesterday. I don't want to be left alone as I am afraid to have the anxiety. I don't want to go anywhere or do anything. I didn't even wear any make up to work!!!!(not a good look for me!!!) Please someone who has been through this reply......let me know that it does end.....i will feel normal again....and how the heck am I going to get through this. thanks so much	F	39	10 months		1/8/2010 Email
2	reduce periods and pregnancy	WEIGHT GAIN!! Increased acne on back and jawline and terrible headaches!	Was recommended seasonale by my gyno/obgyn..this had to be by far one of the worst birth control methods I have ever used. I have been on the depo shot, trilevlen, and trivora along with seasonale and none have made me so moody and irritable as this one..not to mention gaining 20lbs in 3 months doesn't help. I would suggest something else..if you need a high dosage and want to cut down your periods I would suggest the shot or ask your doc about other alternatives..definetly stay away from seasonale if you can help it!	F	20	4 months		12/30/2009
1	period regulation	heart palpitations, dizziness & light-headedness, heavy clotted bleeding, moodiness, elevated systolic blood pressure readings (146 +), cramping and back pain, and breast tenderness.	THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS Website. I thought I was going crazy when I was getting all these symptoms at once. I stopped the meds and after only 48 hours, I have reduced palpitations, zero dizziness, lower systolic readings (119). I would never recommend this drug to anyone and would suggest heavy consultation about potential side effects with your OB/GYN prior to taking it.	F	44	9 days		12/30/2009 Email
1	long periods and cramping	Terrible mood swings, tiredness, i turned into a different person............i was unhappy and cried all the time	I would never take this again nor recommend it to any one to use	F	40	1.5 months		12/29/2009
1	fibroids/65 day period	weight gain, HUGE mood swings, depression, fatigue, tender breasts, trouble sleeping	I have been on Seasonale since August. My Dr. prescribed it to me to help stop my period which at that point had lasted 65 days of nonstop bleeding. Since being on this pill, my mood has gone straight down hill. I am normally a very upbeat, energetic person who loves to socialize but lately I have been depressed, quiet, bitchy, and not fun to be around. I am going to throw these pills away as soon as I can and never take them again. HORRIBLE!!! I am glad that I found this website. The majority of the comments on here stated the same feelings I have been experiencing. Thank GOD I know now it is the pill and not me morphing into a bitch with a capital B!!!	F	37	5 months		12/23/2009
2	Birth Control, Lessen Migraines	Passing large pieces of endometrial tissue, Spotting at 8-11 weeks into pack, weight gain	I originally started taking seasonale to decrease the number of periods I get thereby decreasing the number of hormone triggered migraines I experience. That worked well for that purpose. However, I have twice now experienced passing of large pieces of uterine lining (endometrial) tissue. It's gross and makes me very worried. The doctors don't say much about it and don't do much to ease my worries. I am going to switch BC. My body obviously needs to get rid of this tissue at normal periods, not just every 3 months. This just isn't natural.	F	32	1 years		12/8/2009
3	Birth Control	Mild weight gain, Breast tenderness		F	22	6 months		12/7/2009
2	Lessen Periods/BC	Dizziness, Fatigue, Mood Swings, Irritability, Minor Weight Gain, shortness of breath	I just started this pill to lessen my periods and I hate it already. I know you should stick it out to let your body get used to it but I am lashing out at everyone who comes in my path, I've gained 5 lbs. in 2 weeks while working out and eating my usual low-cal diet (5lbs. is a lot for me) and I just feel terrible and tired all the time. No breakthrough bleeding or spotting but I am switching to another pill call Loestrin 1/20 that appears to be a good alternative w/ a lower dose of estrogen to preven moodiness & weight gain.		28	2 weeks		12/4/2009
2	Jolessa	I have been having the btb it lasted the whole 3rd month of taking it. At first it was a little not much unless I wiped then it got to the point where it got more and I had to wear a pad for a few weeks I had to and then I took the inactive pills for the period week and when and the spotting stopped once I was on the active pills again. I have gotten a yeast infection from taking these pills in the 2nd month and now I am in the 4th month and I feel another yeast infection coming on..I think I am done with these pills. I haven't gained any weight from them..I feel more hungry since I have been on them. I am more tired now as well but I am not sure if that is from the pills or the low iron I have but could be a mixture of both. I think I would rather deal with the monthly 3 to 4 day light period then the spotting for a month and then the period..no thanks..I don't think I want to stay on it long enough to see if I don't get anymore symptoms cause I cant deal with any more yeast infection	I will not recommend them and as soon as I can I am getting an appointment with my doctor and talking about what other kinds of birth control I can take but I don't see any others I really want...I have tried them all and have not found one I was happy with. I have been on the pill at first messed up and got pregnant with my now 7 year old. I have been on the depo shot gained weigh, para guard IUD and my periods were extremely heavy it was so bad I couldn't wear a super tampon with out bleed through it in a couple hours, I have been on the patch but where women have died from it I stopped using it. so I have no clue what other birth control to try next..I might just say hell with it and just not use any.	F	29	4 months		12/4/2009
5	birthcontrol	None after the first 2 cycles		F	25	2 years		11/27/2009
2	for terrible cramps	I have been on Seasonale for over 2 months however, in my second month I have been seeing a lot of break through and spotting. I can't participate and I can longer go to bed without an underwear. I am thinking about going off it.		F	35	63 days		11/24/2009 Email
1	Heavy periods and low iron levels	Weight gain and abdomanal pain. Cystic acne and headaches.	Thanks to everyone that posted - it made my decision to end taking this painful drug so much easier. I thought 4 periods a year would be a great benefit to helping with my low iron levels. It simply is not worth 10lbs weight gain (and that's with me working out and eating well, I shudder to think how much it would be if I didn't)the cramping, the acne and the random headaches. Bring on 12 periods, at least you know what you are getting. I would like to know if the weight comes off when you go off the pill?	F	41	7 months		11/19/2009 Email
1	birth control	experienced terrrible migraines, breast tenderness & weight gain.	I went on seasonale because my doctor recommended it. He said it had good side effects and would reduce my risk for ovarian and cervical cancer. I would never recommend it!!	F	38	120 days		11/18/2009
3	Prevent pregnacy	Weight gain	The first 2 days taking this pill, I felt a little uneasy in my stomach, but that went away very quickly. The worst side effect was weight gain. I gained 5 pounds, which isn't horrible, but I am doing everything in my power to lose them and they are just not coming off!(cardio 6 times a week and weight lifting 3 times a week, calorie intake about 1000 - 1300 daily). I have 7 days left of the active pills, and just got some break through bleeding this morning, not much, just notice some blood when I use the bathroom.	F	27	3 months		11/13/2009
3	birth control, less periods	weight gain, mood swings and minor depression, breakthrough bleeding	I have been on the pill since I was 13, due to very irregular and heavy bleeding. I started off taking a monthly cycle pill, then switched to the generic version of Seasonale (Jolessa) because I wanted only 4 periods a year. During some cycles I would have breakthrough bleeding in the month leading up to my period, but sometimes the cycle would work perfectly with no bleeding. Even after switching to the brand name, it was still hit or miss with the cycles. I was also very thin and could eat whatever I wanted without exercising. After I started Seasonale, I gained almost 15 lbs, and it was a little bit of a struggle for me to go back down to my previous weight. I had to really watch what I ate and exercise 7 times a week with cardio and weights. I went from being a happy-go-lucky person to someone that cried over the fairly small things. The weight and emotional side effects seem to be under control for now, though. I do enjoy only having 4 periods a year (when the cycle actually works right), but I may switch back to monthly if the breakthrough bleeding doesn't stop since I've already been on it for almost 2 years now.	F	21	21 months		11/11/2009
2	heavy long periods	The first month I experienced dibilitating migraines. The second month cramping and bleed through for about 2 weeks. I thought it would get better but now i am the third month and have had bleed through for about half the month and terrible cramping. I got on this pill to lessen my days without bleeding not to increase them!	Going to the doctor to get something new...this is not for me!	F	35	3 months		11/2/2009
2	4 periods a year/ birth control	Breast Tenderness, Dizziness, Lethagry, Headaches	Side Effects started two weeks into taking the pills, they really blow, definitely not worth it.	F	19	4 weeks		11/1/2009
1	birth control	uncontrollable mood swings, depression, severe break outs, no energy, vaginal dryness, weight gain	I am SOOOOO glad I found this website! Thank you to every one who posted. I have been on this birth control for 2 weeks now. Within days I had an unexplained emotional breakdown where I cried ALL DAY LONG. I have been so moody that my boyfriend was the one who suggested that it might be the birth control. I am usually pretty level, but i even cried over a commercial the other day! I have been completely exhausted...to the point that I considered asking my doctor to do a thyroid test. I don't want to do anything but lay on the couch, and that is not an option for me! And my skin!!! I have never really had a problem with breakouts...ever...in fact, people always comment on how even my complection is, but as soon as i started taking this I got deep pimples on my face and in my hairline and scalp. Even the prescription topical benzaclin (which I got from the dermatologist as a result of these breakouts) did not phase it. To top everything off, I am extremely dry which makes sex less than enjoyable. What's the point of taking this crap if I can't be intimate when I want to?? Also, a trip to the doctor revealed that i have gained about 3 pounds in the last 2 weeks. I will quit taking this pill tomorrow. It is not worth the side affects. At least I can reverse these side affects now...before I've gained 40 pounds! DON'T TAKE THIS PILL!!!	F	31	2 weeks		10/26/2009
2	Painful Periods	Migraines (three in two weeks); Insomnia; Cramping; Breast Tenderness; Irritability;	Not sure if I should continue, if the side effects will lessen.	F	32	3 weeks		10/23/2009
2	PCOS, heavy periods	I was spotting for the first 3 months of the pills, and called my doctor who said it would stop after 3 months. Not only did it not stop, in the second three months, I've been losing tons of hair, I feel like i'm sleepwalking, I can't wake up, I'm terribly depressed, and my boobs hurt. Thinking of switching to Ortho Cyclene, but i didn't have a great experience with it last time.	Who on earth WANTS to gain 15 pounds and lose their hair, all for 4 periods a year? not me!!	F	26	6 months		10/20/2009
4	Irregular periods, contraception	Sometimes I will have thick discharge, and I will spot a few days prior to taking the off pills before my period arrives. I did gain a bit of weight, but its not a negative for myself, it was mostly in my breasts.	Before taking seasonale I would never know when my period was going to arrive, I would go months without it, now I know when it is coming and lasts a shorter amount of time than when I would get it, going from 7-9days to 4-6 days.	F	20	9 months		10/15/2009
5	Birth Control	Painful Cramps	everything else is great for me with this product, but i am getting cramps today like i used to get before i started taking birth control. i can deal with that once every 3 months though.	F	21	3 months		10/13/2009
1	birth control, regular periods	Breast tenderness, brief worsening of acne, moodiness, low energy, three weeks of breakthrough bleeding	When I started taking this pill I stumbled on this site, I didn't think any of the discussed side effects would happen to me. And at first they didn't and I thought the pill was great. Then week 7 into taking the pill I started my period. Before my periods were always short (3-5 days) and no cramps. I had breakthrough bleeding for 19 days before I just stopped taking it. My doctor gave me no clue that this would happen though apparently it happens to 1/3 of the women taking it. If I had known I would have simply taken to monthly pill. I've been off the pill for a week and my mood is completely better (something I didn't even realize was wrong until after I stopped taking it). Before you take this pill, research it as much as you can to see if it is for you.	F	19	10 weeks		10/9/2009
3	birth control, endometreosis,anemia	Horrible spotting for the first 2 1/2 weeks. I wouldn't even call it spotting, more like a full blown period. ruined most of my panties :( EXTREME nausea. Mood swings, breast tenderness.	I am taking the Generic Quasense. For about the first 2 1/2-3 weeks i had horrible breakthrough bleeding. Completley ruined most of my panties :( and I Couldn't have sex because of it, which was killing me because i have a very high libido (which my boy loves :)) This is probably due to the inconsistancy of taking it though. After about the third week though it completely stopped. HALELUJAH! Started taking the pill EXACTLY the same time every day which seems to have helped a LOT. The only other problems i have had with this pill is EXTREME nausea in the mornings. I have to take this pill either when i wake up or before 4pm and must take it with a meal. If i take it in the evening i ALWAYS wake up the next morning at about 6am with my heart racing, sweating, and end up in the toilet for hours followed by a constant headache all day. I've also had some breast tenderness, but i won't really complain because my breasts have continually seemed to be getting bigger:) I'm about 107 lbs, and have yet to gain any weight, which is also a plus. I do not work out, but i generally have a low calorie intake due to stomach ulcers. Honestly, at first this pill was hell. I didn't want to take it at all due to the nausea. but After consistently taking it at the same time every day most of these side effects have gone away and everything seems to be getting better. You just have to let your body get used to these things. I would still recommend sticking with this pill for at least a month no ma	F	19	1 months		10/7/2009
1	lessen bleeding/anemia	Major Period not just spotting for 5 weeks now! Fatigue, weakness, major cramps and severe back cramps, breast tenderness, Moodiness, depression is worse, Can't have sex life	I was trying this to lessen periods due to heavy bleeding and clotting that was cutting into my daily life and costing me huge anounts of money at the pharmacy. This is the first pack and I have had severe cramping, back cramps and a very heavy flow with huge clots. I'm considering going off since it is not doing what i thought it would do. I feel helpless and my doc is not understanding at all so i can't even have a discusssion about it. I do have a fibroid but he says bec of location that that is not causing the heavy bleeding. He hasn't checked me for a hormone imbalance yet. This is making me crazy!	F	39	2 days		10/4/2009
1	birth control, lessen periods	Quickly started gaining weight, oily skin, moodiness, migraines, hair loss	I, too, thought I was going crazy. I had been losing weight for a while and all of a sudden I couldn't lose any, but worse...started gaining weight, uncontrollably! My face and hair became very oily, my face broke out. I became very moody!	F	37	3 weeks		10/3/2009
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2	Birth Control	WEIGHT GAIN! Moodiness. Bloating. I didn't feel like myself at all.	This birth control pill is not for me! I quit taking it yesterday as the scale keeps going up and I am eating less and less!	F	38	6 weeks		9/26/2009
5	regulation and birth control	Nothing out of ordinary. Only breakthrough spotting when under unusual stress.	I LOVE not having a period every month! No weight gain/loss or change of appitite, only stress related. I've been on both seasonale and quasense for probably 1 1/2 to 2 years. Although i have no previous medical history that would produce complications, i am going to give my body a rest and go off of the pill for a while :( How sad. Enjoy it if you can, if not stay away...you're body is telling you to stop for a reason.	F	25	1 years		9/25/2009
1	Regulating my cycle	Weight gain,breast tenderness, mood swings, constant period	I was recommended this pill from my doctor who told me that it was ridiculous that my cycle was so mixed up and this would be easier. I've been on it for 2 1/2 months and I've had my period for almost the whole time. I'm miserable and snappy and I'm always hungry and gained weight. I'm getting off this as soon as it's done and never going back on. I'd rather have a period every month than deal with this!! Some breakthrough bleeding!!	F	39	2 months		9/24/2009
5	birth control	No side effects	I'm on the generic Quasense. I think it's great, but then I don't have any side effects. In addition to reducing the number of periods a year, it reduced the duration of each period for me from 7 to about 4 days. I recommend giving it a try once. I just started my second pack and I plan to keep going with it.	F	22	3 months		9/23/2009
2	birth control	migraines, hair loss, bled for 2 1/2 months non-stop, loss of appetite, yeast infections, weight gain		F	30	3 months		9/23/2009
2	heavy uncontrollable periods	I started taking this pill and I did not like it at all. I gained 10 pounds and I'm not even done with my first pack. I got freaked out becsuse I was getting symptoms of pregnancy. My breasts hurt so bad it hurt to walk around. Iam going to get off this pill as fast as I can.		F	20	2 weeks		9/15/2009
2	Anxiety, Birth Control	Migraines, Weight Gain, Mood Swings, Aggressive Behavior, Some days Dizzy, Numbness, Loss of Sex Drive, Increased Appetite, Low Energy, NOT MYSELF ANYMORE!	I guess it took some time for me notice this was related to this medication. After reading everyones similar experiences here, it all made sense! My weight is out of control. I refuse to buy larger clothes in fear of allowing it to happen. I reduced my calorie intake to below 1500 a day, sometimes 1000 and it wouldn't help. If I would loose any weight at all it was between 1-3 lbs! I was freakin starving! How come I couldn't loose the weight!? None of it made sense! I have finally decided after much consideration that I officially quit today. No more-It isn't worth it. I thought I was going crazy.	F	28	3 years		9/13/2009
1	birth control	?	I was prescribed Seasonale today and intended on filling my prescription tomorrow. I decided to read up on it and this was the website I picked. Gonna go get it changed asap. I want less periods but after reading all of this I am terrified. Blood clots the size of a human hand, 40 lb weight gain, low sex drives? No thank you!	F	28			9/2/2009
1	protect from pregnancy	magor let down!! for 9 months i did nothing but bleed and gained 45 pounds!	i do not reccomend to anyone	F	27	9 months		8/30/2009 Email
2	Prevention of Ovarian Cysts	Received generic brand Quasense instead of brand name by pharmacy. Smooth sailing until week 5 with daily cramping and mild breakthrough bleeding which has now lasted 14 days. Can't deal with the btb and continual crampy feelings and other PMS symptoms. I have decided to discontinue use of this medication, as for me personally the negative side effects far outway any potential benefit of only having a period 4 months out of the year. I'm glad this medication works for some, but as for those who have quit using Quasense, how quickly does this medication leave your system? I am quite anxious to get some relief...		F	39	7 weeks		8/28/2009 Email
5	Anemic from heavy periods	No side effects at all. Great for my pre menopause side effects!	I was having heavy periods that resulted in me becoming anemic. As a last resort I took these pills having been off birth control for 15 years. Amazing! The mood swings are gone, I was having horrible anxiety/panic attacks and this was like a wonder drug to cure all of the symptoms. No weight gain, no side effects at all. My daughter takes them also, but she did gain a few pounds. Not quite sure if it is from the pills or not.	F	48	2 years		8/22/2009 Email
1	4 periods a year	Major weight Gain, Thyroid Problems (enlarged thyroid, hair loss, brittle nails, sleepy), Depression, Anxiety, Mood Swings,	I have always been really thin about 110 pounds and 5 feet tall. After 4 years of taking this pill, dieting, and exercising I am 140 pounds. Now I am short and fat. Even with weight lifting and cardio every day and a strict diet, I would only loss 5 pounds. Then I would give up, and it would all come back plus some. I went to my doctors every 6 months for thyroid testing, and the results would come back normal. I am so tired all the time even though I get over 8 hours of sleep every night. I have a really great life, but I have major depression and anxiety issues that I never had before. I have terrible mood swings that always center round the four periods a year. I am going off these pills immediately. I never realized these pills might be the cause of all these problems. I am never going on another birth control again. I am so excited that I might get to be my old self again. Pros about the pills: I will miss only having 4 periods a year. I will miss only having to buy one or two boxes of tampons and pads a year. But I will never ever go on this pill again.	F	26	4 years		8/22/2009
5	hormone regulation, birth control	NONE	In LOVE With this pill. Please try it for your self, every birth contril pill affects every woman differently!!!! my almost constant periods stopped, mood swings - gone - hot flashes - gone - have not had any spotting/breakthrough periods at all -	F	35	7 weeks		8/20/2009
3	endometriosis; fewer periods	constant spotting for the first 5 weeks; nausea; fatigue (typically workout 5-6 days a week, but couldn't muster the energy at the beginning of this pill); would become teary-eyed for no reason	I'm taking the generic Quasense. My doctor said that my spotting was probably due to the fact that I switched from my previous medicine regiment for endometriosis (was taking 300 mg of progesterone 10X a month for the past 3 years, now taking this low dose pill). I wanted to have less periods so that I could have less days of pain with my endo. I'm in my 7th week now and I feel back to my normal self, but I'm still rating a 3 because I haven't even finished my first pack yet. I'm holding out that things will continue well with this pill (fingers crossed!)	F	24	7 weeks		8/11/2009
1	regulate period	extreme fatigue, mood swings, depression, spotting, bloating, joint pains...??	When I started I thought it was great and had hardly any spotting. Of course I didn't attribute any of the side effect to the seasonale until I read all these comments!! I really thought something was seriously wrong with me and I'd even made a doctors appointment! I have a bloated stomach and have weight gain even though I've always been tiny no matter what I eat, I'm extremely tired and have been taking naps almost every day, I start crying for no reason or feel tears prickling my eyes when I'm just having a convo, I'm depressed quite often and my parents keep wondering whats going on in my life when nothings wrong... This seems to explain it all. Also about a month ago I had a weird cramp in my side and then I got this weird rash on my thighs and wrist about 4 days later. Then the next day my joints were all stiff and I had a red streak up my wrists that looked like someone had slapped me there. Then it just kept getting worse until my knee swelled up and I could hardly walk on it so we went to the hospital and doctors, but no one could figure it out and eventually it just went away on its own... Could this have been from seasonale? Maybe not, but DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL. These side effects freak me out. That shouldn't happen.	F	18	6 months		8/3/2009
4	Prevent Pregnancy	spotting, moodiness, tender breasts	I have been on Seasonale generic for about 3 years now. I did have spotting at first, but after a few months, I was period free. Seasonale helped with my acne, made my breasts larger, and I actually lost weight. It also helped with my PMS. I do occasionally spot, but it's usually only a few days. Sorry that so many women have had a negative experience with it, as having only a few periods a year is fantastic. It also has the highest effectiveness against pregnancy.	F	23	3 years		7/30/2009
3	less periods	Depression with the week right before the periods, my breasts went up two cup sizes within 6 months, must've gained weight. Weighed 130ish before, been on it for a year and a half, now 145.	During the first year, I would have a full blown period six weeks in, and another at the end. That has gone away. But it has given me some pretty bad cramps.	F	17	1.5 days		7/28/2009
1	birth control	spotting, mood swings, zero sex drive	I took seasonale for nine months before finally switching because I couldn't handle it anymore. The first month was always fine, but about six weeks into the pack I started spotting and would spot every single day until the end of the pack -- another six weeks! I hated it! I'd rather have my period once a month than spot every single day. I also had worse mood swings than the one I'm on now and had absolutely no desire for sex, which could have also been related to my stressful job, but still, I don't think this BC helped. I was trying to wait it out to see if my body would adjust but after three packs I gave up. The daily spotting was the worst.	F	28	9 months		7/22/2009
2	birth control	weight gain, mood swings	I have been on jolessa (generic form of seasonale) for about a month. I am considering stopping due to weight gain. I am getting married in a couple of months, and need to get rid of the weight that seasonale has made me gain. I weighed the same amount for 5 years before immediately gaining 7 pounds in the first month on seasonale. I know a lot of others have stopped taking mid-cycle, and I am wondering how quickly after stopping did people get their period?	F	30	30 days		7/21/2009
5	Birth control	very little spotting during the first year.	I've been taking seasonale for a while now after switching from ortho tri cyclen lo. I wanted a birth control that would allow me to have 4 periods a year. The first year I experienced spotting and at one point had a medium to heavy period for a month. Needless to say it was not enjoyable but after my body adjusted I've had little to no spotting, light, short periods, and no other side effects. I've noticed with my body that it takes me about 6 mos to a year to adjust to a new birth control (seasonale is my 3rd kind I've taken). My advice is to try out different kinds of birth control under the supervision of your doctor and see what works best for you.	F	23	3.5 years		7/20/2009
5	b.c. and hormone regulation	NO Negative ones. All positve!!! I lost weight (finally) 10 lbs and counting.... mood swings now normal, hot flashes gone, ALL GOOD!!!!	LOVEEEEEEEE this pill. Wow. I feel like a new person after suffering for a few years with mood swings and irregualr periods and weight gain. Within a few days all symptoms gone, and the weight is dropping off. Do not knock this pill until you try it, as any pill may not work for everyone!	F	26	5 months		7/17/2009
2	taking for bad cramps, bleeding	bad:bloating, weight gain, spotting, thinning hair good: cleared up skin	i tried lybrel, but kept getting periods and spotting, with cramping. doc switched me to seasonle. i'm very petite and usually been at good weight, work out. but this caused my tummy to bulge. also 6 weeks of no period, but then 3 weeks of non-stop spotting until i got tired of it and stopped the pill for 4 days, getting a period. back on it now, doc is suggesting i switch to yaz to avoid the bloating. but that has pretty bad reviews too :( confused.	F	30	3 months		7/17/2009
5	perimenopause symptoms (age 35)	None!!!! Helped regulate my hormones and alliveated ALL of my PERI MENOPAUSAL symptoms.	was scared at first reading all the negative comments, but decided to give it a try -- everyone is different after all. GLAD I did. THIS Is a WONDER DRUG!!!!!!! previously on triphasil and tricyclen,	M	35	32 days		7/13/2009 Email
1	birth control/severe cramps	weight gain, depression, insomnia, fatigue originally switched from the depo shot due to weight gain but I have gained more in 3mnths with this pill than I have gained in 6 yrs with the depo shot.	First off I dont even know why my doctor prescribed the generic form of Quasense when my insurance covers 80% of the name brand. Have been on this pill for 3 mnths and I am stopping today. have gained 10 lbs even while workng out 3-5 days a week and eating healthy. I have even started seeing a counselor for my suicidal thoughts that I have NEVER had before. Im not even sexual active but need birth control to curve severe cramps from periods.Would rather put up with the cramps than to deal with this BS. What is wrong with this drug and why is it so widely prescribed? ***women beware***	F	24	3 months		7/13/2009
5	irregular periods	NONE	LOVE LOVE LOVE shorter periodsss only 4 timesn a yr AMAZINGG.. unfortunetky my insurancee switched me to the generic which DOES NOT work for me, break through bleeding for a whole 2months it was horrible. and the reg. seasonale cost too much now that my insurance will only cover the generic brands =['	F	20	3 years		7/11/2009
3	Birth Control	The pharmacy gave me Jolessa, which is the generic form of Seasonale, and I started my period on a Saturday, so I was 2 days into my period before I took my first pill. My period went for 7 days which is normal for me. Then it stopped for a week. Then I started to get spotting of brown blood. I thought this was normal, because they warned me about this happening. Then I wasn't SUPPOSE to not have a period that month. I ended up having it though. Which I still thought was normal, because my body was still adjusting to it. But it has now lasted for over a month. When I was suppose to skip over my next period after that It just got heavier. I'm now starting week 11 tomorrow, but If it still is like this on my next pack, I might switch to another birth control.	A friend of mine who supports Planned Parenthood told me they might have given me too weak a dosage because that's what they do for everyone to see how your body takes it. It sucks having a period for SOOOO long. The reason why I started taking this is to only have a period 4 times a year! Way to get my hopes up. I wonder what the difference is between Seasonale and Seasonique? Maybe the latter is a little better?	F	23	10 weeks		7/11/2009 Email
1	short & lighter periods less cramps	Weight gain, cramping, face breakouts, breakthrough bleeding, fatique,	My situation is different. We can't have anymore kids, but I went on BC for convenience of less periods, lessen my heavy cramps and shorter periods. The first 6 weeks were perfect...though I did notice my face broke out (and it NEVER EVER did before). On 2 occassions I forgot to take the pill and would take two. But at the end of week 6, I started having spotting..no big deal b/c it was a side effect...but I am now almost done with my 7th week and it went from not worrying, to pantyliners, now wearing sanitary napkins/tampons. My cramps have been continuous and dull up til today when it has gotten worse. I called my gyno right away. I peed in a cup, they did an exam, an ultrasound and everything checked out so far. They also took blood, and he told me to keep taking it til they get results in next week. I was going on a biz trip in Barbados and DO NOT want to worry about accidental spottings and cramps the whole time! I dont know why I have to keep taking it if it's really not a necessity for me. So I'm going to stop taking it til my results come, and see what he says. I work out 3days a week, drink lots of water and do body cleansing...and my weight won't budge, I feel bloated, my pooch has grown though I have been busting my ass working out and eating right. Started noticing in the last few days I am TIRED in the middle of the day and have to nap! This is all so not me. Has anyone been on for 7weeks & stopped? if so, how long did it take the breakthrough to stop?	F	31	7 weeks		7/9/2009
3	birth control	cramping		F	37	3 years		6/25/2009
1	reduce migraines during period	Bloating, weight gain, oily skin, severe fatigue, loss of sex drive, hot flashes, spotting	I really thought I had a million different things wrong with me and after finding this site - I feel it HAS to be this pill - it all happened at the same time. My husband is getting the big "V" - I'm not dealing with PMS, migraines or this baloney weight gain and fatigue!	F	41	2.5 months		6/23/2009
1	Painful periods + bc	The everlasting period. About 6 weeks into taking the pill I started what seemed like a normal period, it continued for 2 weeks with a normal amount of flow. The third week I started to flow so heavily I needed a new overnight pad every hour. I became anemic and dehydrated. My dr. had me quit the pill but it took about a week for the bleeding to stop. I also had very sore breasts at the time.		F	33	2 months		6/15/2009
3	suspected endometriosis	very swollen, tender breasts, weight gain, severe daily heartburn, bleeding for first 3+ weeks	After the first 3 straight weeks of bleeding I had no more bleeding during the 3month pack of pills, which successfully eliminated the cramps, severe sharp pains I had been having which we suspect were endometriosis. Working out and eating really well and not dropping a single pound was enormously frustrating...been off for a couple weeks now and breasts slowly shrinking and slowly dropping pounds. Heartburn was HORRIBLE and ended almost immediately after stopping. Sex was less painful while taking which was a plus. Unfortunately this hasn't completely resolved endomet... but I would never go back on this for weight gain & heartburn.	F	37	3 months		6/11/2009
1	Hormones & lower period frequency	Weight gain, bloating, mood swings, depression.	I thought this was going to be some sort of miracle pill - only getting my period 4 times per year?? Sounded wonderful...till I started taking it. During the first pill pack, I had my period for just about 6 weeks. My doctor told me to continue taking it & that my body needed to adjust to it. I started the second pack & noticed a whole other bunch of side effects. I'm 5'2" & work out 6 days per week, 2 of which are with a personal trainer. I was extremely fit. Since taking the pill, I have gained over 10 lbs & my stomach is painfully bloated. I cry constantly & feel like I could seriously kill someone. I recently stopped taking it & I can see/feel the difference already. I don't feel bloated or emotional. I think I'll just go back to getting my period every month - the benefit of 4 periods a year just don't outweigh all these awful side effects.	F	30	6 months		6/10/2009
1	stop period to help anemia	horrible mood swings	After two weeks on seasonale, I was a raging bitch! I stuck it out for a full month to see if it passed or was just a coincidence. NOT A COINCIDENCE, I felt better within 2-3 days of stopping. My hematologist told me to try again (he really wants me to not have a period or blood loss b/c I am severly anemic). So 4 months after I stopped, I started again and was a moody basket case within 10 days of re-starting. I am so glad I found this site because now I know I'm not alone. I switched to loestrin and it's ok so far (3 weeks).	F	32	1.5 months		6/9/2009
5	birth control	none.	i love this pill. i think getting my period every 3 months is a lot nicer!! i didn't experience any side effects emotionally, but since taking it i've had a lot of trouble with my joints in my knees and shoulders being sore. i'm wondering if it's because of the pill or something else. but nothing else would really explain it?! oh well. still only 1 period every 3 months!!	F	19	3 months		6/8/2009
1	birth control	Weight gain (approx 1 pound per week), extreme mood swings, depression, headaches, bloating/gas, intestinal pain.	I haven't gained a pound for the past couple of years and as soon as I started Seasonale, I started to put on weight (same diet, etc). Also had a ridiculous number of headaches and became a mega bitch (and I'm SO not a bitchy person!). After 5 weeks on Seasonale I've had enough - I'm now switching and am going to give YAZ a try.	F	34	5 weeks		5/31/2009 Email
3	birth control, fewer periods	mood swings, depression, migraines, anxiety/panic attacks, irregular bleeding (sometimes a lot, sometimes non-existent), fluctuations in libido.	when I started the first pack, i bleed heavily for 4 weeks straight. 3 packs later, sometime i get a period, sometimes not. it's very inconsistent. when i first started, i had absolutely zero libido with uncomfortable vaginal dryness that made sex painful, now I'm like a sex crazed maniac even my bf can't keep up with me. the fluctuations in libido are disturbing. I've also experience severe depression with suicidal ideations, chronic fatigue, lack of energy, crying for no reason ( i will be driving on the highway and all of a sudden i'm crying hysterically), i'm a total bitch to everyone and my patience is non existent. I have never gotten migraines and it's been so bad recently that I've missed work because i was bedriiden and afraid to move or open my eyes out of fear of making the headaches worse. I get anxious about everything and panic over every little thing that has the potential to go wrong. My bf and I had initially contributed all of these symptoms to stress with work and school but after reading all your comments, it all makes sense. I'm still waiting for the bigger boobs that some of you have talked about here... so far nothing. it does its job but the price you pay in interpersonal relationships and mental health is not quite worth it.	F	27	10 months		5/28/2009
2	BC	severe depression, weight gain, acne, low libido	I did not get breakthrough bleeding, but it caused me to be severely depressed to the point of not being able to get out of bed in the morning, crying constantly, feeling worthless, etc. Plus it gave my deep cystic acne on my face.	F	23	3 years		5/27/2009
2	Birth control	severe mood swings, bleeding	This is the first birth control I've ever been on. First week was fine, second week I had 6 days of light brown bleeding, constant dull headaches, and SEVERE mood swings! I got married 6 weeks ago, started taking these 2 1/2 weeks ago, and this last week has been terrible. Happy one minute, then literally 10 minutes later, crying, resenting my husband, feeling unloved and appreciated for no reason.....it has been terrible. It just made me feel weird and a little depressed, which is not my normal personality. I've been off it for 2 days and already can tell a HUGE difference - and so can my husband!	F	33	2 weeks		5/17/2009 Email

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