There are 617 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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1	To have fewer periods.	Weight gain, depression, irritability, acne, sores on my face, mouth ulcers, bleeding gums.	I took seasonale for about 4-6 months and began to experience weight gain, depression, acne- but not like pimples they were like these blisters that would appear over night. My gums would bleed excessively every time I brushed and the skin on my gums would like peel off. I then got two painful ulcers in my mouth. I thought I was going crazy. I was seeing my dentist about every two weeks, he tried antibiotics, mouthwash.. then he sent to another dentist and he asked me if I had started any new meds. Seasonale was the only one I had been taking. I immediately stopped seasonale and within 4 months the ulcers and acne went away. After 2 years of being off seasonale I have been seeing a reproductive endocrinologist because I keep gaining weight, and still struggling with mood swings. We have found out my hormones are all out of wack, and he is still running test.	F	22	4 months		10/17/2007
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
5	birth control, endometriosis	mood swings, minor weight gain, my breasts also got a bit bigger	I love it!! I had absolutely no break through bleeding and when i did get my period it was lighter then normal and shorter then usual! I had some mood swings and very minor weight gain (probably unrelated even) none of this was any different then my other pills.	F	22	3 months		4/10/2006
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
5	HORRIBLE cramps	none at all!!	I am on my second pack right now and I was on the shot before this, I had to get off the shot because I gained 40 lbs. and I had horrible mood swings. My first month of seasonale I had breast tenderness but that was because they have grown a cup size, and I have been losing weight in other places. The only think I was worried about was that i was on the shot for 3 yrs. and i thought that when i actually got my period it wouldnt stop lol- but i only bled for two days and it was light... i did experience horrible cramps, but before i got on any birth control that was like that, so far its working great for me, and i would recommend it to anyone. oh and i no longer have mood swings, and my sex drive actually increased ALOT!! contrary to what other people have said.	F	19	3 months		1/19/2007
5	fewer periods, prevent pregnancy	slight nausea during the first month, light spotting one week before scheduled period, random headaches	I've read the other reviews on this site, and a lot of the women are complaining about normal side affects that any good doctor will tell you to expect during the first cycle. I didn't gain any weight, and I didn't mind spotting leading up to my period (In fact I was expecting it). Of course your body will react when you take hormones. At the end of the day it's worth it to know that I have fewer periods and I'm not getting pregnant. My husband certainly hasn't complained. ^_^ I highly recommend Seasonale.	F	21	3 months		9/27/2006
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
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
4	for birth control and fewer periods	breakthrough bleeding, tender breasts in the beginning, moodiness, slight depression at times.	I didn't notice anything until a couple weeks into my first pack. My breasts started to get swollen and tender, but that went away after a few weeks. I've had spotting pretty much this whole time (i'm almost done with my first whole pack). And for a little over a week I had a full out period, which was irritating. I've also noticed mood swings, which could change within a days time. I've even broke down crying in front of my boyfriend for no reason. I'm hoping most of this will go away since this is the first birth control I've ever been on.	F	21	3 months		2/28/2007 Email
4	alternative birth control	Always hungry and craving sweets & pastries. Gained at least 5 pounds. Now working on loosing it. Other than that it works great, no other side effects.		F	25	3 months		3/16/2007
4	PCOS/BC	some weight gain in the beginning but lost it by the third month. insomnia during the first month, bf says i was rather moody or emotional, occasional migraines, breakthrough bleeding 2 weeks before placebo pills	i had no major side effects, besides the occasional headaches, seasonale worked great for me! i don't recollect many changes personally, but my body took it pretty well so i am satisfied!	F	20	3 months		7/7/2006
4	Birthcontrol	I have had major mood swings (so my husband says). I had a little bit of break-through bleeding the first couple of months. I was very emotional at the end of the 3rd month.	Other than the mood swings and the rollar coaster ride of my emotions I have been pleased with Seasonale. This is the first birthcontrol pill that I have not gained weight on!!!	F	24	3 months		11/3/2005
4	Birth Control	CONS: At first it seemed hard to lose weight. I was eating right and working out, but I just wasn't getting any benefits. My weight, however, did not go above what it was before, I was just kind of stuck at the weight. My breasts are pretty tender still but I've just gotten used to it. At first, missing your period is scary and I did have to spend some money to buy pregnancy tests just to be sure that the pill was working and that I didn't miss my period due to a pregnancy, but it did its job. PROS: overall, I like this pill. I'm now working harder on what I eat and exercising and i AM losing weight. I have not experienced any spotting at all in 3 months, but I have an alarm set in my phone so I am sure to take it within 2 minutes of the same exact time everyday. If you do this, I believe you will not have any spotting. The first couple months just take some getting used to, but then your body adjusts.		F	23	3 months		1/18/2009
3	6 yrs on old BC...something new	gained 10 lbs, up one cup size, acne	I had been on Yasmin for about 6 years and started having some of my orgininal symptoms come back so i desided to try somethign new. My new doc suggested these and gave me to pack to try. I finish my first pack next week and am not looking forward to starting the second one. In the past 3 months i have began breaking out (not just on my face), i have gone up a cup size, and have gained approximately 10 to 15 lbs. I have not had any spotting or bleading this far and i am interested to see how next week goes and how bad I blead (or if i blead at all). That will be the desiding point on if I am going back to my old pills or trying something else.	F	24	3 months		6/25/2008
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
3	less periods/year	heavy bleeding, extreme cramps, severe mood swings	This is my first period since taking Seasonale. My period came 2 weeks early and the cramps beforehand were incredibly painful. There were large chunks of uterus lining in my period (more than had ever had before). Also, the week before my period, I had severe PMS, but did not realize that it was PMS since my period was early. I'm not a person who cries often, but I was crying on a daily basis, about 3 times a day.	F	24	3 months		4/13/2009
3	Fewer Periods, Protection, acne	Oily face, increase in acne, some spotting.	I took Seasonale for 3 months. The first pack was fine, once I took the second pack I spotted for almost 2 weeks which is normal. The only thing I did not like about this pill is it made my skin oily and I had a pimple pop up every single day! I switched over to Desogen and already my face is clearing up.	F	23	3 months		9/30/2008
3	Experience killer cramps.	SEASONALE was a GODSEND. Fewer periods meant less cramps and my cramps are SEVERELY SCARY. Then my doctor forgot to write on my script "No Substitution". I was given Quasense...	First the bleeding didn't seem to end. Mood swings. Lower back pains. MIGRAINES. Night Sweats. Loss of SEX DRIVE, even with a lubricant I'm praying my boyfriend will hurry up and leave me alone. I gained 7 lbs although I like the weight because it goes right to my breast and bum. But the lactation was freaking me out. My breasts were far too tender. Nipples too. As of the past week which will be the last month my hair is BREAKING OFF AND FALLING OUT!!! I see my doctor tomorrow and plan to get off this crazy generic pill. I cannot believe I've allowed myself to go this long. And for the woman who has had anti-perspirant issues. I too have been signed up for that club.	F	28	3 months		9/18/2007
3	severe cramps, cysts.	Severe depression, anxiety, lethargic, constant break through bleeding,weight loss.	At first I thought this pill was amazing. My periods have been so painful in the past, not having to suffer once a month felt like heaven, but once the depression kicked in my thoughts on this drug have changed. I am annoyed all the time. I don't want to be with anyone or do anything. Although, I have suffered from severe depression in the past, everyone has told me that once I started taking seasonale I have been impossible to live with. I have lost weight, about 6 lbs, which is the only thing I do not have a complaint about. Break-through bleeding has just become a problem. I am getting off as soon as I can.	F	21	3 months		6/30/2007
3	birth control	I didn't get any breakthrough bleeding until the 3rd month. While it was great not having a period for 3 months, I felt like I had major PMS for the whole last month. I was very moody and emotional and had cramping worse than I normally would.		F	25	3 months		11/11/2005
3	To prevent from having a baby	The first week that I started taking the Pill my breast were very sore and now the are very BIG. I was already in a DD so I really didn't need to be any bigger. I didn't have the mood swings or the extra bleeding but I belive that is because I went from Depo to the Pill, but what I did Have was terrible WEIGHT GAIN I have been on this Pill 3 months and have gained about 30 pounds. And I will not be taking anymore of these pills once this pack is up (5 Days)	If I didn't experance the weight gain It would be a great Pill. I just can not deal with being this Big. Oh one more good thing which I don't know if it came from the pill or not but my BUTT is very big now. LOL	F	24	3 months		5/1/2006 Email
3	Birth Control	Emotional at first. My boobs got HUGE, and I have recently had breakthrough bleeding lasting for 2 weeks and still continuing.		F	21	3 months		6/21/2006
3	Birth Control	Nausea for the first few weeks + sore breasts (was CONVINCED I was pregnant - not fun!). I hoped my libido would come back after 2 years on Yasmin, but no luck so far.	I did not experience any breakthrough bleeding on this pill - but had been warned and so was careful to take it at the same time each day. I have really enjoyed not having to think about my period.	F	25	3 months		2/9/2006
3	Ovarian Cysts	I started breakthrough bleeding, if you can call it that, around 2 weeks into my 3rd month. However, the bleeding is deep brown, almost black. My breasts have been tender since almost day one, and I'm slightly depressed.	I'm really not concerned with the other side effects, but the brownish black bleeding for almost 2 weeks has me a bit worried. The day before I actually started the breakthrough "bleeding" I got very depressed and laid on the couch all day (not like me). I'll probably wait it out and see what happens with this medicine.	F	17	3 months		1/30/2007
3	birth control and fewer periods	weight gain; bloating; bigger breasts;tired	I am pretty close to finishing my first pack. Was going to get a refill tonight! Have been gaining weight uncontrollably, around 8lbs -only today I questioned myself if it were Seasonale and came to the net. Lo, got a shock! Decided that last night's pill is my last. Have to mention that it was wonderful not getting a period this long, but all my lemonade and other diets got wasted. Have to buy new bras, new pants and new T-shirts :( Last couple of weeks, I am feeling tired and demotivated and extremely sleepy. My previous pill did not add weight, but just to have fewer periods I made the switch that I regret now. But you never know how it works for you unless you try it.	F	33	3 months		9/16/2006
3	Severe cramping/birth control.	I had break through bleeding the fifth week and almost the entire third month. No weight gain but constant bloating, cramps and headaches.	I am getting ready to start my fourth month so I am hoping the side effects go away. I considered switching to a different pill but my doctor suggested the side effects should minimize after the first three months so I'm trying to hang in there.	F	34	3 months		5/29/2006
3	fewer periods	This is my first round of pills and I am finally on my white pills. I have been on my period for the past 4 weeks and am hoping that it stops when I start the second round. I am also hungry all the time and am usually not THIS hungry! Has any one else experienced this?		F	25	3 months		11/27/2006
3	Regulate period	Spotting 20+ days, some days very dark brown, other days similar to a period, plus occasional, unpredictable irritability	I have taken Seasonale for one 3-month cycle, and I saw on their website that it is common to have break-through bleeding. According to them, this should gradually lessen, so I am continuing this pill in the hopes that my body will adjust.	F	40	3 months		6/3/2007
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
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	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	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	Birth Control	breast tenderness, cramping, spotting, extreme mood swings, crying bouts and anxiety!	I loved the idea of not getting my period and I have not had a single pimple the whole time. However, I have had cramping and spotting with breast tenderness. Then the mood swings started. ANgry, crying, tired, etc. . . I swear I though I was pregnant as this is exactly how I felt when pregnant with my daughter. I can't handle being so grumpy all the time.	F	34	3 months		2/6/2007
2	Birth Control	spotting, almost 3 months straight	I know some spotting was warned, but it felt like I had a period for almost 3 months straight. dr recommended taking 2 a day for a couple days, but as soon as i went back to 1, the bleeding returned. May have worked eventually, but very inconvienent and too long for me	F	22	3 months		3/15/2006
2	coming off depo.		I was in a fog while I was on this b/c. I recently came off depo., which I was on for 6 years because of the loss of bone density, weight gain, horrible acne, etc. I switched to Seasonale about three months. My face broke out even worse, my breasts were huge and heavy, I gained weight instead of loosing it. I even went off for a while, and when I went back on, the same things started happening again! I exercise 6 times a week, I was eating less than I was while I was on depo, and yet, I was gaining weight. I was in a fog while on this, forgetting several things a day, (which I never do!!!) either at home or at work. I was exhausted, sleeping sometimes 9 hours straight on the weekend, and sometimes staying in bed all day. I did not have a good experience on this medicine, and I have decided to switch to Loestrin 24, so we shall see what happens!!! Wish me luck!!	F	27	3 months		1/30/2007
2	coming off depo.		I was in a fog while I was on this b/c. I recently came off depo., which I was on for 6 years because of the loss of bone density, weight gain, horrible acne, etc. I switched to Seasonale about three months. My face broke out even worse, my breasts were huge and heavy, I gained weight instead of loosing it. I even went off for a while, and when I went back on, the same things started happening again! I exercise 6 times a week, I was eating less than I was while I was on depo, and yet, I was gaining weight. I was in a fog while on this, forgetting several things a day, (which I never do!!!) either at home or at work. I was exhausted, sleeping sometimes 9 hours straight on the weekend, and sometimes staying in bed all day. I did not have a good experience on this medicine, and I have decided to switch to Loestrin 24, so we shall see what happens!!! Wish me luck!!	F	27	3 months		1/30/2007
2	less periods	break through bleeding all the time after the first month and during the first month of no period I had VERY BAD abdominal pain!!	I am going to stop taking it after this pack is over. I have 2 weeks left of my first 3 months. I have not had good luck with this pill at all.	F	27	3 months		2/20/2006 Email
2	Fewer Periods	On pills for 3 months. When I reached the 3rd month I had breakthrough bleeding and started my cycle before I reached the placebo pills. I am still on my cycle and 3 weeks counting. I called my doctor with my concerns and she informed me that the side effect will subside on my second pack. I am taking the generic quasense.	Not to happy with the on going cycle that never ends. I will try it out for one more pack and if it doesn't stop my cycle I will be looking for a different birth control. Already tried the patch (not good for overweight women) and the ring (somehow slipped out with out me knowing. So I may be going back to Yasmine. Never had any problems with that pill.	F	33	3 months		8/2/2007
2	Less Periods	Weight Gain! I haven't gained weight in 10 years! Starting taking this and gained 5 lbs in 2 months. Scale isn't budging no matter what I do. Plus, fine for month 1 and 2 and then for month 3, started break through bleeding and it's not light spotting. Basically, had a period for 3 weeks. And, now I'm supposed to be on my placebo week which means I will have had a period for 4 weeks which defeats the whole purpose! And, no sex drive. Tired and want to go to bed early.	If you're thinking of changing, don't do it. Seasonale is not worth it.	F	36	3 months		10/18/2007 Email
2	Birth Control	Breakthrough bleeding, upset stomach, severe cramps, excessive thick discharge, insomnia, mood swings, IRRITABILITY, exhaustion, dizziness, acne, slight weight gain around my belly, no sex drive, and sore boobs!!!	I started my period after taking Seasonale for 4 days. it was out of control - i was literally going through an entire box of tampons everyday. My cramps were so bad I could hardly move, and they made me vomit. It started to die down a little, but I still bled for about 3 weeks, still having awful cramps. I'm still having spotting on and off. When its not blood, its annoying amounts of discharge. I've always had ance, but its gotten much worse. Also, shortly after i started taking this pill, everytime I shave my legs or anything else, I breakout, its like severe razor burn. I've tried switching razors - I have no other explanation for this because I have never had a problem with razor burn. I'm tired all the time, but when its time for bed, I CANT SLEEP!! I have awful mood swings! i have absolutely NO tolerance for things that have never irritated me before. I feel sad all the time, for no reason! My constantly sore boobs are such a nuisance!! I have no sex drive whatsoever, maybe its	F	20	3 months		10/30/2007
2	Period	Heavy Bloating, random mood swings, weight gain, acne break outs, irritability	I started taking Seasonale because my doctor recommended it, because I was going to Summer Camp and I didnt feel like being on my period that week, I quit taking it after camp, because my mom didnt think it was healthy. After finding out I am anemic my mom put me back on the pill, to lessen my flow, I have gained ten pounds, I used to weigh 112 pounds, cand now I am a 123. It might be because I am only 15, but after reading some of the reviews from other patients, I know I am not alone! Good Luck!	F	15	3 months		5/15/2007
2	less cycle, headaches, endometriosi	never ending cycle and night sweats	I started Seaonale in mid June to reduce cycles since I have migraines and recently diagnosed with endometriosis. Things were going well until this month--I have been on my cycle since Aug 10 with no end it sight. Thought it was breakthrough bleeding but this is ridiculous. I am going to see my doctor in the morning. I have been really sweaty a night (which is totally unusual) but didn't attribute it to the pill until my husband stumbled upon this sight. I have been very tired lately and a little depressed. Just thought I wasn't getting enough sleep. No weight gain-thankfully. Thank you ladies for thsi site. You may have saved my life. Heck my husband is fixed so I don't have to worry about any more kids. I think I am going to give it a break.	F	36	3 months		8/22/2007
2	to prevent pregnancy	weight gain, acne, horrible cramps, moodiness, spotting.	I've been taking the generic form, Seasonique for 3 months. I immediately started breaking out all the time, especially on my chin and shoulders. I've gained at least 10 pounds (probabaly more but i'm too afraid to get back on the scale) in the stomach, hips and thighs. I haven't gained weight in like 5 years. I basically bled through the entire 3rd month and had spotting in the first 2. I also had really really bad cramps (i never have cramps) during the 3rd month. I know spotting is a side effect and will get better, but basically have a period for 3 months is not worth it. I'm switching to Necon next week and hoping that some of this weight goes away!!!	F	23	3 months		12/28/2007
2	less periods/ prevent pregnancey	I received Jolessa because of insurance. Weight gain, over 10 pounds in 3 months, nausea almost daily, cramps, nasty discharge, increased headaches, decreased sex drive, and bloating.	I have given this a shot, hoping to stave off a few periods, but I do not like the side effects. I did NOT have any break through bleeding like most people here, but I have had many of the other side effects. A few weeks ago I was afraid I was pregnant because the nasuea wouldn't go away, I'd gained weight and I had cramps. Then I found this website. I decided to stick it out for a few more weeks. I got through the first 3 pack, and I've been 5 days off the pills, waiting for my period, but all I have is worse cramps. I'm assuming it's from being OFF the pills and my body adjusting. I've called my doctor and asked to go back on my old pills. Not having a period when I SHOULD scares me. Also, as someone else pointed out, I noticed about 2 weeks ago that my deoderant doesn't seem to work as well... I've been Using Secret for YEARS with no problems. I'm definetly not going back on this pill.	F	34	3 months		1/10/2008 Email
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
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
1		bloating, weight gain, continuous spotting, cramps	In three months I gained a significant amount of weight. And I experienced spotting and cramps continuously. It was almost like having my period everyday. It was the worst bc I have ever taken.	F	26	3 months		4/20/2009
1	POLY CISTIC AND MIGRAINES	EXTENSIVE BLEED, MOOD CHANGE, SEX DRIVE CHANGE	I'm glad my doctor told me about this site. Now I dont feel alone and like my body was disappointing me. I took Seasonique for 3 months (1 pack), during that time I turned into a train wreck. My moods were like a roller coaster, one minute fine then crying or upset over nothing. My heart would race even if I wasnt stressed and I seemed to stay hot all the time. I started bleeding in my 2nd month and continued for 2 months. At first I thought I could handle it and that it was just my body getting used to it but the flow seemed to get heavier as time went on making me weak. I had absolutely no sex drive at all and it broke my heart everytime my b/f asked me if I was losing my feelings for him. I've been switched to Yasmin for about a month now and seem to be doing fine. When I was taking Seasonique I just didnt noticed the things that were happening to me until the switch.	F	23	3 months		8/13/2008
1	wanted fewer periods a yr	VERY HEAVY BLEEDING!!!	I was on this birth control for only 3 months. When the time came that i was due to have my period i had such a scare. I was sitting on the couch watching tv and all of a sudden i felt my period. only it didnt feel like what i was used to. I ran to the bathroom and sat on the toilet and i began to pass very large blood clots and was bleeding SO much. I was soaking through 1 pad in about 20 minutes. It was pretty late at night so I called my ob gyn who was on call and she told me to go to the ER. I went to the ER where I continued to bleed extremely heavy. When I was finally taken back to see the ER doc i explained what was going on, they did an internal u/s (very uncomfortable) which was fine and also some bloodwork which showed that i had a low blood count which he told me meant i had infact lost a lot of blood. in the end he told me i needed to follow up with my ob gyn but he suspected that my body could not handle not having a period for so long and when it finally came it was almost as if it was "backed up" which was why it was so heavy. i stopped the seasonale and went on YAZ and have been fine since.	F	23	3 months		3/19/2009
1	higher estrogen and fewer periods	I experienced weight gain, constant breast tenderness, mood swings, and worst of all my hair was falling out and became very thin on top. I was also breaking out constantly.	I took the generic form for the whole 3 month cycle. I experienced heavy bleeding and clotting almost every other week that was worse than any period I have ever had. I was also bruising easily. I was on Yaz before this and switched only because I was missing periods. Yaz had no other side effects for me, am upset with my doctor for suggesting I switch to the Seasonale nightmare. Will go back on Yaz or another low dose BC. My dermatologist confirmed seasonale to be the cause of my breakouts and thinning hair.	F	29	3 months		1/22/2009
1	Fewer periods, BC	moodiness, PMS	Well lets just say I was on this pill and GOT PREGNANT.. didn't find out till way later b/c when i had no periods, i thought the pill was working.. Imagine my surprise... My daughtor was born oct 6...	F		3 months		11/25/2008 Email
1	irregular bleeding	Non-stop bleeding, bloating, severe migraines and mood swings	I stopped taking seasonale after 3 months because I experienced heavy periods & spotting during the whole three months, as well as bloating, migraines & mood swings. I haven't had a cramp or spotting in 5 weeks since stopping, and I'm a lot less cranky.	F	44	3 months		1/26/2008
1	birth control	headaches, emotional roller coaster, month long period, killed sex drive, temper, crying	I was on the pill consistantly for about 9 years and decided in the fall to give my body a break. After becoming serious with my boyfriend we spoke about the pill and I got back on seasonale. I feel like a fat cow all the time, had my period for 6 weeks straight after taking my first pill, cry almost daily now, have ZERO patience with anyone and pick fights daily that I can't explain. After reading this site, I have an appointment today with my gyno to change my bc. Thank you all for your honesty. I really couldn't figure out why I came into work every single day depressed and wondering why I woke up crying or angry every day.	F	26	3 months		4/7/2008 Email
1	less periods	Acne, Depression, spotting and break through bleeding for 2 months straight, headaches (jolessa - generic brand)	My skin started breaking out terribly - never been that bad before in my life and when I asked my doctor if it could be connected she said no, that birth control clears up your skin, not the opposite... clearly not true. Having my period for 2 months straight and everything that goes with it (irritability, depression, cramps) defeats the purpose of taking a pill to have less periods! Switching pills asap. The comments on here are really comforting to know that all this was connected and I wasn't imagining it!	F	24	3 months		12/8/2007
1	hormonal migranes	weight gain, depression	I just stopped taking Seasonale and I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who has also stopped taking this drug. If so, how long before you started feeling yourself again? Will this weight come off easily with diet and exercise? I am anxious to feel happy and myself again.		40	3 months		4/11/2007
1	Fewer Periods, Birth Control	Cramping, bloating, weight gain, clotting	I took the pill 3 years ago for 2 and a half months. I had lower abdominal cramping, bloating, weight gain and then severe cramps and clotting just before deciding to go off of it. The doctor actually thought I miscarried while on the pill but it was just a very large clot. I've never been in so much pain in my entire life.	F	28	3 months		9/4/2007
1	Fewer Periods	Prescribed at a local clinic and doctor admittedly had not prescribed this before, but did so at my request. A little spotting in month 1 and 2. Month 3 non-stop bleeding, heavy clotting, horrible pain. I have taken 3 different pills previously and never had any problems. I would NOT recommend this pill to anyone. I ultimately ended up in my GYN's office and he said he no longer prescribes this pill as there are far too many side effects!		F	38	3 months		9/4/2007
1	prevent pregnancy	I am pregnant with twins!!!!!!!!!!!!!		F	26	3 months		4/18/2006
1	birth control/ fewer periods	Horrendous Acne!! Not only my face(extreme), but also back, chest, and arms...this was never a problem for me before. Second worst effect...very low sex drive and painful vaginal dryness. Furthermore...weight gain, breast tenderness/pain, swelling, numbness in estremities, and irritability/ fatigue	I know of two people who had no problems and loved it...but as for me it's back to Ovcon 35...i'll take a period each month to be myself again	F	23	3 months		8/26/2006
1	endometriosis	15lb gain, cupsize up to a D!!! and they ALWAYS hurt!!! swollen tummy, cramps STILL happening, spotting, VERY moody and depressed, heartburn, headachs!	i HATE this stuff!	F	22	3 months		4/23/2007
1	birth control	extreme weight gain, breasts got huge, mood swings, loss of sex drive	STAY AWAY FROM IT!!! WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!!!	F	19	3 months		3/25/2006
1	to reduce periods	i was bleeding pretty much all the time, every day		F	28	3 months		8/3/2006
1	birth control	I have been feeling tired and depressed latey and have been thinking about talking to my doctor about whether or not I need an antidepressent . . . the weight gain is also terrible. In the past 3 months I've gained 10 pounds despite my constant efforts to loose weight. I'm so thankful to have found this website today. I suspected that my symptoms may be the Seasonale and hearing everyone's stories is reassuring.		F	40	3 months		4/7/2007
1	fewer periods	Heavy bleeding, irritability, no sex drive, weight gain.	I am so glad to discover that it wasn't my imagination that this birth control pill is so horrible. I'm off it as of today and am going back to Loestrin. They have a new formula that has 3 extra "active" pills so that your periods are shorter and lighter (on average 3 days). I was on the previous formula before I had a baby and was having lighter, shorter periods before they added the extra active pills. I can highly recommend Loestrin. Check it out at shorterperiods.com. Seasonale was a nightmare for me. I don't have anything new to add after reading the comments, but the heavy bleeding for 6 weeks was hell and I have to force myself to have sex with my husband where before I had a healthy sex drive.	F	38	3 months		4/4/2007 Email
1	fewer periods	I gained 20 pounds within the first month and a half of taking this pill	I'm switching back to my old pill this week, I'd rather have a period every month than have to buy all new clothes because I can't fit into my normal ones.	M	23	3 months		10/16/2007
1	Birth Control	Sick. All the time. I woke up feeling hung over. Mood swings. Weight gain..the list continues	Obviously I wanted this for the period problem, but forget it! I have been a raging pyscho on this pill. I swear its like Im pregnant all over again. I already have a D size cup, I can't possibly grow anymore. I have been dieting for the past month plus working out. Not one pound came off. I think i actually gained! Stick to the basics. Once a month defeats the cons from this drug!!	F	25	3 months		3/22/2007
1		I am on my 4th mth of Seasonale. I went to the doctor last week because I have no energy, night sweats, depressed & just don't have any get up & go about myself. I sat & tried to figure out what was wrong with me. I even had an additional aids test (test every 6 mths), because I though maybe that was why I was so tired, but felt that couldn't be the reason because I was gaining alot of weight. After reading all the reviews on this site, I truly feel that all the issues I'm having are attributed to the pills. I have gained 14 pds in the 3.5 mths I've been on them, as well as mood swings. As of this moment, I will no longer take Seasonale. As stated before, It's not worth the current issues.	Will stop this pill immediately. Thank you everyone for your reviews. I never thought birth control pills could really give you these types of issues!	F	41	3 months		4/19/2007 Email
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	Less periods, no pregnancy..	oh god.. dont get me started..	I got on the pill in december of 2007. The first month it was all good. The second month, I got my period. I thought it would be only a few days, but it wasnt. i've had it for about a month and a half. Its not heavy or anything.. Its just a burden. Not only that, but im emotional all the time. I was emotional in the first place, but not this bad. Im going to get switched VERY soon... I dont like this pill at all.	F	18	2.5 months		2/7/2008
2	birth control	Weight gain- approximately 10 pounds in 2 months despite very little change in lifestyle. Also low sex drive and vaginal dryness.	I am going off this ASAP!	F	29	2.5 months		1/28/2009
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
5	Birth Control	Weight gain. Not major, but did notice a few pounds that I can't attribute to anything else	After struggling through several disastrous pills (Yaz was particularly bad, but others too, with bad acne, moodiness, breakthrough bleeding, headaches) this one finally works. Totally cleared up the acne and made my boobs bigger.	F	38	2 months		5/11/2009
5	Severe PMS and cramping	Massive weight gain & 40 day long period which only stopped because I went off of the Seasonale pill.	This is an update to my previous post. Was on Seasonale for 2 months and bled almost the entire time. Changed to Mirena IUD and it's been EXCELLENT. Only Mirena side effect was increased breast size and had to buy new bras.	F	43	2 months		2/6/2009 Email
4	severe PMS birth control	Diarrhea the first week. Breast pain/tenderness, and minor enlargement. Mild depression possibly, but unsure if this is a side effect because of other life stressors.	I had TERRIBLE PMS before taking Seasonale. I felt severely depressed and emotional before my period and was miserable. It is such a relief to have some stability in my mood now. I haven't had any breakthrough bleeding, so that remains to be seen, but as of right now, the side effects are worth me not being totally psycho a week out of every month.	F	32	2 months		3/17/2006
4	trying out new BC methods	Increase in discharge, skin not as clear.	I've been on Seasonale for about 2 months now and the only side effect that I have noticed is that I discharge more frequently to the point that I have to wear panty liners. (I am wondering if anyone else has had this happen to them?) I've also noticed more breakouts than normal but I think that's just from switching from an Ortho BC to this one. Other than that, I am pretty satisfied thus far.	F	21	2 months		11/14/2006 Email
4		I've also had night sweats.	Forgot to add to my comment below.	F	21	2 months		11/14/2006
3	Birth Control	I was easily irritated, extremely tired, wanted to eat EVERYTHING in site	I am not happy at all, I think I'd rather get monthly periods, I hate being tired and I dont need to gain weight, I am trying to LOSE the weight I gained after having my son, so needless to say, I DID NOT like this!	F	19	2 months		5/13/2006
3	Endometriosis	Been nauseated, vomiting off and on, Had abdominal pain, and still have same amount of cramps and pain from Endo..	Good thing about Seasonale..Not dealing with monthly periods and more pain during PMS..Also no break through bleeding for me on this one...	F	29	2 months		11/5/2005
3	PMS breast pain	I started taking Seasonale because of my 2-week PMS breast pain, and my breasts have hurt ever since. I need to wear a sports bra almost 24/7. I'm just starting my third month on it and have been bleeding lightly for over a week (longer than my period usually lasts). I've also had an unusual amount of cramping.	I haven't particularly noticed weight gain, but I haven't paid attention. I really liked not having a period, and the light bleeding over the past week has only required pantiliners, which is definitely preferable to wearing pads and tampons. Still, I think I'll only go one more round to see if the side effects let up.	F	23	2 months		12/3/2006
3	birth control	breakthrough bleeding, cramps, clotting	I have been on birth control for over a year, and switched to seasonale about two months ago. I have been cramping for about a week now and having a period. I was not supposed to have my period for almost two more weeks. Seasonale is not worth this at the high price that it is being sold for.	F	17	2 months		9/11/2008
3	severe menorrhagia	Significant weight gain of 15 pounds in approximately 2 months, which has caused me to feel very depressed about my appearance. I have a small frame and went from a size 4 to a size 8 in a matter of weeks. Virtually everyday I have outgrown more and more of my clothes. I also have breast tenderness and feel bloated---I look like I did when I was 4 months pregnant. Agitation has also been a problem with daily bouts of anger.	I went on Seasonale b/c I had had 3+ weeks of very heavy bleeding with a prior history of chronic, profound anemia requiring blood transfusions and iron injections. The Seasonale stopped the bleeding, initially, but after a couple of weeks, the bleeding started again and was even worse than it had been. My physician instructed me to take 2 pills per day, which I have been doing for the past month. This has stopped the heavy bleeding, but I am still spotting on a daily basis. I am seeing a specialist in 2 weeks and hope to go off from the Seasonale, so that my body can go back to normal and I can fit into my clothes again.	F	44	2 months		4/11/2007
3	birth control	mood swings, breakthrough bleeding, weight LOSS, clearer skin, naseua	The first week of taking seasonale I felt very low and was very abrasive with others. These side effects ceased but then I had two weeks worth of breakthrough bleeding. Not the usual cramping and it was pretty light but it was still very annoying. That week I also felt very naseuas. Eventually I stopped taking it and haven't felt naseaus since. It probably would have gone away on it's own but I didn't want to feel so sick in the meantime.	F	25	2 months		10/6/2007
2	Decreased periods	Extreme mood swings, stomach pain, increased cramping from JOLESSA, not Seasonale	I am actually going to make the switch to Seasonale in a month when I'm done with my first pack of Jolessa, because I have never experienced such extreme depression in my life. If Seasonale has similar side effects, it's back to Ortho tri-cyclen for me. I pick bleeding over wanting to kill myself.	F	20	2 months		10/22/2007 Email
2	Birth Control	weight gain, mood swings, break through bleeding	I think I am going to stop taking Seasonale because i have already gained 5 pounds and have had major mood swings, not to mention breakthough bleeding. I was on the Nuvaring prior to this and didn't have any of these problems.	F	30	2 months		3/7/2009
2	Fewer Periods	Zero sex drive, weight gain, spotting that will not stop.	I'm on a diet and working out like crazy... I can't lose the weight. I've been spotting pretty heavily now for over a month... at fist I was getting bad cramps, which have gone. I have no sex drive at all. I'm getting off of them... not worth it.	F	40	2 months		11/14/2008
2	to improve hygiene	I put my daughter on Seasonale to improve hygeine as she has multiple handicaps and is unable to take care of herself. Since that time she has began to have seizures. Doctors say it is not related to the pill. MRI results later this week. She is unable to talk, but is more lethargic and even more so on seizure med. I sure am not wanting to harm her just to make her less moody during her peirods. HELP!		F		2 months		10/21/2008 Email
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
1	irregular periods	Weight gain, constant water retention, severe mood swings, severe breakthrough bleeding and cramps	I gained about 10 pounds while on this pill, despite being very active and careful about what I eat. As I type this I am preparing to switch to Yasmin- we'll see how that goes. Also, the cramps during the breakthrough bleeding were literally crippling--I found myself unable to get off the couch at times. Also, the depression I have experienced while on this pill has been very hurtful to both myself and my family; I feel as though I am no longer in control of my emotions. Of course, the fact that I could no longer fit in any of my pants and the severe pain did not help my mood, either. I was previously on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and stopped taking it because I thought my period would remain regular (which it didn't). To me, the whole four-period-a-year thing is not worth the trouble; try Ortho before you risk your happiness on this. Of course, not everyone will experience the same negative symptoms I did, but if you are considering taking it to cure irregularity I warn you that it may not be	F	19	2 months		5/6/2006
1	Avoid PMS as often	Bloating, weight gain, mood swings, and break-through bleeding for over 2 weeks straight	I starting to take Seasonale to avoid the side effect of being tired all the time from taking Sarafem for PMS. My tubes are tied so I was not taking it for birth control reasons.		41	2 months		11/10/2005
1	Endometriosis	Weight gain, migraines, breast tenderness/enlargement, bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, slight spotting	I'm beginning to think that dealing with the pain of the endometriosis every month is better than dealing with the side effects of Seasonale everyday. I going to try to finish the 3-month pack, but I'm not sure that it's worth it!!	F	33	2 months		3/28/2006
1	Birth Control	Weight gain and bloating.	I've been on Seasonale for 2 months, and I've gained 15 pounds. I feel bloated and I feel like I am retaining water. I haven't been doing anything different since I started taking this pill, but my weight has increased drastically in two months.	F	25	2 months		3/22/2007
1	dysmennorrhoea - painful cramps	heavy, extensive bleeding that has lasted nearly two months; passing of lots of huge blood clots, the size of my hand	took Seasonale to help with reducing cramps each month. Was supposed to get period the 3rd month, but unexpectedly got breakthrough bleeding during the 2nd month and passed huge blood clots, the like of passing a fetus. Stopped taking the pills since but have been bleeding heavily ever since.	F	27	2 months		12/6/2008
1	Birth control	Tenderness, bleeding that WOULD NOT STOP (it was more than "break through")!	After having regular periods and no female issues, I wound up having to have a D & C after using this drug. The lining in my uterus did not shed correctly while using this medication. This was over three years ago, and am back to normal completely. Have had no issues since the D&C. From my experience, this med needs to be taken OFF THE MARKET. If I had not been "cleaned out", it might have led to cancer! Who knows?!	F	34	2 months		9/20/2008
1	Birth Control	Weight gain (10lbs in 2 months), low sex drive, vaginal dryness, the WORST cramps ever, acne, oily skin, bloating (my rings no longer fit)	My doctor started me on Seasonale to help w/ my fairly severe premenstral migrains. Well, it did help with those, but the side effects are awful. I've never really gotten PMS cramps before. Now I've had the worst cramps for a month. My skin is like a pimply oil slick, I've gained 10lbs of mostly belly fat for no reason, my sex drive is practically gone, my vagina is bone dry (not that it matters when you have 0 sex drive), my rings that I've worn for a decade no longer fit and I just don't feel right.	F	29	2 months		4/17/2009
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
1	Birth Control	Persistent sweating, night sweats, bleeding, bloating	Horrible, horrible, horrible!! I took Seasonale for only 2 months about 6 months ago and some of the symptoms have yet to go away. I felt like I was going into early menopause. I would noticeably sweat all time, night sweats, yeast infections(which I rarely got), breakthrough bleeding and bleeding after intercourse, weight gain, vaginal dryness, the list goes on and I wish some of them would go away. My doctor says she hasn't heard any bad reports like what I had but I will be showing her this website. Thanks	F	21	2 months		4/10/2007
1	Birth control	My breasts are swollen, and tender, I find myself foraging in the kitchen for food when I'm not even hungry. Bloating is an issue, but I've been able to avoid serious weight gain by 25 minutes of cardio a day. I have clear skin, but Seasonale has made me break out everywhere. I have anxiety problems, bouts of depression, and loss of sexual drive.	I would never recommend this pill to anyone. I am going to my doctor soon to get an intra uterine device. Hormones are a horrible form of birth control. I hate being an emotional wreck, and losing my sexual drive at 19. I will take cramps over these side effects any day.	F	19	2 months		9/23/2007
1	less cramps, prevent pregnancy	Depression, weight gain	This was the first birth control pill I tried. With in a few weeks I found that I was feeling depressed all the time, I couldn't figure out why. I went back to the Dr. after 2 months and found out i had gained a few pounds, when I haven't gained any weight in over a year. Changed pill, stopped feeling sad all the time and lost weight i had gained, and haven't put any more on.	F	20	2 months		1/22/2008
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
3	Birth control	Been on Seasonale for about 1.5 months now. For about that length of time I've been experiencing a feeling of being "blue", anxiety, moodiness, fatigue and complete lack of sex drive. Until a couple days ago it didn't dawn on me that these symptoms could be side effects of this pill - I was distraught that my lack of interest in sex was a sign of problems in my marriage. When I searched for side effects I found this website and I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. After reading about so many with similar experiences I'm now convinced it's this med that's causing all the problems and NOT dissatisfaction with my husband or marriage...thank God!		F	32	1.5 months		4/27/2007

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