SEASONIQUE Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL)

Average Rating: 2.7 (88 Ratings)

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SEASONIQUE  (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL):  This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin (levonorgestrel) and an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol). It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).   FDA Approval Date: 2006-05-25 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR SEASONIQUECOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 4  birth control low libido, disconnect seasonique works great for moodiness, cramps, irregular periods since it delivers the same amount of hormone for 3 months straight. but its bad for decreased libido (almost non exsistant) and emotional disconnect for the same reason. tried the generic seasonale. it has different levels of hormone atthe end of the pack, which sent my moods off kilter F 28 2 years
7/13/2009
 2  changing birth control pros: skin cleared cons: weight gain, aniety, depression, bloating, sex drive killed, terrible terrible time. just...not a good time. F 18 1 months
7/13/2009
 2  birth control, abnormal periods no sex drive, hair loss, heavy break-thru bleeding although this do get rid of my PMS symptoms, it wasn't worth the loss of hair and sex drive. F 36 4 months
7/20/2009
 5  frequent periods/birth control it was known i was going to have some hormonal imbalances when i started birth control from a condition i have had since birth which caused me to throw up every morning for about two weeks (which was expected and happened to my mom and sister as well on other pills) other than that no negative side effects positive side effects - cleared up my skin. caused me to have periods 4 times a year instead of twice a month. caused PMS to basically stop (from previous terrible cramps, outbreaks and headaches/back pain). breasts grew a cup size (wasnt complaining but it does happen) I LOVE this pill seriously if you are going to go on anything I have only heard positive reviews and both my mom and my sister have switched to this as well F 19 1 years
7/29/2009
 2  birth control break through bleeding or spotting daily, cramping daily, irritable, headaches, vomiting, weight gain. First birth control ever taken. Expected body to adjust well, as it does to anything, but after the first week spotting began then turned into a light period every day thereafter. Dr. termed it an investment, in the beginning it may not be so great but in the long run its worth it.. we'll see.. F 24 5 weeks
8/20/2009
 5  birth control and hormone balance very few; minimal break through bleeding, more like very light spottting, in the last 2-3 weeks of the 3 months cycle; I am so happy with Seasonique. I am finishing my second three month cycle and could not be happier with the very short period every three months, as opposed to heavy, very painful periods before. The btb is very minimal at the end of each cycle. I have minimal cramps for the last 2-3 weeks of the cycle, but they are fleeting (a twinge once or twice a day) and not a problem. Within the first couple of weeks on Seasonique I was feeling like a normal person again physically and emotionally. No more crying from pain or hormones! It is worth trying. F 30 6 months
9/10/2009
 5  Birth control I experienced light spotting the last few weeks on the third month. I am very happy with Seasonique. When I first read reviews I was scared to start taking it but I have not experienced any of the horrifying side effects that others stated. I Love it!!! F 31 4 months
10/11/2009
 4  Large Functional Ovarian Cyst Increased appetite. I've been on Seasonique Lo for 8 days now. So far the only side effects I have is increased appetite. I go for my 4th ultrasound in a month. Hopefully the Seasonique will shrink the cyst I've had for 9 months. F 24 8 days
10/18/2009
 4  endometrosis No sex drive, weight gain?, lethargic However, this medication has been a godsend! No more montly cramping, bloating, intense pain or PMS symptoms. Only get my period 4 times a year. My husband said I am a different person since being on Seasonique. I basically have a life again. And when I get my period, it is bearable. F 47 5 years
11/4/2009
 1  regulate periods weight gain 10-15 pounds, water weight gain, tender breasts, still having period every 28 days even though taking pill, unable to lose weight gain even with excessive excercise and healthy eating habits. Completely unhappy. Going to ask dr. for a pill with lower level estrogen to see if that helps. F 34 8 months
11/15/2009
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 1  birth control/painful periods I had a period (light and heavy days) from October 3rd to present (November 16th). I also had cramps during that time. The point of this pill is to avoid having your period every month, not to have it for months and months. Ridiculous. F 21 2.5 months
11/16/2009
 1  Cramping 20 lbs. weight gain, hair loss, water retention, severe depression, decreased libido, irritability, although I took seasonique for 5 months, I still experienced cramps. I would not recommend this drug. Even though I barely ate and swam on a team two hours a day, I still gained weight. F 17 5 months
11/18/2009
 1  Birth Control/Hormone imbalance These were not "side effects", they were effects! I could not function as a human for 3 days, and I was only on the pill for 3 days. I was crying uncontrollably about nothing in the fetal position most of the time, but when I wasn't I had terrible headaches, itchiness all over, and my legs hurt horribly. I could not go to work, I couldn't do anything but sit, cry, and hurt. I'm not saying that these will happen to everyone that tries this hormone, but if I put myself in someone's position that is considering Seasonique, and I had a choice as to whether to even chance it, I would just try another kind. This was a real life nightmare, and I never want to go through anything like this stuff made me go through again. F 24 3 days
12/5/2009
 3  Endometriosis Headaches, weight gain, no libido, dizzyness, mooody It helped with cramps and to lighten my period which was why I started this medication to start with, however the dizzyness and the weight gain has been tough. F 30 4 months
12/12/2009
 4  Birth Control,Heavy Periods, Cramps Light spotting during the 2 full pack of this medication but only for 2 days. I look this medication. I have taken it now for 6 months and enjoy the convienence of 1 period a quarter. Periods are much lighter and shorter and cramps are manageable without heavy narcotics, which I generally had to use. Migraines have also decreased. Take this medication at the same time every single day ! I am convinced this is why I have not had any side effects. I have never missed, skipped, or taken it late. Try this medication at least for 3 months before stopping it, its defintitey worth it. 26 6 months
12/17/2009
 5  Birth control, cramps My skin cleared up and it was nice not having cramps most of the time. Got very light periods. However I did have breakthrough bleeding throughout my entire first pill pack. I have been on it for 7+ months and love it. Stick with it for 5 months and then judge. F 16
1/7/2010
 1  Birth Control Moodiness, acne, breast tenderness, headaches, irritability, feeling very lethargic. F 34 7 weeks
1/8/2010
 5  Birth Control I have been on Seasonique for going on 6 months now & can't say I've had any side effects. Luckily for me I get regular periods with no spotting in between while on Seasonique. I love the fact that I only have to deal with my period 4 times a year & it really has decreased the amount of cramps I normally get. F 24 6 months
1/16/2010
 1  Birth control HORRIBLE ACNE!! I have never experienced such disgusting horrid acne on my face in my life while I was on this...HUGE pimples...at LEAST 10 on my face at a time...COMPLETE PIZZA FACE, YUCK. Plus I got acne on my chest and back, when I never did before..I got thed up and stopped taking this crap and within 3 days my acne cleared up. F 22 3 months
1X day
3/12/2010
 2  Cramping Breasts got huge, breast tenderness, constant breakthrough bleeding I wanted to try the birth control that makes your periods go away completely, but my doc started me on Seasonique to see how my body handled it. After about a month, I started having breakthrough bleeding ALL THE TIME. I started wearing panty liners 24/7. I tried to wait it out but got impatient after a few weeks. I was basically having a light day period every day, which was sort of not the purpose. F 20 2.5 months
1X day
3/17/2010
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SEASONIQUE  (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL):  This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin (levonorgestrel) and an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol). It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).   FDA Approval Date: 2006-05-25 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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