SEASONIQUE Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL)

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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,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
 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
 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
 5  Migraines, Heavy periods I started Seasonique as an attempt to help with my severe migraines. Heavy periods helped bring on these migraines(whether it was from so much blood loss or hormonal changes). This med helped tremendously. 1st few months had odd spotting/etc as others complain about. Since then haven't actually had a single period at all. Was concerned at first about this but gyn said it was fine. Stopped taking once during the past years due to cost and migraines almost immediately began severity again. Hope to NEVER need to stop this med again. It has been a lifesaver! I have gained weight/ decreased libido but it is worth it a million times over. Migraines stop my entire life so the trade off is just gotta happen. F 37 3 years
9/30/2013
 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
 5  Heavy bleeding on my period. I sometimes have mild headaches as well as discharge but that's pretty normal while taking birth control. Other than that I love this medication. I have not had any problems with it. F 19 3 years
6/6/2014
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 5  Polycystic ovaries, endometriosis Light spotting This is the best thing to ever happen to me. My periods were so bad that even with prescription pain meds, I was still home from work on the couch crying. Now they only come once every three month and even then they are light and much less painful. The spotting happened in the first pack, but since then it hasn't happened. I can't say enough about how this has helped me. F 24 10 months
2/14/2015
 5  Bad periods When I first started taking it my period lasted for three weeks, I gained 5 pounds, and my breasts were very tender. After those first three weeks I feel great. 2 pounds have come off, my mood swings have vastly improved, and I no longer have headaches every day. I also have more energy! This has really helped "even me out." F 36 2 months
9/10/2016
 5  Heavy cycles It was wonderful. The only side effect was angood one. My hair was manageable and was immune to humidity and rain. NO longer on it and my hair is horrible! F 55 2 years
5/21/2017
 5  Heavy cycles It was wonderful. The only side effect was angood one. My hair was manageable and was immune to humidity and rain. NO longer on it and my hair is horrible! F 55 2 years
5/21/2017
 5  Heavy cycles It was wonderful. The only side effect was angood one. My hair was manageable and was immune to humidity and rain. NO longer on it and my hair is horrible! F 55 2 years
5/21/2017
 5  Less periods I haven’t experienced any side effects..I love them and enjoy only having 4 periods a year F 37 6 years
10/24/2017
 5  Birth Control, Shorter Periods I have had no side-effects while taking this medicine. You MUST take it at the same time every day. I believe that's why I haven't had any breakthrough bleeding. The manufacturer's website offers a great discount for those with or without insurance. Take this medication at the same time every day. While I still get mild cramps during my "pill period", Cataflam and Lortab work to tame those. I highly recommend this pill to those who want shorter/lighter periods and four periods a year. This pill is great. F 27 1 years
1 TABLET 1X day
3/28/2010
 5  Endometriosis & Ovarian Cyst Initial period "flood" during first pack (approx. 2 weeks); told to stop taking for one week, then restart. Worked like a charm! Seasonique has become my best friend! I began taking it after experiencing an unholy trinity of reproductive issues during the fall of 2008 (uterine fibroids, severe endometriosis, and a complicated ovarian cyst). My abdomen was huge, looked like I was pregnant, and I had severe pelvic pain all the time, not just during periods. I got anemic because my periods became super heavy and I dropped a lot of clots. I would just come home everyday and curl up in bed in the fetal position. However, surgery and Seasonique gave me back my life. Now my periods come every 3 months, are almost cramp-free and super light. Never had bad acne, but my skin is awesome now. My boobs also got bigger. Love you, Seasonique makers! F 31 2 years
1X day
9/30/2010
 5  Birth Control The first pack I was on I spotted a lot and got about two bad headaches a week. All the packs after this I would spot once a pack for about two days then I'm back to normal. It controlled my cramps and gave me a much lighter peroid. I would have to recomend this to anyone looking for a form of birth control. I have found it to work with minimal side effects. I have no complaints about getting a light, painless period once every three months. F 17 1 years
1X day
12/29/2010
 5  Birth Control Initial weight gain. Spotting. After 1 full year on Seasonique, my spotting (during when I would normally have a period) stopped and my weight stopped fluxuating. I LOVE Seasonique, and reccomend it to friends. It does not give me as many crazy hormone changes and mood swings as my last BC did. F 28 3 years
1X day
8/4/2011
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 5  regulate period none! Never had break through bleeding or spotting at all. Cramps and PMS are nothing compare to without or on other pills. Best pill I've found and cannot imagine going back to a normal cycle pill and dealing with having a period every 28 days! Probably adds some extra water weight, but you're not going to gain any significant weight unless you eat more. Just not possible, but guess it's easier for people to just blame it on the pill. F 22 1 years
1X day
9/3/2011
 5  fewer periods I haven't noticed any except brownish discharge when I wipe and a tiny amount on pad on wk 9 on first pack of 90 day pills. But other than that... Nothing F 29 2 months
11/24/2012
  

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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