MICRONOR Reviews (NORETHINDRONE)

Average Rating: 2.1 (709 Ratings)

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MICRONOR  (NORETHINDRONE):  This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It is often referred to as the "mini-pill" because it does not contain any estrogen. Norethindrone (a form of progestin) is a hormone that prevents pregnancy by making vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changing 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. This medication also stops the release of an egg (ovulation) in about half of a woman's menstrual cycles. While the "mini-pill" is more effective than certain other methods of birth control (such as condoms, cervical cap, diaphragm), it is less effective than combination hormone (estrogen and progestin) birth control because it does not consistently prevent ovulation. It is usually used by women who cannot take estrogen. To reduce the risk of pregnancy, it is very important to take this medication exactly as prescribed. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  Birth control while BF DECREASE IN MILK SUPPLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Constant dark spotting, migraines, moodiness, constant hunger, decreased sex drive My Dr. assured me this pill was safe to take while breastfeeding. I stopped taking it when I started noticing a DRAMATIC decrease in my milk supply, I am now working hard to get it back up so I don't have to supplement with formula. My sex drive has become non-existent (not like me), I have been bleeding dark brown blood (sorry TMI) on and off, horrible migraine headaches twice a week, extreme moodiness, and hungry all of the time. I already feel better after being off of it for 3 days! F 39 1 months
1X day
1/30/2011
 4  Migraines Only side effect tiredness. This pill has been great so far for me. I had to stop taking civets cause of headaches. Then I took cezarette for 5 months but bleed almost every day, really bad spots, depression. Stopped it and was put onto micronor and my mood immediately lifted back to normal, sex drive cane back, skin got better, stopped bleeding. The only side effect is I get tired earlier but I sleep for longer. So overall it's definitely been a good pill choice for me. F 28 1 months
350mg 1X day
1/22/2011
 1  Birth Control but am breastfeeding Major insomnia & major mood swings. I just had a baby 2 months ago & my doctor suggested I get on this pill for birth control since I am still breastfeeding. It is horrible!! I had no hormonal issues after I had the baby, but once I started taking this pill I was having major mood swings. I stopped taking it after 10 days. Also, I was having major insomnia!!! F 30 10 days
1X day
1/10/2011
 1  recommended by the nurse no period what so ever during the time l was taking it and gained major k.g's and a very big stomach also came with it, no sex drive and my hair started to to thin. have come off the pill now 6 months still no period F 33 365 days
1X day
1/6/2011
 1  birth control, PMS pain excruciating pain with periods, irregular periods that would last 2 weeks, oily skin and hair, depression The first period I had on this thing I thought I was having a kidney stone it was so bad. If I was 20 minutes late taking this pill I would painfully bleed for 2 weeks and I'd hurt the entire 2 weeks. I have fibromyalgia and I can't take estrogen because I get migraines with aura. I got my doctor to put me on Implanon and I'm so glad I did because I don't have the pain anymore. It's hard enough having a chronic pain condition, I just can't deal with painful periods on top of that. I wish I had never taken this. F 22 2 months
1X day
12/21/2010
 1  Birth Control Panic Attacks, Depressions, Mood Swings, Manic, Decreased Sex Drive, very long period I will start be saying that I am extremely sensitive to medications, and have had adverse reactions to several other birth controls so I do not assume this would be true for everyone, but this has been a total nightmare for me. During my first week on this pill I felt off, sort of depressed. I assumed it was just some family issues. By week two I was having full on panic attacks and periods of mania, going from being completely distraught to extremely happy in a few hours. I was petrified, I had no idea what was going on and started calling psychiatrists. After a day and a half of the worst, I realized what was happening and came off of the pill. It's been four days and I am still having symptoms although there has been a definite improvement. Not sure if it's just withdrawal from stopping mid month at this point, but it's been a scary couple of weeks. Thanks for all your posts. It's what made me realize what was happening. F 30 14 days
1X day
12/14/2010
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 3  to avoid risk of blod clots Ahhhh first week had heaviest period ever that didn't stop I'm talking had to wear adult diapers constant sick to stomach feeling frequent vomitting back aches from hell haven't had acne in years now its all everywhere constant unsatisfiable hunger cry for no reason hate the idea of sex I hope it goes away as timw goes on this is rediculous its hard to function in every day like this pill makes me soooo hungry and within hours of eating I throw up F 26 2 months
1X day
11/18/2010
 1  High Blood Pressure Since, taking this pill, I have been on a constant period. I have stuck with it as I was on a different mini pill before this one, but it made me feel depressed, and i've never felt depressed in my life. Since taking Micronor I've felt completely better!!! However, after sticking on the mini pill in total of 9 months, i I have now settled into a regular pattern of bleeding heavily for the first 5 days followed by 13 days of a dulling down period, then a one day break before the cycle starts again. This does not make me feel attractive at all!! Nor is my boyfirend very impressed. I was originally on Cilest the combined pill, whoich controlled my periods well and I had nearly perfect skin. But due to my nurse saying I had high blood pressure, I've been told I can only take the Mini pill. I was told that it will take time to settle into a pattern as your body is clearing out. But I seem to be loosing a lot of blood a bit too regulalrly for my liking. But i don't want to give i up in case period free days are just round the corner. So be warned the majority of people who take this pill, are not perid free!! F 23 6 months
1X day
11/18/2010
 1  birth control headache,extreme cramping like mini labor pains,back pain,pain in legs,tired,zero sex drive. could not take estrogen due to smoking.After being single for 8 yrs finally met a good man,been "courting" for 2yrs.sex on the brain the whole time,finally did the deed and sex on my mind every minute every day..started pill and cant even get a tingle going.The worst is the cramps that started a week ago.stopping this pill TODAY. Not worth the side effects. F 45 12 days
35mg 1X day
11/14/2010
 4  Sever Headaches and Cramps At the beginning, slightly under the weather(no depression), hungry more often. I was prescribed this by my OB/Gyn because of the sever headaches I endured every month and the dibilitating cramps also(they kept me out of school for at least two days). Before Micronor I was takign naproxen(Aleve) and it was causing severe damage to my stomach because I had been taking it for long. So far I have been pleased with Micronor. My periods were 5 days but now they last about +12days, then its gone for 2wks then my period starts again.This is the only down part that I have had. My dr. warned me about gaining weight because Micronor increases appetite, I didn't hawe any problems with weight gain. As for my headaches and cramps they are gone. I still have slight headaches but nothing compared to before, and my cramps are 10x better. The fact that I dont have to miss or work is great. F 19 3 months
.35 1X day
11/2/2010
 3  I had headaches w/ other pills random bleeding, slightly more irritable, longer periods, pelvic pain. i started taking the generic brand errin in april of 2010. i was put on it by planned parenthood after i had a headache for 3 months straight on their lutera (spelling could be wrong) and they said that micronor would help with that. it did. for the first 2 months of taking it, i had longer periods. before i was taking it i had my period for about 5-7 days. now after taking it have for about 10-12 days. this month (october) i have had my period 3 times for 4-7+. it could be the fact that i havent exactly taken it perfectly on time. other than this month and the beginning i had pelvic pain, i dont have many problems with it. i wouldnt recommend it to anyone unless they had similar problems with other birth controls. F 19 7 months
1X day
10/27/2010
 2  Birth control I noticed almost immediately bloating which subsided after a few days. Things I have suffered since (and I can't say for sure whether they're from this pill as it has not been proved) are dizziness, nausea and fatigue - to the extent I took a pregnancy test even though I'd had two periods! I also am now getting leg cramps, restless legs at night and severe hair loss. I have also noticed more hair on my top lip and I get more spots now around my chin and mouth. I have also had muscle and joint aches, tearfullness and feeling low, though not depressed. All the latter have been about a month after taking. I also suffer constantly from an upset stomach for about a month now. Breast lumps have appeared. My periods have remained the same cycle length, but the period itself lasts almost a whole week and sometimes it is clotty with a heavy first two days. F 30 3 months
1X day
10/18/2010
 3  Premenopause Weight gain, no motivation (improved after a couple of weeks), fatigue, no libido (improving), hungry all the time, cravings, breast pain (tolerable), greasy scalp but dry limp hair, the soles of my feet have become extremely painful & I can't tell if its the Jolivette or my shoes! Rare abdominal pain. I started taking this for extremely heavy periods, terrible insomnia that followed by hormonal cycle, no libido. Despite the side effects above, I feel much more emotionally stable. The lack of motivation has lifted and I am tired but motivated! I sleep the deepest I have in years with no sleeping pills but still wake up tired. I tried regular bcp's first & bled for 22 days straight than never had a period after the pack ended. Just finished my first month on these and period has lasted over a week but was not super heavy and is easing. Was told it could take 3 months for my body to adjust. F 44 2 months
30mg 1X day
10/17/2010
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 4  Headaches Irritability, mood swings, fatigue, horrible PMS, breast tenderness. I had been on TriCyclen Lo for about four or five years before Micronor. I began having extremely irregular periods, lasting 14 days, that were two weeks apart. Having a period this long and this often is taxing on a person physically and mentally and I'm prone to headaches. The NP switched me to Micronor. Going into the 2nd month, I began feeling very tired. I had also just started a new job and I'm sure that contributed as well. I was hesitant to blame the birth control. However, after adjusting to my job I still felt tired all the time (even after a restful, uninterrupted sleep), was very irritable, and was pretty moody. I went to the clinic at about 4 months of being on Micronor. My NP said it could be the pill, but she wanted to test for vitamin and mineral deficiencies. I take a multivitamin but low and behold, my urine analysis showed a serious magnesium deficiency. The NP recommended a 420mg magnesium oxide supplement daily as well. It's been a month and my breast tenderness has disappeared(they were sore ALL month before) I also feel more energetic, but it will take time to get back to my original energy level. I've had one period since with minimal PMS symptoms; I was so sick of being a crying/angry mess at my period. To all ladies having adverse symptoms: get tested for deficiencies. It's sometimes unknown that the pill can deplete vitamins and minerals (especially at period time). While some symptoms are technically caused by the pill, they can also be remedied. F 26 5 months
0.35 mg 1X day
10/8/2010
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 4  Birth Control Increased hair growth on legs and face (especially my chin), no period for 9 months (probably due to extreme diet and training), then every 1.5 months, cramps and heavy bleeding when my period finally showed up. May I just say what a relief it is to know that other people also experienced increased hair growth!! I come from a hairy ancestry (Scottish), so I've always had dark hair on my upper lip, but I now look like Tom Sellek if I don't wax my lip every 2nd week! I also now have to tweeze my chin! Aside from that, I actually found this increased my ability to put on lean muscle mass, which is important for me as a body builder. The change in cycles I would attribute to changing my diet and training in the off-season, as well as any weight that I have gained. For the most part, I really like this one, and not having a period doesn't faze me at all. I also don't find I have to take it the same time every day - as long as it's within 3 hours (of my usual 9pm timing), I'm not affected. F 26 1 years
1X day
10/8/2010
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 4  Didn't want to take estrogen In the first few months: Constant spotting, heavy period, moodiness, oily scalp, fatigue. Now: No period (a plus), bloating (might be due to irregular diet).. took a while but my body is adjusting. I am a competitive athlete so I'm limited to the types of birth control I can take that don't interfere with muscle gain. If I am more than 30 mins late, I get a horrible period. Other than that, I have been satisfied. Tried the nuva ring first and turned me off to bc with estrogen forever. F 30 3.5 months
35 1X day
10/7/2010
 1  couldn't take estrogen pro-longed bleeding between periods, longer and heavier periods, headaches, swelling in legs, sore breasts, weight gain, acne, mood swings Not recommended!! F 29 3 months
35 1X day
10/6/2010
 2  can't take estrogen I have been bleeding now for 12 days with unusually annoying cramps. Before taking this pill, my period would last at most 6 days. I have dry skin and now all of a sudden I'm breaking out with pimples on my face. I have been taking this pill ON TIME everyday thanks to my cell phone alarm. My period seems to get lighter a couple hours before I have to take the pill but then a couple hours after I take it, I'm bleeding heavy again. I don't see the "good" in getting a period for a month then no period for 7 months. Your body is supposed to have a period. The long period has caused me stress beings I can't make love with my fiance and lets face it, who likes to be on their period? At this point, I'd rather have a baby. Dislike F 25 12 days
35 1X day
10/3/2010
 4  Birth Control No periods, slight weight gain. I was put on this pill because the Planned Parenthood gave me no other option. I get nervous when I go in there because they always give me a hard time, so when the check my blood pressure it's always elevated (even though I brought in a note from my primary doctor saying that my blood pressure was perfectly normal). I've been on it since mid July and have had absolutely no periods. I have also noticed a slight weight gain although I work 2 jobs and am constantly on my feet. Even though I felt no difference in appetite, mood swings, etc etc I took a pregnancy test and it came back negative. I actually feel much better after reading all the feedback and finding out it isn't uncommon for people to not have periods on this pill. F 21 3 months
1X day
9/29/2010
 2  Birth Control I am moody, irritable, maybe weight gain, bleeding every other week, there might be more that I am unaware of, severe lack of sex drive I am taking this becuase I had highblood pressure and was breast feeding. I havent been on BC for 9 years so this is really strange, I do beleive this pill is the main cause for my moodiness and no sex drive F 39 10 months
.35 1X day
9/29/2010
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