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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 3  Edometrial Polyps Decreased sex drive, less natural lubrication, breast tenderness, cramping for longer time, but less severe, weight gain of 15 lbs! OVARIAN CYSTS! It did help the polyps from growing back after a D&C, however giving me ovarian cysts wasn't a plus! Took this pill from March of 08 through Sept 08 in the Jolivette form .35 mg. Could NOT lose weight at all. Was at the gym every day for 1.5 hrs and bike riding for 2-3 hrs on Sunday... eating 1200 calories a day... and would still GAIN. WTH! Nearly had laparoscopy for the cysts until I found that the drug can cause them, right now we're monitoring the cysts to see if they stop now that I'm off. Dr. putting me on Demulen now... that looks like an emotional rollerocaster. Oy! F 38 6 months
10/8/2008
 1  unsure none yet Hi guys I am 19 have a boyfriend tat i love but he puts up with quit alot i allready tryed the depo(jag)was on it for 3 years and i was a mess so any way ... ive just sat in a family planning clinic for 2 and a half hours boaring but has to be done ok so told da doc i had da implantion (match stick) or aka thing in ur arm i got it done 6 or 7 months ago and told my doc wasnt feeling very comfortable with it any more... doc?? y me..depression,emotional,sad,unhappy,period last 2weeks maby more,sore tummy,nasty,crying most of the time,screaming at my b.f and blockin every1 close to me out and dats not me at all doc..ohhhh ryt emm hemm i see me..i want it takin out of my arm... doc.. emm yea ok well maby u should try takin da pill it will sort out ur irrugular bleending me..ok (scratchin my head wonderin y she has givn me dis pill wen i have a implanon in my arm that last for 3 years??)so off i went thinkin it would be ok till i read all these reviews should i take the pill w F 19 0 days
10/8/2008
 1  Birth Control & to lighten periods A full on period every other week, migranes that last for about 5 days, spots and excema and thrush. I had pretty regular periods before going on micronor and now its every other week and they are painful too. My skin has never looked so bad in all my life with breakouts and random patches of excema all over my arms. Its just horrible!!! F 19 3 months
10/5/2008
 2  birth control brown spotting for three weeks at a time, irregular period (if at all), weight gain, acne, nausea if took during the day; I had to take it at night so I didn't get sick. I was taking this pill because I was experiencing many side effects while on the combined pill. This pill didn't do much better. While my cramps were less, the addition of acne, weight gain, and constant brown discharge have inspired me to stop the pill completely. I'm 33 years old and if it happens, it happens. I've been off micronor for 2 weeks now, and my face has completely cleared up! I feel great and just finished my regular period. Oh yeah, and no more brown discharge. I'm very happy on nothing! F 33 9 months
9/25/2008
 4  To prevent pregnancy Tender breasts for a short time, light spotting in between periods I liked being on the Micronor pill. My emotions were completely haywire on other birth controls, but on Micronor I felt like myself again! F 22 9 months
9/8/2008
 4  Prevent pregnancy Very mild spotting and sore breasts I've been on this for a few months after being on nothing for over 2 years. My doctor said it would regulate me and I was nervous after reading several reviews that it doesn't regulate cycles very well. So far and i've only been on it 3 months, my cycles have been every 28 days (which is wonderful since before that they were like every 4 to 7 weeks that I'd get one) I haven't had any weight gain or anything. I did have 2 days a very very very minimal spotting the first month adn that was 4 or 5 days into the pill. I didn't even need a pad or anything for it though and my breasts are a little more tender 8 to 10 days through the pill each month. So far I love it and I don't have the pesky migraines I used to get with the ortho tri cyclen pill. F 24 3 months
9/8/2008
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 3  Birth control Heavy periods, severe breast tenderness, crampy periods, At first this pill was great, but after about a year, I started getting serious PMS: Lots of cramps, extreme breast tenderness (I couldn't even sleep on my tummy), heavy periods and irritability. I went off this pill and all symptoms stopped immediately and I felt normal again. F 30 2 years
8/18/2008
 1  Birth Control Pregnancy I took Micronor precisely as described and still became pregnant two months after starting it. F 26 2 months
7/12/2008
 1  heavy periods depression started within days of using Micronor, weight gain/ bloating, my period is longer than before My husband had a vasectomy many years ago so I have not been on birth control pills in a long time. I asked my doctor about going back on the pill to help with heavy periods. I'm having the longest period I've had in a long time. Very annoying. F 40 40 days
6/14/2008
 1  birth control while breastfeedign Started side effects when weaning breast feeding: anxiety, mood swings, dizziness, headache, terrible facial and back acne. Continued micronor after breastfeeding to avoid estrogen BCP. Finally figured out that the pill might be causing these symptoms. Stopped it 3 months ago and started feeling better very slowly, but still having mild side effects. Wondering how long it will take my body to get back to normal? F 32 1 years
6/5/2008
 3  Blood Pressure Increased hunger, Weight gain, constant tender/swollen breasts, breakthrough bleeding All Micronor is not created equal. I took Ortho Micronor for 2 years and was fine and then stopped for 6 months and now the pharmacy gave me Watson Jolivette generic substitute and it has been a challenge. F 37 60 days
6/1/2008
 4  birth control light spotting and relatively consistent light bleeding. no real period yet though. I like it so far, though hope the light spotting will go away. I get nervous when I don't take it at the right time every day, though I have set my phone alarm to remind me and am usually very good about it. F 26 27 days
5/27/2008
 2  birth control Terrible anxiety and depression. The mood swings are intolerable. I am NOT prone to mood swings, but since taking this pill I have constant anxiety and depression, especially the week before my period. It is extreme and severe and really rather frightening. I don't know if this is a temporary effect - I've been on the pill for two months - but the anxiety and depression are disrupting my life. I almost quit my job and broke up with my boyfriend during this last round of PMS, and even if it is a temporary/initial side effect, it simply is too disturbing to endure. F 40 2 months
5/25/2008
 1  birth control prolonged bleeding i am usually regular and have 28 day cycle been taking this since Jan had breakthrough bleeding almost every week heavy prolonged periods am coming off this tonight! F 43 5 months
5/25/2008
 1  birth control irregular heavy bleeding and cramps even though my period just ended, fatigue, mood swings, severe depression, crying spells and suicidal thoughts, pain and burning during sex due to vaginal dryness I took this drug because my doctor told me it shouldn't have the emotional side effects as the combination pill. It is day five and I have very heavy spotting and cramps, as if I am on my period all over again even though it just ended a week ago, and I feel very emotional and depressed and started crying uncontrollably and feeling suicidal. I would not recommend this drug to anyone. I don't think I can be on birth control because it is just not worth it F 22 5 days
5/24/2008
 1  combo drugs raising BP and weight bleeding every 2 or so weeks.. not regular bleeding.. just 2-3 days.. took for almost year. Huge breasts.. very annoying. Fog like existence. I went off Micronor because I was sick and tired of bleeding every couple of weeks. I went off it in Dec 2007, called OB in March 2008 due to lack of period. I was put on drugs to start my periods.. had a small period but it is now May 2008 and I haven't started my period.. I am not pregnant. I'm just glad I got off of this 14 months before we plan to have kids... I wouldn't have been happy if this happened when I wanted to start! Beware.. this stuff messes up your system. The ring, patch, and normal BC with both hormones did not stop my periods when I stop taking them... becareful ladies! F 31
5/21/2008
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 3  irregular periods fine for around 2 years then acne, aches,numbness and tingling in hands and feet,nausea (severe) fatigue like no other no periods at all, feel bloated, weight gain, feel down and anxious loved it at first cos there were no periods occasionally sore heavy breasts, and a little cramping and I did gain about 10lbs but compared with the way I was it was great. after a few months seeing the doc with numbness and tingling , now nausea, weepyness fatigue and generally feeling low and anxious he reccommends I give it a rest as all my problems could be related to the micronor, so im on the second day without it and to be honest I do feel a little less weepy and not so bloated. Hopefully it will get better and better will give it a couple of months and add another comment, or you can email me F 43 2.5 years
5/1/2008
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 2  birth control, no estrogen no weight gain, no change in mood,no loss of sex drive, but about two weeks into it i had light spotting for 2-3 days. Still yet to have had a period. I was hoping for regularity, but not such luck. I have blood clotting problems and so I can't take estrogen pills, so this was the only option. I love that that it doesn't make me feel any different, but constantly worrying that I'm pregnant sucks. It's not bad if you don't want a period, but I would suggest using a second type of contraceptive (condoms?) so that you don't have to worry aobut getting your period. F 18 2 months
4/21/2008
 5  IRREGULAR, HEAVY PERIODS None! No side effects. Had a long list of side effects on combined pills!! And they weren't as effective as Micronor @ controlling bleeding. No weight gain, periods went from every 21 days to 30 days!!! F 35 7 months
4/17/2008
 5  birth control no side effects but tender breast. I think the more you read what everyone else is having you think you are experiencing the same. If you think you are depressed, it will make you depressed. If you and your partner are happy there should no reason to be depressed unless its for another reason. Give it a chance , i did research on POP and this is the most far best one out there as in the ingredients and levels used in the pill. F 36 1 weeks
4/17/2008

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