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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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR MICRONORCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE		DATE ADDED
 
 4  can't have estrogen Fewer periods. when I first started taking it I had no period for 6 months. Now has leveled off to one every 47 days. No weight gain. No acne. Breast tenderness experiance a week before my period. cramps are a bit worse, but period is generally short. no mood changes F 20 2 years
 11/14/2007
 1  heavy bleeding cyst like pimples on hairline, pain in legs, loss in appetite although extremely bloated and weight gain, mood swings (emotional tears & anger), loss of hair in shower, blood clot bleeding, severe cramping, fatigue F 40 30 days
 11/11/2007
 2  Contraception Excessive hair loss, fatigue, depression, irregular periods, minor weight gain Was taken off TriCyclen b/c of my age & smoking altho I'd never had a problem with that brand. Has taken me two years to figure out I'm better off without this one; my husband got a vasectomy & I'm already feeling better - more energy, no more hair loss! Would rather have a longer period than deal with the side effects. F 41 2.5 years
 11/9/2007
 2  bc while breastfeeding depression shocked by the depth of depression and dealing with a 7 month-old at that! Now I am so surprised that my gyn would prescribe this for a new mom...wondered if it was post-partum + the side effect of micronor....worse I have ever felt.... F 36 3 months
 10/28/2007
 2  headaches on estrogen hair loss, depression, irregular periods, feeling like early pregnancy, extreme breast pain, occasional nausea, started to panic about my hair and stopped using this drug no bloating, no problem with weight gain and acne F 43 10 weeks
 10/21/2007
 2  birth control as at risk of clot gained 8 pounds, dizzyness, long heavy bleeds and breakthough bleeding when not on 'period' cramping, breast pain, tiredness, depression, discharge increase. I eat well and xcercise and not had these problems before. except depression which i had under control been on it for 6 months been to doctor who keeps telling me it will settle down in a month or two or SIX!! F 26 6 months
 10/6/2007
 3  contraception Spots on arms and shoulders, long periods and so far 3 periods in a month and a half one lasting over 2 weeks. lose of sex drive F 26 1.5 months
 9/29/2007
 1  birth control, endometriosis bloating started next day. acne. I had a facial yesterday and the same products my clinician used on me with no problem one week before I started micronor severely burned my skin. My face is a mess and hurts! Micronor was the only change since my last facial. I work out and eat very well. I have gained 6 pounds in 15 days. i can't find any other birth control that will work for me. this is not it either! F 34 15 days
 9/23/2007
 2  Unable to take combined pill Weight gain of 1 and a half stones (18 pounds), bloated feeling, tiredness, lack of sex drive, and worst of all TERRIBLE acne, which I never suffered from as a teen. Am goin to give up this drug ASAP and use condoms, as it has ruined the skin on my face. I cleanse tone & moisturise twice daily yet still have terrible acne, which I believe is caused by this pill. F 23 2 years
 9/12/2007
 5  heavy prolonged periods not bc all of my side effects so far have been really good. increased sex drive and sensitivity. i had one really bad headache and none since then. one light period so far. more energy.some leg pain. so far i really have had a great experience. i worried about it a lot after reading all of this but i started taking it anyway because i couldnt stand the bleeding another day and i have been really glad so far, as long as this period stops in a timely manner i will continue to be happy. sex is great!! i must have really needed this drug. F 42 6 weeks
 9/6/2007
 1  birth control terrible breast pain - i mean terrible. They swelled to twice their normal size but were very hard and unmovable as if i had implants. i am going to book an appoinment with my gp and change my brand. i never had problems with mycrogynon. F 43 6 months
 9/1/2007
 3  Migraines and High Blood Pressure Heavy and lengthy periods. Breast pain and tenderness. Weight gain - and I've changed my eating habits since seeing a cardiologist!!!! Bloating and how lovely - acne and on my scalp as well!!!! The cardiologist changed my BP medicine and my BP is under control but I do have to say that the migraines associated with my periods are basically non-existent. But what a cost- acne, weight gain and oh, I forgot the tan/brown spots now showing up on my face....I understand this can happen at my age but all of a sudden when I start taking this medicine --- and none of my three sisters have age spots and they are 10, 12 and 13 years older. When I was a teen I didn't have acne on my scalp or even a pimple or two on my back - which I have now. The second month I bled for 16 days....I wondered where it came from and then the third month I questioned my own thinking because I never bled or even spotted. Wondering about a pregnancy test!! scary thought F 44 4 months
 8/20/2007
 2  Smoker Breakthrough bleeding, feel like I am gaining weight, bloated! Almost on it one month and now am breaking out on my face like I am 18 again....Plan to stop ASAP and find another alternative after talking to my obgyn. F 39 1 months
 8/16/2007
 3  Breastfeeding the negative: hairloss, no sex drive, weight gain (gained about 15 lbs bringing me from a size 2 to 6!), dizziness the positive: no period at all!! It's great if you want to sacrifice your bodily image for no menstral cycle! As of right now I am quitting! lol F 24 4 months
 8/13/2007
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 2  Endo, heavy periods, spotting Weight gain (7-8 lbs) Periods went from 3 days, one of which was very very heavy, to 8 days (but light) Some face acne Month 1 was excellent - I thought this was a miracle pill! Month 2 and 3 were not great. Although cramping did diminish, the spotting continued and 8 day period was not at all good. All in all, with the weight gain, and no real relief from my symptoms, this pill is not for me. I quit after 2.5 months and now, two weeks after stopping my cramping seems to have subsided, I no longer spot and have not had a period yet. I'm sure my body will come back to normal in no time (and that's too bad!) I don't worry about birth control - I had my tubes tied a while ago. F 46 3 months
 8/6/2007
 2  I was taking this for blood pressur Very Very long periods. The first month I didn't have a period. Then, the next month my period wouldn'y stop. Bleed for days very heavy. I was taking this because the compound bc pill made my blood pressure go up, but I would rather go back to taking it. I don't like bleeding all the time, and my husband hates it also. F 37 4 years
 8/4/2007
 1  birth control while partial breastf dizziness, lightheadness, lots of hair loss (in clumps daily), leg pains, long heavy period within 5 days of taking pill, headaches, vaginal dryness, ankle pain, bloating thought significant hair loss was due to pregnancy but realized that my son is 2 months old & hair loss began 1 week after after starting micronor. painful period, will be stopping tonight. F 32 2 weeks
 7/31/2007
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 4  birth control - high blood pressure No side effects. seems to be working okay. Was taken off triphasel because of high blood pressure. I had headaces during the week of no pills. Now no headaches, only thing is I have not had a period in the 3 months I have been on it. I take it every morning at 9 am. F 41 3 months
 7/30/2007
 1  Migraines Dont know yet?!?!?! I am really nervous to take this. I got my first prescription tonight and by these comments...I dont want to take it now. I am getting married in September and figured out I will probably have my period then and i dont want it obviously...I am not on BC because of Migraines..but my Doc suggested this kind...I am so irregular but all these comments are so negative. I am so frustrated with BC. Nothing helps or works!!! F 21
7/26/2007
 1  Nursing baby. Headaches, 3 periods within one month of starting pill, my depression has worsened, stomach aches, hungry all of the time, grumpy, tired............ (need to go on?). F 35 25 days
 7/22/2007

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