ORTHO-NOVUM 7/7/7-21 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE; NORETHINDRONE; NORETHINDRONE)Average Rating: 3.2 (134 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ORTHO-NOVUM 7/7/7-21 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ORTHO-NOVUM 7/7 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Regulate My Period | I have exspierenced SEVER acne on my cheeks and forehead, that I just recently gotten rid of when I was on Ortho Tri-cyclen & Low. | Did however regulate my period. | F | 18 | 7 months | 4/2/2008 | 5 | birth control | none | began this pill at 19 and took it consecutively w/ no problems til 15 years later (began spotting a little). my obgyn switched me to Loestrin Fe...terrible! the abnormal bleeding i'm experiencing now is nowhere near the spotting i've experienced during the last few months on Ortho Novum. being 35 now, i understand my body is a different; hormonal changes whatnot. she has switched me to Ortho 1 35? (i'll be starting that next month). all in all, this is a good b/c pil...periods were always regular; light to medium flow; no cramping, no weight gain, etc. i asked if i could she switch me back but advised against it (due to my sudden irregular bleeding) | F | 35 | 15 years | 3/10/2008 | 5 | Reduce period intensity; BC | None | I have had no negative side effects to date (knock on wood) and have had periods that consist of very light flow every other month. This pill completely got rid of my severe cramps and my irritability. | F | 27 | 9 years | 3/3/2008 | 2 | Birth Control | depression, irritability, decreased libido, breast tenderness, weight gain | Took the generic (Necon 7/7/7) and felt like an utterly different person. Went from up-beat, high-energy involvement in life to sudden and persistent depression (crying, anxiety, lack of motivation, desire to withdraw) within three days of use. I'm bipolar type II, a very slow cycler, had been stable for several months - this stuff snatched me right out of a steady upswing. Was seriously and increasingly irritable (aggressive, easily angered, overreacting). Before starting pill, was very affectionate and enjoyed active sex with husband several times weekly. By 2nd dose, had trouble lubricating and couldn't even masturbate to orgasm (never happened, before); by day four, sex-drive had completely shut down, sore breasts - no sex or even physical closeness for rest of the week I was on this. By the time I stopped taking it, I'd gained over five pounds without any significant change in diet and had sudden, constant, gnawing hunger between meals (didn't indulge it - we have a strict meal sc | F | 25 | 10 days | 2/9/2008 | 5 | Birth Control | No problems with side effects. | I have been on Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 for 13 months now and have had absolutely no side effects with this pill. Although I never had much of a blemish problem to begin with, I did notice that it did clear up my skin. Also, no weight gain, which was something I was worried about when I first got on the pill. I would definitely recommend this pill to others. Just make sure to try and take it at the same time every day. | F | 22 | 1 years | 12/24/2007 | 3 | Birth Control | First month experienced no cravings, no mood swings and no period(UNUSUAL)...which is great but I am know into the 2nd week of the pack, of my 2nd month with Ortho-Novum 777, and still NO period and broke out with major facial acne (UNUSUAL AGAIN!) | Am confused and no doctor wants to help me. They just tell me to keep taking the pill. Didn't even care to ask any symptoms. | F | 25 | 1.5 months | 12/5/2007 | 3 | Prevent pregnancy | Ive been on this pill for two months. The first month I spotted for three weeks and did not get my period. I have just finished my second pavk of pills and have not gotten a period but am experiencing extremely light brown spotting. My face is suddenly ful of acne. | F | 23 | 2 days | 10/11/2007 | 5 | Birth control, acne | I have virtually no side effects with this pill other than slight mood disturbances during the third week of the pack when the norethindrone content increases to 1.0mcg. Even at that, the worst thing I can say is that I become slightly more irritable, but that might simply be due to PMS! | This pill did indeed clear up my acne - in fact, with far more efficacy than tetracycline! Thankfully, I experienced no weight gain on this pill - definitely another plus. | F | 29 | 8 years | 10/10/2007 | 5 | To prevent pregnancy | In the first few months of use I had some break through bleeding. It was very light and only lasted a maximum of two days. | I have had no weight gain, mood swings, cramping, break outs, headaches, stomache aches, etc. I am very happy with this product and would recommend it to anyone. | F | 23 | 5 months | 9/11/2007 | 1 | For Birth Control | I took this pill at when it was first developed, back in 1976. I'm sure it has been greatly improved, however my experience was terrible. I had terrible acne, and mood swings, but the worst part, was when I stopped taking it, a week later, I had terrible bleeding, and cramps. I went to the doctor, and he said I had endemetriosis due to a severe hormonal imbalance. I said you mean because of the Ortho novum? He would not answer. | Perhaps my body is unique, and these side effects probably would not be as severe with other women. | F | 65 | 2 years | 9/11/2007 | 2 | control menopause symptoms | Well I had not had a period for about 2 years and was on Ortho-Prefest which resolved all the hot flashes etc. I switched to Novum 777 because of my health insurance. The instructions were NOT clear at all...it said to start so many days after my period...well I hadnt had one in two years so the pharmacist told her to start taking at day one. After starting it must have forced a period as I started bleeding again. My old cycle was a breeze...2 maybe three days. I am currently going on 10 days and now have to go and see the OBGYN to see whats up. | anyone having experience with this I would love to know if my experience is normal or what you have found. | F | 53 | 30 days | 9/4/2007 | 4 | to control menstraul cycle | Due to insurance coverage the doctor has switched me to Necon. I have been taking it for about 7 months. I have had increased hair growth, but loss of scalp hair. My breast are very sore. My periods are heavier and very painful. I am also having a great deal of swelling in my legs and feet. I had been taking ortho novum for about 12years before this and never had any trouble. | F | 43 | | 8/28/2007 | 5 | Endometriosis; ovarian cysts | N/A | I can't believe it's been 19 years since my doctor prescribed Ortho Novum to me...after completing laser surgery to treat endometriosis and remove an ovarian cyst, I began taking this as prescribed - a preventative for further endo. My first and only experience with oral contraceptives, so I don't have much to compare it with. I usually don't flow at all during menses, maybe a one-day spotting every other month. I'm told this is normal on Ortho for prolonged periods of time (and good with regard to endometriosis remaining dormant and non-threatening to my state of fertility). Somewhere along the line for insurance reasons no doubt I began taking NECON, the generic version. I do not even recall this switch, hence no differences were noted. Severe cramps and PMS prevails, the curse of being female. Ibuprofen (600 mg) enables functionability (never take ibuprofen on an empty stomach, even if it's just a cracker, you need the buffer!) I'd recommend Ortho to anyone. Don't listen to those do | F | 35 | 19 years | 7/28/2007 | 4 | to prevent pregnancy and pms | I loved this pill for 15 years. However, I am stopping the pill because I'm realizing the progetin in it has caused tremendous hair thinning over the years. Also, I realize now it is likely responsible for my "mound-like" acne on my chin. This pill has andryognous effects due to the progestin. Were it not for this, I wouldn't quit taking it. I can't take the generic of this either. It made me feel sick as did ortho tricyclen lo. I am on day one of Yasmin-but nauseous and my thinking feels foggy. However, the progestin in Yasmin is unique as it has no androgynous effects as does Ortho-Novum 7/7/7. If you don't notice hair thinning or acne, it is a great pill-I had no noticeable side effects on this pill for years. | Loved it but my body seems no longer able to tolerate the type of progestin used in this pill. | F | 35 | 15 years | 6/24/2007 | 5 | Birth Control | To this day, I usually get a little nauseated during the first week of each pack (nothing major, but worth noting). Other than that, I've enjoyed this brand a lot more than others (I've previously been on Estrostep, Trivora, Loestrin, and Levlite). I've had to switch brands a lot because I used to experience pains in my legs (which I'm guessing was due to the hormones because I've never smoked and am an average weight of 125 lbs). With Ortho Novum, though, I've never experienced these pains, so I'm sticking to this brand for as long as I can! One major negative side effect worth mentioning is that I was off this pill for one month because I ran out and was out of the country. During that month, I had the worse acne I had ever seen in my life. This was really shocking because I had never even had a zit before, and here I was with really large, deep, cyst-like acne. Even though I experienced that negative effect, while I've been ON the pill, I've never had anything like that h | With this pill, I haven't notice any mood swings, weight gain, or other physical changes. Also, my period is very regular while on it. My period is moderately heavy for about one day, and then gets lighter quickly after that (my period runs Wednesday-Sunday during the reminder week). | F | 23 | 3 years | 6/21/2007 | 5 | Birth Control/Help with Acne/Cramps | I am actually on Ortho-Novum 7/7/7-28 but it wasn't an option to select that specific pill. I love this pill. I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen, Ortho Tri Cyclen-Lo, Ortho Evra ( the patch ) as well. Both Ortho Tri Cyclen pills caused me to gain some weight ( about 10lbs each time ) although they both made me extremely moody. Bonus was my naturally small breasts grew to a lovely full B cup. Out of what I thought was going to be convenience, I switched to the patch. That was a mistake for me. It often folded over in the middle of the patch and stuck together over the course of a few days, it collected lint from clothing so I had that annoying 'band-aid' fuzz, stuck around it and on really hot days when I got sweaty, it would literally slowly slide down from where I had it stuck ( I generally placed it on my bum or pelvic area so it was easier to hide. I didn't want to broadcast to everyone I was on BC by wearing it on my arm ) My gyno put me on Ortho-Novum 7/7/7-28 and my usual 6-8 day H | I had my gyno appointment today and for insurance reasons she is trying to get me onto Alesse. I adore my Ortho-Novum so much I am scared to switch. I am going to fight to stay on my ortho. My best advice, shop around. Follow your gut. I have read some great things about Alesse but for myself, I have a bad feeling about it. Be aware of possible health risks before getting on BC. Your health is your most important asset. Take care of yourselves, ladies! :) | F | 24 | 2 years | 6/11/2007 | 4 | Birth control/regulate periods | I was 16 when I started on Ortho-Novum 7/7/7. Very light spotting rarely during the first few months. Then no problems whatsoever until around age 24 when I smoked infrequently, had some spotting & break-through bleeding. I quit smoking altogether, no problems. Last 6 mos, I started having break-through bleeding occurring closest to the last week of the pill, my libido lessened & I started to get moodier. Dr said my uterus may have changed & my body was responding neg to the different levels of hormones each week. She put me on Ortho-Cept 28. Same dose each week. Only on day 2 of that. | This bc worked well for me for a number of years. I had predictable mood changes, didn't gain any weight, & haven't been pregnant. I would have stayed on it but it makes sense that our bodies change & therefore respond differently after time. I'm also lucky, my body isn't sensitive to medicines. I have friends who are & understand the frustration. | F | 28 | 12 years | 6/11/2007 | 5 | Birth control | Periods regular and short, a few cramps and bloating before periods as is expected. | I began taking Necon 7/7/7 when I was 17 to regulate my totally weird periods and prevent pregnancy. I was very satisfied and it made my periods come like clockwork every month, short and sweet, never too heavy. I switched to Loestrin 1/20 after two years when I began experiencing extreme moodiness which I attributed to the pill, but later realized that mere life situations were causing my moodiness, I'm quite sure it had nearly nothing to do with the pill. HATED Loestrin (NO sex drive) and came back to my old friend Necon recently, moods have been normal, sex drive is back to normal. I shall never stray again! | F | 20 | 3 years | 6/9/2007 | 2 | help with heavy periods | I have been on this pill for just over a month, and I started my period early, near the end of 5 days, my period got HEAVIER than usual, caused me to be anemic, and caused a bunch of other issues I didn't need. I'm not very satisfied with this AT ALL. | F | 18 | 1 months | 5/23/2007 | 4 | Lessen Cramps | I've been taking the necon 777 for 4 months and it has me feeling so jolly sometimes, it's almost unbelievable, then comes the lows of mood swings. I did gain a cup size though. My sex drive is at an all time low. I had really bad dryness in the first 2 weeks, then that sorted itself out. All in all my periods are a bit lighter though I expected it to be a lot lighter, but since this my first try on any pill, I have to be thankful.My PMS monster has toned down. I'd say give this pill a try, give it a few weeks to settle down though. | Slightly lighter period, . Lighter period =less pain, a plus any day.... | F | 30 | 4 months | 5/11/2007 |