ESTROSTEP 21 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.7 (211 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ESTROSTEP 21 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ESTROSTEP 21 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | birth control and regulate period | weight gain. i have gained about 15 lbs in the two years i've taken it. also had an increase in facial hair. and moodiness is heightened for me during pms time - which i never had an issue with before. | the upside: it caused my periods to be like clockwork when they were never even close to regular, before estrostep. also, have had much less intense cramping (used to be so bad i'd pass out), and my periods are much lighter. | F | 29 | 3 years | 9/8/2009 | 4 | As a "vaccination" to ovarian cance | Increased breast size, 20 lbs weight gain, decreased sex drive | I was advised by my OBGYN to take E due to family risk of ovarian cancer. She told me that 10 years on E would drastically reduce my cancer risk. I like the drug with the exception of the weight gain. | F | 48 | 9 days | 7/21/2009 | 5 | Prevent Pregnancy | Zero sex drive | I have been on this birth control for 8 years and overall, I would recommend it to anyone. Not going to lie, the first 4 - 6 months were rough: I was nauseous all the time, I lost a 10 pounds (went from 120 to 110), and had spotting. Once my body got used to it, the drug was a miracle - very light periods at the same hour each month. Major downside - I have absolutely no sex drive and I really believe it is because of the birth control. | F | 25 | 8 years | 7/6/2009 | 2 | Birth Control | very slight weight gain, cramps during period, extremely low sex drive during the "white pills" but felt like i was in heat during "placebo-pills"-week (i never actually took the placebos though.) Pain during sex (deep pain, near cervix probably), slight bleeding after sex. Need more sleep than usual. | I was on Orthotricyclin Lo before, but it was getting too expensive for me, so my doc at school recommended estrostep. I'm hoping that my body will get used to it by the 3rd month. if not, i'm definitely switchin pills again. i'm getting way too many negative side effects from this pill...orthotricyclin NEVER gave me weird/bad side effects. | F | 21 | 1.5 months | 5/16/2009 | 5 | Birth control | The first month, I had horrible diarrhea and stomach cramps when I went on the placebo week, but I'm now thinking it was unrelated to the pills, and just a coincidence. I stopped taking the placebo iron pills just in case, and the problem never returned. | My boobs got huge! Again, could just be a coincidence, but I went from a 34B to a 34D in 2 months. Not complaining though! Also, my sex life is greatly improved - I'm in the mood more often, and orgasm more easily. Hooray! | F | 19 | 3 months | 5/7/2009 | 3 | control symptoms of endometriosis | increase in facial hair, weight gain, increase in blood pressure, change in vision, thinning scalp hair, lots of yeast infections that were hard to get rid of | I take this BC pill continously for endometriosis. I loved that I did not have extreme mood swings around my period time anymore. I did not have anymore horrible cramps at all. It helped some with my acne, but I still have quite a bit of acne. | F | 34 | 3.5 years | 4/6/2009 | 5 | mainly help with severe pms | all positive effects - had the least weight gain. Only one concern - does taking it for a long period of time have negative effects. I am afraid to go off of it because my psychological well being is really important. | I needed a pill to regulate my periods and help ease the severe emotional drama that came 2 weeks before my period. My emotional upheaval would effect my children and my husband. I wound up feeling guilty all of the time. Estrostep took away all of the emotional problems. | F | 44 | 15 years | 1/9/2009 | 5 | Birth Control | At first mood-swings, now increased confidence and high levels of self-assurance, weight gain (20 lbs in 10 years), positive personality changes (I feel very "motherly" towards just about anyone), emotional at times, migrane once a month. | Well, I've been on this for 10 years and it definitely prevents pregnancy. It also has caused me some positive side-effects (increased confidence and kindness towards others) and negative side-effects (major weight gain and a migrane once a month). | F | 29 | 10 years | 12/29/2008 | 4 | prevent pregnancy | Increased discharge, frequent spotting, a few missed periods. | No change in my moderate acne, unfortunately. Slight weight gain that could have been many other factors in my life. No real breast increase. I always spot about a week after my period for 2-3 days. Gyno says it's normal and doesn't bother me too much. But lately my periods have been coming later and later during the inactive pill week and sometimes haven't come at all, which is very worrisome. No mood changes, very high sex drive, can't complain too much. | F | 22 | 4 years | 12/19/2008 | 2 | Birth contol | Nausea, bladder infections, mood swings | The pill worked fabulously the first month - I lost about 10 pounds, had no nausea or headaches. But after that, it's gone downhill. The second month I started getting recurrent bladder infections and the last two months, once I start the last set of active pills, I can count on being nausated in the morning, if not during the whole day. What started out great kind of backfired... | F | 22 | 4 weeks | 11/17/2008 | 4 | Birth Control | Major weight gain in the first 3 months, I went from 120 to 145. I have since been on this pill for 2 years and 3 months with no problems, and I've managed to take and keep most of the weight off. My emotions were crazy for the first 6 months, but everything regulated itself and I feel more like me again. | I'd reccomend this brand. | F | 21 | 2 years | 9/11/2008 | 3 | Endometriosis | Moodiness, cramping in legs while sleeping, increase in anger/easily upset. | This pill wasn't horrible, but it did mess with my emotions. I have always been sensitive and can get upset easily, but I feel like Estrostep made it even worse. I also got angry much easier too. The strangest thing was my legs cramping up at night. It would happen at random times while lying in bed and would really hurt. I noticed it in my upper thighs mostly, but often the entire leg. I have since switched to LoEstrin24 and am feeling much better. Getting more headaches on this one, not sure if that is why though. | F | 21 | 1 years | 7/29/2008 | 4 | Birth Control | mild moodiness, dry skin/ eyes, heavy breakthrough bleeding | Estrostep Fe is hands-down the best birth control I've ever been on. This first time I was on BC, I tried Ovcon. Then I switched to Balziva (THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE). On the advice from a friend, I tried Estrostep. I do not have the extream moodiness that I had on the other 2 pills, or any weight gain. I weigh the same today as I did when I started taking it. I do have breakthrough bleeding, but I have experinced this will other pills. My regular periods are so light, I feel like I can handle the breakthrough bleeding. Over all, its a great pill! | F | 25 | 4 months | 7/4/2008 | 3 | birth control, ovarian cyst | depression, lethargy, weight gain | This is the only bc pill I've ever taken, and I've taken it mostly regularly for almost a decade now. The first 7 years I was on it, I would have given it a 5. My periods were lighter, regular, hardly any cramping. However, in past two years, went off it for stretches and noticed that I had way more energy, lost about 5 pounds each time, etc. Have finally just asked my doctor about switching to something else, though am worried that any other pill will be just as bad w/side effects... | F | 28 | | 7/3/2008 | 5 | birth control/endometriosis | Possible weight gain (5 lbs) | I've been on Estrostep FE for 8 years. It's the only BCP that I've ever tried. I love it!! I used to have awful cramps and very heavy periods. My period are practically non-existent and I don't have any cramping at all. My skin looks great, too. The only complaint that I have is a possible 5 lb weight gain, which is all in my stomach. | F | 31 | 8 years | 4/10/2008 | 3 | birth control | large appetite all the time | i loved how light my periods were and how i always knew when they were going to be, HOWEVER, while on estrostep i've gained around 15 pounds and always have the appetite of a 300 pound man!!! It's really great to know that i'm not the only one who has had this problem with it... | F | 21 | 2.5 years | 2/28/2008 | 2 | birth control | hair loss, mood swings | F | 33 | 8 months | 2/28/2008 | 5 | pregnancy preventtion, acne | I LOVED this pill. I never had any PMS and periods were light and very predictable. Unfortunatly, it is expensive and w/out insurance anymore Doc suggested I try another one. Tried OrthoTriLo and have a lot of symptoms. Trying Loestrin 24. We'll see how that goes. I may end up switching back to Estrostep. | F | 24 | 8 years | 2/27/2008 | 3 | I have cyst | I get migranes and the medicine makes it worse. | I don't really get my period when being on the medicine. Barely any pain and any side effedcts. Great pill exceot for the migranes and weight gain!! | F | 20 | 3 years | 1/24/2008 | 3 | Prevent Pregnancy | I've been on Estrostep for about 2 years and I've gained a ton of weight. I've missed my period a bunch of times - once for 2.5 months when I was sixteen, that was scary... currently in my second missed month, already taken 2 tests and both negative but still nervous. Not fun. I'm moody and incredibly lethargic (probably due to my intense weight gain...) I could sleep for days on end without a thought. This is my only b/c I've ever tried but I think I want to switch. | F | 18 | 2 years | 1/22/2008 |