SEASONALE Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL)Average Rating: 2.2 (766 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SEASONALE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SEASONALE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | irregular periods | NONE | LOVE LOVE LOVE shorter periodsss only 4 timesn a yr AMAZINGG.. unfortunetky my insurancee switched me to the generic which DOES NOT work for me, break through bleeding for a whole 2months it was horrible. and the reg. seasonale cost too much now that my insurance will only cover the generic brands =[' | F | 20 | 3 years | 7/11/2009 | 3 | Birth Control | The pharmacy gave me Jolessa, which is the generic form of Seasonale, and I started my period on a Saturday, so I was 2 days into my period before I took my first pill. My period went for 7 days which is normal for me. Then it stopped for a week. Then I started to get spotting of brown blood. I thought this was normal, because they warned me about this happening. Then I wasn't SUPPOSE to not have a period that month. I ended up having it though. Which I still thought was normal, because my body was still adjusting to it. But it has now lasted for over a month. When I was suppose to skip over my next period after that It just got heavier. I'm now starting week 11 tomorrow, but If it still is like this on my next pack, I might switch to another birth control. | A friend of mine who supports Planned Parenthood told me they might have given me too weak a dosage because that's what they do for everyone to see how your body takes it. It sucks having a period for SOOOO long. The reason why I started taking this is to only have a period 4 times a year! Way to get my hopes up. I wonder what the difference is between Seasonale and Seasonique? Maybe the latter is a little better? | F | 23 | 10 weeks | 7/11/2009 | 1 | short & lighter periods less cramps | Weight gain, cramping, face breakouts, breakthrough bleeding, fatique, | My situation is different. We can't have anymore kids, but I went on BC for convenience of less periods, lessen my heavy cramps and shorter periods. The first 6 weeks were perfect...though I did notice my face broke out (and it NEVER EVER did before). On 2 occassions I forgot to take the pill and would take two. But at the end of week 6, I started having spotting..no big deal b/c it was a side effect...but I am now almost done with my 7th week and it went from not worrying, to pantyliners, now wearing sanitary napkins/tampons. My cramps have been continuous and dull up til today when it has gotten worse. I called my gyno right away. I peed in a cup, they did an exam, an ultrasound and everything checked out so far. They also took blood, and he told me to keep taking it til they get results in next week. I was going on a biz trip in Barbados and DO NOT want to worry about accidental spottings and cramps the whole time! I dont know why I have to keep taking it if it's really not a necessity for me. So I'm going to stop taking it til my results come, and see what he says. I work out 3days a week, drink lots of water and do body cleansing...and my weight won't budge, I feel bloated, my pooch has grown though I have been busting my ass working out and eating right. Started noticing in the last few days I am TIRED in the middle of the day and have to nap! This is all so not me. Has anyone been on for 7weeks & stopped? if so, how long did it take the breakthrough to stop? | F | 31 | 7 weeks | 7/9/2009 | 3 | birth control | cramping | F | 37 | 3 years | 6/25/2009 | 1 | reduce migraines during period | Bloating, weight gain, oily skin, severe fatigue, loss of sex drive, hot flashes, spotting | I really thought I had a million different things wrong with me and after finding this site - I feel it HAS to be this pill - it all happened at the same time. My husband is getting the big "V" - I'm not dealing with PMS, migraines or this baloney weight gain and fatigue! | F | 41 | 2.5 months | 6/23/2009 | 1 | Painful periods + bc | The everlasting period. About 6 weeks into taking the pill I started what seemed like a normal period, it continued for 2 weeks with a normal amount of flow. The third week I started to flow so heavily I needed a new overnight pad every hour. I became anemic and dehydrated. My dr. had me quit the pill but it took about a week for the bleeding to stop. I also had very sore breasts at the time. | F | 33 | 2 months | 6/15/2009 | 3 | suspected endometriosis | very swollen, tender breasts, weight gain, severe daily heartburn, bleeding for first 3+ weeks | After the first 3 straight weeks of bleeding I had no more bleeding during the 3month pack of pills, which successfully eliminated the cramps, severe sharp pains I had been having which we suspect were endometriosis. Working out and eating really well and not dropping a single pound was enormously frustrating...been off for a couple weeks now and breasts slowly shrinking and slowly dropping pounds. Heartburn was HORRIBLE and ended almost immediately after stopping. Sex was less painful while taking which was a plus. Unfortunately this hasn't completely resolved endomet... but I would never go back on this for weight gain & heartburn. | F | 37 | 3 months | 6/11/2009 | 1 | Hormones & lower period frequency | Weight gain, bloating, mood swings, depression. | I thought this was going to be some sort of miracle pill - only getting my period 4 times per year?? Sounded wonderful...till I started taking it. During the first pill pack, I had my period for just about 6 weeks. My doctor told me to continue taking it & that my body needed to adjust to it. I started the second pack & noticed a whole other bunch of side effects. I'm 5'2" & work out 6 days per week, 2 of which are with a personal trainer. I was extremely fit. Since taking the pill, I have gained over 10 lbs & my stomach is painfully bloated. I cry constantly & feel like I could seriously kill someone. I recently stopped taking it & I can see/feel the difference already. I don't feel bloated or emotional. I think I'll just go back to getting my period every month - the benefit of 4 periods a year just don't outweigh all these awful side effects. | F | 30 | 6 months | 6/10/2009 | 1 | stop period to help anemia | horrible mood swings | After two weeks on seasonale, I was a raging bitch! I stuck it out for a full month to see if it passed or was just a coincidence. NOT A COINCIDENCE, I felt better within 2-3 days of stopping. My hematologist told me to try again (he really wants me to not have a period or blood loss b/c I am severly anemic). So 4 months after I stopped, I started again and was a moody basket case within 10 days of re-starting. I am so glad I found this site because now I know I'm not alone. I switched to loestrin and it's ok so far (3 weeks). | F | 32 | 1.5 months | 6/9/2009 | 5 | birth control | none. | i love this pill. i think getting my period every 3 months is a lot nicer!! i didn't experience any side effects emotionally, but since taking it i've had a lot of trouble with my joints in my knees and shoulders being sore. i'm wondering if it's because of the pill or something else. but nothing else would really explain it?! oh well. still only 1 period every 3 months!! | F | 19 | 3 months | 6/8/2009 | 1 | birth control | Weight gain (approx 1 pound per week), extreme mood swings, depression, headaches, bloating/gas, intestinal pain. | I haven't gained a pound for the past couple of years and as soon as I started Seasonale, I started to put on weight (same diet, etc). Also had a ridiculous number of headaches and became a mega bitch (and I'm SO not a bitchy person!). After 5 weeks on Seasonale I've had enough - I'm now switching and am going to give YAZ a try. | F | 34 | 5 weeks | 5/31/2009 | 3 | birth control, fewer periods | mood swings, depression, migraines, anxiety/panic attacks, irregular bleeding (sometimes a lot, sometimes non-existent), fluctuations in libido. | when I started the first pack, i bleed heavily for 4 weeks straight. 3 packs later, sometime i get a period, sometimes not. it's very inconsistent. when i first started, i had absolutely zero libido with uncomfortable vaginal dryness that made sex painful, now I'm like a sex crazed maniac even my bf can't keep up with me. the fluctuations in libido are disturbing. I've also experience severe depression with suicidal ideations, chronic fatigue, lack of energy, crying for no reason ( i will be driving on the highway and all of a sudden i'm crying hysterically), i'm a total bitch to everyone and my patience is non existent. I have never gotten migraines and it's been so bad recently that I've missed work because i was bedriiden and afraid to move or open my eyes out of fear of making the headaches worse. I get anxious about everything and panic over every little thing that has the potential to go wrong. My bf and I had initially contributed all of these symptoms to stress with work and school but after reading all your comments, it all makes sense. I'm still waiting for the bigger boobs that some of you have talked about here... so far nothing. it does its job but the price you pay in interpersonal relationships and mental health is not quite worth it. | F | 27 | 10 months | 5/28/2009 | 2 | BC | severe depression, weight gain, acne, low libido | I did not get breakthrough bleeding, but it caused me to be severely depressed to the point of not being able to get out of bed in the morning, crying constantly, feeling worthless, etc. Plus it gave my deep cystic acne on my face. | F | 23 | 3 years | 5/27/2009 | 2 | Birth control | severe mood swings, bleeding | This is the first birth control I've ever been on. First week was fine, second week I had 6 days of light brown bleeding, constant dull headaches, and SEVERE mood swings! I got married 6 weeks ago, started taking these 2 1/2 weeks ago, and this last week has been terrible. Happy one minute, then literally 10 minutes later, crying, resenting my husband, feeling unloved and appreciated for no reason.....it has been terrible. It just made me feel weird and a little depressed, which is not my normal personality. I've been off it for 2 days and already can tell a HUGE difference - and so can my husband! | F | 33 | 2 weeks | 5/17/2009 | 1 | PMS and Hormone Regulation | EXTREME IRRITABILITY! SO ANGRY AND SUCH A BAD TEMPER. Even on my worst PMS days, I was a little irritable, but this takes the cake. I have never felt so bad, and I have only been on this pill for 4 days. I would rather find ways to deal with PMS then take this pill and hate the world. | F | 30 | 4 days | 5/14/2009 | 1 | endometriosis | So much blood, beyond irritable (yelling constantly), insomnia, and I feel like I'm going a mile a minute...I feel like I'm going nuts!!!!! | F | 34 | 2 days | 5/12/2009 | 5 | Birth Control | Weight gain. Not major, but did notice a few pounds that I can't attribute to anything else | After struggling through several disastrous pills (Yaz was particularly bad, but others too, with bad acne, moodiness, breakthrough bleeding, headaches) this one finally works. Totally cleared up the acne and made my boobs bigger. | F | 38 | 2 months | 5/11/2009 | 4 | having severe cramps | hardly any side effects some fatigue but nothing major | those of you having month long periods or whatever need to know that if spotting occurs for 4 days, STOP TAKING IT because the body is wanting to have a period. after that you can resume taking it and everything will go back to normal. my doctor told me this | F | 18 | 1 years | 5/9/2009 | 2 | birth control, hormonal regulation | Everything was fine until week 8, and then out of the blue I became extremely depressed, moody, sad and tired. This lasted for a week, and at the end of the week I started the dreaded breakthrough bleeding! It has lasted over 10 days now, it dark brown, light but I have to use a pad or tampon. If I had known that Seasonale causes this I would never have taken it!! | don't take it!! | F | 25 | 9 weeks | 5/5/2009 | 2 | birth control, less periods | I have been on this medication (switched from lo-ovral) For 8 weeks....Since the switch, I have experienced increased acne on face and neck, which i NEVER had before. Breakthrough bleeding for more than 7 days. low sex drive (probably due to the breakthrough bleeding), vaginal dryness, cramping as if I were on my period. Weight gain...8 lbs in 2 weeks!!! | I am not going to finish my pack. I am switching back to my other BC today!! Thank you all for sharing your experiences! I needed to know what was going on... | F | 29 | 60 days | 5/4/2009 |