SEASONALE Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL)

Average Rating: 2.2 (766 Ratings)

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 1  birth control, regulate period my hair fell out, i got to the third packet and bled through HORRIBLE, and had the worst cramps in my whole life for three weeks. This is a really great idea and all with skipping periods but I underestimated the effects on my body. I feel thick, have ZERO sex drive, dryness, and am just mean alot or crying. F 26 6 months
1/8/2009
 2   contant breakthrough bleeding. what the point of taking it if you are going to blled through the whole time F 36 60 days
1/7/2009
 3  Birth Control Off for 1 year and still can't get periods straightened back out At first I loved not having a period. No break through bleeding, no other side effects. Until after I stopped it. TTC now, and can't get my periods normal. F 28 4 years
1/3/2009
 1  Less periods SEVERE acne (never had any acne before), depression, anxiety, night sweats, jerky movements, low sex drive It all makes sense now...I have been taking Seasonale for about 8 months. I have had horrible acne (giant, red, painful bumps) for about six months now and couldn't figure it out. I have never had skin problems my whole life. I've tried everything and it won't go away. I thought these were all random individual problems, but reading this site it makes so much sense now. I've been depressed, but just thought it was normal or I needed to change my meds. I've had jerky movements, which I read is also a side effect and no sex drive at all. I feel relieved that I know why this is all happening, but angry at the same time. I definitely would not recommend this to anyone!! F 32 8 months
12/30/2008
 1  No periods, balance hormones Fatigue, cloudy mind, heavy constant bleeding, low sex drive I have noticed a truly awful difference in myself. I can't think straight and can barely get through the simplest task without wanting to sleep. (Normally my energy is high and I have never napped) I have had period-like bleeding for 7 weeks without a break which may be a contributing factor. I dread the thought of sex. Ever. I am going to stop this craziness, can't wait anymore for it to improve. I do not recommend this pill. F 31 7 weeks
12/29/2008
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 1  BTB, Regulation Major weight gain, depression, lack of sex drive, fatigue, no period at all. I've always been a very active person and my weight was typically between 110-125lbs. I skyrocketed up to 150lbs while on Seasonale. The sad part is, it took me a while to realize what was going on because once I hit the age of 30 it seemed like my metabolism slowed down (as it has done with other members of my family, so I assumed it was a fact of life). I still work out every day, but feel disgusting and bloated. I am going off of it immediately! F 32 6 months
12/28/2008
 3  To regulate my periods Spotting, break through bleeding, increased appetite, increased sex drive, weight gain, I been taking the generic version Quasense for about 11 weeks, since than I've been spotting and having constant breakthroughs. It's like I'm on my period but only lighter. I'm trying to wait it out until the first pack is gone, there's only about a week and a half left. If this contiunes I will seek other options. F 21 11 weeks
12/19/2008
 1  Tried to avoid periods Weight gain, feeling bloaded, feeling tired yet unable to sleep. Constant need to pee. Drinking water like crazy. Dry mouth. I've been on seasonale for two and half weeks and I'm switching back to my regular monthly pill. In barely 17 days I have gained 4lbs, I feel like I've gained 10 though, I'm bloaded, I feel tired all the time yet I can't sleep. I've been up until 2-3am which isn't good considering I'm a mother of 2 year old. I've been going to the bathroom to pee like every 30 minutes. I even thought I was pregnant at some point, but I wasn't. And this middle section pooch I got - I never had that. I do not recommend this pill. It's not worth it. I prefer dealing with regular periods vs. this. F 33 17 days
12/19/2008
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 4  1 year difficulty loosing weight I spotted for a long time on my first pack of pills, but after that first pack everything has been pretty good. Fewer periods, and the periods I did have were extremely light (only needed pantyliners). Other than making it difficult to loose weight even with diet and exercise, I would recommend this to others because I don't really consider that a big enough side affect to cause me not to like this pill. F 21 1 years
12/17/2008
 3  Birth control/less monthly periods Spotting, breakouts, oily skin, no sex drive whatsoever, moody, cramps weeks before period started, increase in body fat around the mid section, swollen breasts (good side effect) I went on Seasonale because it sounded interesting to have 4 periods a year and because i was no longer able to get Desogen. When i first began, i spotted for about 2 months. After that my body got used to them and the spotting ceased. However, i would get bad cramps toward the last two weeks of pills, so i decided to alter how long i stayed on. I knocked it down from 11 weeks of hormones, to 9 and things seemed better. However, due to the constant estrogen for such prolonged periods, i developed a belly pouch and side fat that would not go away until i stopped taking them. I was on Seasonale for 2 years, switched to Yaz which was TERRIBLE, and i just started back on Seasonique 2 months ago (seasonale was discontinued)and the pouch is returning. F 28 2 years
12/17/2008
 2  PMS, Cramps, Moodiness Extreme Fatigue, Depression, Mood Swings, Trouble Sleeping, Slight Cramping, Shortness of Breathe, Clearer Skin, No Problem Losing Weight (with dieting) I've been taking the generic form Jolessa now for 4 weeks and I am going to stop taking them today. The fatigue and depression have gotten increasingly debilitating. I never napped before taking the pill but for the last three weeks I have physically needed a nap everyday! I cry at the drop of a hat and am extremely irritable toward everyone around me. I am not in a relationship, but I hardly ever think of sex and feel absolutely no desire to find a mate (which is something I do eventually want!). The depression has gotten in the way of my nursing school studies and even my friendships. I can't wait to be my normal self again! I would take the heavy bleeding and cramps to this any day! F 25 4 weeks
12/15/2008
 2  Horrible Cramps Depression, lethargy, ZERO sex drive, bleeding for three-four weeks when I forgot for two days to take it. They put me on this one to deal with my cramps. I've been so scared and upset the last several months because I didn't want to even be touched sexually by my finance. I'm throwing out all birth control and finding a natural method- my relationship is worth it. F 20 5 months
12/9/2008
 1  birth control Major Anxiety, shortness of breath, heart palpatations, dizziness,chest pain, headaches I switched from Seasoneque to the generic for Seasonale due to new ins. co. not wanting to pay for brand name drugs. They do not make a generic for Seasoneque yet, so I asked my doctor to switch me to Seasonale. (the worst mistake I ever made) About 1 1/2 weeks after starting the new pills I began having shortness of breath. I ignored it but eventually my heart started palpitating. I was dizzy all the time and I started having chest pain. I ended up in the ER 2 different times. All my tests turned out normal. They do see the palpatations but do not feel they are dangerous. The doctors beleive the b/c pills caused a major hormonal change in my body and now two months later I am still having to deal with major anxiety symptoms. I just pray they go away soon because I am absolutly miserable. I do not recommend Seasonale's generic to anyone. F 27
12/9/2008
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 1  Heavy periods and birth control excessive weight gain, mood swings,vaginal discharge, chest pain, hip joint pain, right arm tingling/numbness, no periods between 3 month cycles, depression, and thoughts of suicide. I took Jolessa and I am sorry that I did. I have been a very mean person. I had no idea that my issues were a direct result of Jolessa. I have been very mean to my kids, suffered with low-self-esteem due to my weight gain, not to mention I have nothing to wear that fits properly. My relationship with my boyfriend was ruined. I struggled with depression during my third semester in nursing school. I could NOT cope! I had to take time off. This cost me a year and much needed wages as a RN to take care of my family. DO NOT TAKE THIS! It is better to drop golf ball size clots once a month than to want to die. I am angry about this, because my doctors indicated that I should exercise more and change my diet. This drug is like a demon from the pit of hell! Please do not take this. I wonder if they have been sued yet. F 37 9 months
12/9/2008
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 5  migranes w/o birthcontrol none- F 23 3 years
12/7/2008
 1  dysmennorrhoea - painful cramps heavy, extensive bleeding that has lasted nearly two months; passing of lots of huge blood clots, the size of my hand took Seasonale to help with reducing cramps each month. Was supposed to get period the 3rd month, but unexpectedly got breakthrough bleeding during the 2nd month and passed huge blood clots, the like of passing a fetus. Stopped taking the pills since but have been bleeding heavily ever since. F 27 2 months
12/6/2008
 2  birth control Increased appetite, weight gain, moodiness, low desire for sex, and slight depression I started taking this pill two years ago, and I saw a drastic change in my appetite and weight. I had never had a weight problem until now and have gained nearly 30 lbs in less than two years. I've also noticed mood swings and sweating that I didn't have before. I had contributed all of this to my age, just thinking it was part of getting older, until my doctor told me today it is more likely the result of taking this birth control pill. I am switching to the tried and true Ortho 7/7/7 just as fast as I can and hope some of this unhealthy weight starts to come off. F 37 2 years
12/4/2008
 5  Birth control Spotting This pill changed my life. I was FINALLY diagnosed with PMDD. Ten days out of every month was horrible for me and my family. Depression, irritability, etc. I've been on Seasonale now for about 1 1/2 years. I still get mildly depressed and irritable, but it's a lot easier to deal with only 4 times per year. F 45 1.5 years
12/3/2008
 1  birth control/to prevent pregnancy I would rank seasonale as the #2 worst birth control next to the depo shot which I tried in college. I gained about 20 lbs since June of this year and I finally just stopped taking them a month ago. I decided that if I was going to weigh this much, I would rather be pregnant and then have my tubes tied or something. Funny thing -- I stopped taking it, a month ago, and I have lost 10 lbs! I have been working out the same way I was before the shot and maintaining my weight through this nightmare from which i gained 20 lbs! I work out 3-5 days a week and I eat very well (fear of high blood pressure that runs in the family). I talked to my doctor today and I am going to take EstroStep because I will NEVER try the seasonale again. Would not recommend. F 25 6 months
12/3/2008
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 1  Fewer periods, BC moodiness, PMS Well lets just say I was on this pill and GOT PREGNANT.. didn't find out till way later b/c when i had no periods, i thought the pill was working.. Imagine my surprise... My daughtor was born oct 6... F 3 months
11/25/2008
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