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 |
| 4 | trying out new BC methods | Increase in discharge, skin not as clear. | I've been on Seasonale for about 2 months now and the only side effect that I have noticed is that I discharge more frequently to the point that I have to wear panty liners. (I am wondering if anyone else has had this happen to them?) I've also noticed more breakouts than normal but I think that's just from switching from an Ortho BC to this one. Other than that, I am pretty satisfied thus far. | F | 21 | 2 months | 11/14/2006 | 4 | I've also had night sweats. | Forgot to add to my comment below. | F | 21 | 2 months | 11/14/2006 | 3 | birth control | none | none | F | 26 | 1 months | 11/10/2006 | 1 | was Dr.'s new freebie birth control | Night sweats (completely soaked shirts, sheets), frequent urination (would have to get up 2-5 times per night), breakthrough spotting (had period for up to 1 month at time with all the spotting!), intensified cramps & PMS, absolute and total loss of sex drive (as a newly wed this was quite traumatic), hot flashes, increased irritability | I had no idea that this was all due to seasonale, had thought that since i began training for a marathon at approx. same time i began seasonale that maybe it was due to the increase in exercise. But when i spoke with my Dr., she said Seasonale contains a significant amount less of estrogen, and that my symptoms indicated a "mini-menopause"-- and I'm only 29! I highly recommend caution when taking this pill... | F | 29 | 14 months | 11/10/2006 | 1 | prevent period | On Seasonale for 6 months.Severe vision problems: saw flashes of light for up to 15 minutes at a time one week apart at same time. Loss of sex drive, night sweats so bad need shower and change of shirt, unsatisfiable thirst, low testosterone ovarian cysts 5x6x7 cm (teratomas) on both ovaries 1.5 years after quitting Seasonale. | Please see your doctor for Ultra sound to detect cysts if you have been on this drug. Night sweats, hair growth, dry skin on legs may be sign of hyperthyroid from cyst that is producing and secreting thyroid or other hormones. | F | 35 | 6 months | 11/8/2006 | 5 | BC / fewer periods | NONE | I've been on this product for about 1 1/2 years. My DR said i should expect some breakthrough bleeding. It's never happened. Periods last about 3-4 days, light. I have no complaints about this pill. It is wonderful! | F | 29 | 1.5 years | 11/2/2006 | 2 | Reduce periods | Anxiety, depression, breast enlargement, mood swings, irritability, always tired and hungry, headaches and occasional dizziness. No weight gain (or loss darn it). No breakthroughs, though. | Being tired, anxious and depressed are not what I need my final semester of college, probably going to stop taking Seasonale. Not worth having fewer periods. | F | 21 | 5 weeks | 10/29/2006 | 1 | birth control, painful cramps | extreme mood swings,breakthrough bleeding,cramps | I was on the depo shot, which worked great for me, then my dr. pushed me to switch to seasonale because of the osteoperosis risks of the shot. WHAT A MISTAKE!!!!!! I have had nothing but problems since the switch. Extreme mood swings, painfully sensitive breasts, weight gain, painful cramps, & I've now had by period for 3 weeks straight...I've had it with seasonale!!! These side effects are not worth it!!! | F | 28 | 1.5 years | 10/28/2006 | 1 | Birth Control, reduced periods | Depression, laziness, and mood swings! I feel like a different person. Usually I am very upbeat and happy. I had no idea why I was so depressed, everything is wonderful in my life now. Then I realized I've been depressed about as long as I've been taking this pill (one month). Also acne on my chest and back. | I didn't experience any breakthrough bleeding and missing a period was nice but definitely not worth almost breaking up with my boyfriend because I was so moody. Also hard being in grad school while feeling so lazy. I'm definitely going to stop taking it even though I have two months left in this pack. I can't wait to be myself again. Not worth it! | F | 26 | 5 weeks | 10/27/2006 | 1 | Menstrual Migraines | I had immediate weight gain without change in lifestyle, so much that I took a pregnancy test. Moodiness and like many others I have completely lost my sex drive. No spotting at all. | After reading this website that I just decided that I am definately not going to take Seasonale any longer effective today. I have been taking it for about 1 1/2 years and now realize that the side effects are real after reading this. I do not recommend this product. It IS too good to be true to have only 4 periods a year. | F | 35 | 1 years | 10/22/2006 | 2 | Birth Control | Severe Acne, vaginal discharge and dryness, depression, Continual spotting for the first 3 months. | I have friends who use Seasonale and love it, but it definately did not work for me. | F | 33 | 1 years | 10/21/2006 | 4 | Birth Control | Shifting of body weight, light acne, vaginal dryness | I love seasonale, since I have been on it I have yet to get a period. I do have breakthrough for 1-2 days curing the placebo pills but nothing too intense | F | 21 | 10 months | 10/15/2006 | 2 | Painful ovulation | Major weight gain, breast tenderness, acne, fatigue, spotting | I have weighed the same for 12 years, except during my two pregnancies,and them I quickly got back to prepregnancy weight. I have been on Seasonale for 8 weeks and have gained 6 lbs. with no change in eating or exercise habits. I had my tubes tied, but use Seasonale because of painful ovulation, and thought 4 periods a year was a plus. I have had constant spotting for the past 10 days. My dr. has changed my pills and told me how to take the new pills so that I won't have regular periods (4 per year like with Seasonale). My dr. also didn't realize how expensive Seasonale was. He says he will recommend his patients take traditional, less expensive BCP and skip the inert pills to avoid having periods. Saturday is my last day on Seasonale. I hope the weight comes off as quickly as it went on. | F | 39 | 8 weeks | 10/11/2006 | 2 | prevention of cysts | very frustrated and trying to decide if I should stick with it or give up. Started bleeding on the 4th day of taking the pill and have not stopped for 6 weeks. I expected sporadic bleeding or occasional spotting - not having to wear a tampon every day for 6 weeks. I've also experienced constant cramps and blemishes. My doctor says it should even out after 6 months but not sure if I can wait that long. | Agree with the comments about sex drive - haven't had sex in 6 weeks because I'm bleeding all the time. Don't think I have the patience for this. | F | 41 | 6 weeks | 10/10/2006 | 1 | Less periods = Less blood loss | Heart palpitations / Heart skipping a beat every now and then which makes me jump at night, waking myself up several times every night (never happened to me before - I have a very healthy heart), weight gain, undesirable breast enlargement (1 full cup) | I just stopped taking it. I am very concerned about the heart side effects. | F | 44 | 1.5 years | 10/9/2006 | 1 | Endometriosis | weight gain no matter what I do! I never had a problem with any of my other pills- breasts are really sore- and bigger, a lot of depression, mood swings, cramping, some break through bleeding, extra tired, it has affected my sex drive too! | It is nice having your period only once every 3 months- but I don't think its worth it! My periods are still just as apinful as they were before and I have a lot of pain in between as well. I have never been so moody or had any problems with my weight. I thought I would try it for at least a year but these side effects are getting worse if anything. I wish it worked better for me because I was excited about it! I am going to stop this med asap | F | 24 | 14 months | 10/5/2006 | 5 | birth control, painful cramping | Nausea and vomiting only the first 3 days after restarting the pill every 3 months. | I love this pill, minus the side effect. I wasnt sure if anyone else has the vomiting and nausea as a side effect like I do, it bothers me, but the overall outcome of this pill makes it worth it. | F | 26 | 2 years | 10/2/2006 | 5 | fewer periods, prevent pregnancy | slight nausea during the first month, light spotting one week before scheduled period, random headaches | I've read the other reviews on this site, and a lot of the women are complaining about normal side affects that any good doctor will tell you to expect during the first cycle. I didn't gain any weight, and I didn't mind spotting leading up to my period (In fact I was expecting it). Of course your body will react when you take hormones. At the end of the day it's worth it to know that I have fewer periods and I'm not getting pregnant. My husband certainly hasn't complained. ^_^ I highly recommend Seasonale. | F | 21 | 3 months | 9/27/2006 | 5 | Less cramps, 4 periods per year | Lost sex drive almost completely, light bleeding first month and a half of taking it | I have almost comletely lost my sex drive and then the 7 days I am off I am crazy because that's all I can think about. I feel a little hazy while I'm taking it. Overall though, I'd say Seasonale is totally worth it. I'm very pleased with the results. | F | 20 | 1 years | 9/27/2006 | 2 | Birth Control | tender breasts, breakthrough bleeding/spotting, felt more irritable, slight weight gain | At first I was excited to take Seasonale. My breasts were very sensitive for the first few weeks - which I expected since this is the first pill I have been on. That went away which was nice. But the spotting is HORRIBLE. The first pack it was only for about ten days. (My normal period usually lasts only 3 days, so the ten days was really irritating) But this pack (my second pack), I have been spotting for over twenty days. This is ridiculous. I also do not feel well after taking the pill and I have been more irritable. I would not reccommend taking seasonale. I think I am going to try a lower hormone pill. | F | 19 | 6 months | 9/25/2006 |