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Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel for Endometriosis User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Aviane, Vienva, Seasonique, Kurvelo, Lutera, Jolessa, Altavera, Simpesse, Marlissa, Amethia, Camrese, Seasonale, Jaimiess, Ashlyna, Levora, Lessina, Sronyx, Twirla, Setlakin, Falmina, Balcoltra, Lillow, Trivora, Chateal, Tyblume, Portia, Aubra EQ, Chateal EQ, Dolishale, Levlen, Amethyst, Daysee, Ayuna, Lo Simpesse, CamreseLo, Orsythia, Aubra, Rivelsa, Introvale, Levonest, Fayosim, LoJaimiess, Joyeaux, Cerinta, Larissia, Quartette, LoSeasonique Afirmelle Elifemme Amethia Lo Enpresse Myzilra Delyla Iclevia Minzoya …show all brand names

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 105 reviews for the off-label treatment of Endometriosis. 39% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 41% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

  • poeti...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 25, 2019

Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I took this birth control for 7 months, hoping to manage my unbearably painful periods. The first couple of months seemed okay. Periods were still painful but a bit more tolerable. By the 4th or 5th month, periods became irregular. I started spotting throughout my cycle, despite taking the pill religiously at the same time each day. Wish it would have worked better for me!"

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  • Not...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 2, 2022

Lessina (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "This pill is the worst. I have been on many different etc pills due to insurance change and BCP discontinued YEARS. I have severe anxiety which I never have. I have heart palpitations and arrhythmias my new cardiologist says are benign. I have insomnia, nausea, bloating, spotting every week, and sweating! I have endometriosis which is awful but this pill takes the cake."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 12, 2015

"I was on Seasonique previously as a treatment for my endometriosis. I got off of it after a few years to give my body a break and painful periods became the norm again. My new doctor suggested I go back on the pill and I chose Seasonique again. However, my insurance substituted Daysee as the generic. I was a bit worried but I have not had any issues and I'm back to living my life fully all month long! I do still have some pain when I'm on my "period pills," but it's mild compared to the past. I've been lucky and have never had much spotting with Seasonique or Daysee. I did have some nausea in the morning for the first two weeks. I take my pill before dinner now and it seems to help."

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  • Anonymous
  • February 18, 2016

"I've been on lutera for about 5 months now. I am a very active 20 year old college student 5'4 and 130 pounds when I started the pill. At first it really helped with my endometriosis (reason for taking), no mood swings and I felt great! Now within the past 3 months I've noticed my mood swings are getting out of control and I don't even want to go near a scale because I know I've gained at least 30 pounds.. Yes that much weight. I'm a marathon runner and there should be no reason for this weight gain. My side effects have been a late onset. I am going off of the pill to try and loose weight and reset my body before I try anything else."

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  • Anonymous
  • May 27, 2009

Seasonique (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I have been taking this for endometriosis and have found it very effective. This isn't for the treatment of endometriosis but is for the prevention of pain that goes along with it."

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  • Anonymous
  • October 3, 2009

Seasonique (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I took Seasonique for 4 days and it gave me anxiety, heart palpitations, tremors, increased blood pressure."

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  • Anonymous
  • August 28, 2008

Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I started taking BCP years ago, and Aviane more recently in the past year or so for endometriosis/severe cramps while having my period. I am now pain free, so happy!"

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  • makanag
  • April 7, 2010

Lutera (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "Started Lutera six months after the pains started and the very first month my pains have gone down significantly. I'm amazed and grateful for this pill!"

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  • Anonymous
  • August 10, 2012

Seasonique (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "First 3 months I spotted but been on for about 8 months and it is amazing. Less periods means less pain for me PLUS my periods have been very light!"

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  • Anonymous
  • May 9, 2010

Alesse (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "My doctor perscribed Alesse because of my endometriosis and it has been extremely effective."

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  • Jaime...
  • January 8, 2016

"Terrible. I am a totally different person. I feel tired 24/7, bloated heart problems and my boobs always hurt. I would never suggest this birth control."

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