Seasonale for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)
Seasonale has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 40 reviews for the treatment of Birth Control. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 35% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Seasonale
- Mia
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 20, 2020
"I decided to switch from Ortho Tricyclen Lo to Seasonale, because I didn't want to have a period every month. The only good parts about this pill are no pregnancies or monthly periods. Besides that, this pill has ruined my sex life. I've been on it for a little over two years and have experienced the worst vaginal dryness despite being turned on. At first, I thought it was my medication for mental health, but after tapering off and stopping it, this issue hasn't gone away after a year. This birth control is the only medication I'm on. Today, I finally switched to a new pill, so I'm hoping this problem goes away."
- iris
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 4, 2021
"I've been on Seasonale for about a month now and only have positive things to say! I've got bipolar 2 and multiple anxiety disorders, so birth controls can be tricky. I was on Loestrin Fe for a while and that didn't seem to do much. I then switched to the Nexplanon implant and that caused some of the worst anxiety I have ever experienced. I switched to Nikki after that and that, again, did not help my existing anxiety. I found out that progestin does not mesh well with me. Seasonale has two different types of estrogen in it which is why my obgyn put me on it. I've struggled with gaining weight my whole life and now all of a sudden I'm a healthy body weight and my anxiety has been as low as it can be with my existing conditions. I haven't had any break through bleeding, headaches, or nausea. I finally feel like myself again! it's also been helping significantly with some minor hormonal acne."
- Ohio
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- October 9, 2015
"I've been on this for two years and kept waiting for a 3 month cycle to go well, but it never did. I didn't have many painful side effects, but the whole last 5 weeks of each pack, I bled JUST enough to need a minipad every day. Also gained 25 lbs in two years. Stopping after this pack is finished."
- Anonymous
- July 13, 2011
"I have been using Seasonale for about two years now. I have gained about 20lb, I get dizzy sometimes, headaches all the time, and I get break through bleeding about half way through my pills. After a few days of spotting I get my period. Still painful and lasts the whole 7 days just like before. No heavier and no lighter. I plan to try something else as soon as I can."
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- Agent...
- June 10, 2017
"I have been on Seasonale for almost a year and I am switching to Sprintec. I am switching because the breakthrough bleeding and cramping became ridiculous. I would have my withdrawal bleed, have about 1-2 months of peace, then the spotting began and would not stop. I'd double up for 3-4 days or however long it took to stop it then go back on 1 pill when the spotting stopped. 2 weeks later the spotting would return, rinse and repeat. The cramps during the breakthrough bleeding were worse than the cramps during the withdrawal bleed! I've had enough of this pill and am switching to Sprintec and hoping for the best."
- Manderz
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 26, 2018
"Works great for me. I no longer have cramps while taking Seasonale. I switched to Tilia Fe when my new insurance didn't cover seasonale and I started having bad cramps again. So I am changing back to Seasonale even if I have to pay the cash price."
- isabe...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 2, 2024
"I have been on Seasonale for about 6 months now. It definitely helped with my endometriosis pain, ovarian cyst pain, and acne. It does have its downfalls though. My sex drive is just not there. It can be sometimes, but it’s not like you crave it as you would without birth control, so it’s definitely sometimes a trouble in a relationship. My mood is somewhat stable, but let’s just say I was much happier before. I only gained 10 lbs, but I don’t think that was from the pill because I eat whatever and however, but I’m hoping that doesn’t get worse. I do like it, but with it getting in the way of those things, I’m definitely considering just stopping because I know there’s nothing else I’d want to try. If I ever do end up getting back on birth control, though, I would go back to this one."
- Dee
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 22, 2023
"I have been on Seasonale for over 10 years. My overall experience has been nothing but good. I would even extend the packs and break for a period every 6 months without issue. Only side effect I have noticed since being on the pill is slight weight gain (water weight). Nothing more than 5 pounds. I also started noticing years in a bit of spotting between periods and headaches which I think were liked to my BP. I have recently been told by my doctor that I must come off of this pill due to the estrogen affecting my BP. I would recommend this pill to anyone looking for an easy and convenient bcp. Keep in mind that our bodies are all different. What works for one may not work for all. I will begin my adventure with my new progesterone-only pill (Slynd). Look out for reviews on that."
- Sarah...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 22, 2023
"I’ve been using Seasonale for 10 years. I have had a very positive experience with this birth control. Not having periods for 3 months is absolutely amazing, no more mood swings. I did gain some weight but I’m happy about it since I was very skinny, to begin with. I had low libido for a year and a half but my libido went back to normal after that. I have been taking it back to back and skipping the placebo pills in order to suppress my period entirely for about 5 years. Besides the occasional spotting (light bleeding), it’s been good. I am very happy with this product. Thank you, Seasonale. If you don’t want to experience spotting and prefer having your period every 3 months. just take the pill as directed and you will be fine."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 27, 2022
"I was prescribed this medication to help regulate my cycle & my emotions. It definitely helped with my emotions. But, I had breakthrough bleeding weeks 5 through 8. I stopped the pill 4 days ago and I am still bleeding. It’s like having the worst, heaviest period of my life. The cramps are horrendous! I'm praying this bleeding stops very soon. I don’t recommend this pill at all."
- Leslie
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 22, 2020
"I was on Seasonique for 2.5 years and just stopped due to insane acne. I’m 40 years old and I have acne worse than ever in my life. I’ve been off the pill for almost 3 months now and it’s still there and painful. I noticed the acne several months into starting this pill, but it would come and go. Now it doesn’t go away. I’m worried this acne is permanent. It’s embarrassing at my age and I look hideous. Other than that I had no other side effects. I switched to this pill to help with menstrual migraines and it really did help. I justified the acne because reduced migraines was worth it. Not anymore. Beware. If I could go back to my 20 year old self I would say “Never put these poisons in your body! Treat your body like a temple.” There’s a good chance BC caused my migraines to start when I was 23."
- Optio...
- November 29, 2009
"For me it didn't work. I was always spotting and bleeding and having to wear protection for that everyday."
- Amlie
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 4, 2018
"Extreme weight gain since I’ve switched to this pill. I’ve been on it for 3 or 4 months."
- Kaate
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 27, 2017
"Been on Seasonale for 5 weeks. Results are varied, have had slightly nauseous the first two weeks. Now gave been spotting the last two weeks"
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"I was introduced to seasonale when i saw my friend have a purple case with pink pills in it. I asked her about her birthcontrol compared to the tri-lo brand pills i was taking. The difference was that with hers you could go three months and not get your period. I thought that was awesome, so i switched from my free pills to the $74 seasonale pills. Ive been on them for a while i think almost a year n a half by now..but recentally ive noticed that my breasts are leaking milk or a white substance, this happens for about a week after my period..every three months but this last week i felt it got worse, i actually had to start pumping my breasts as my body thought i was pregnant. I really felt uncomfortable and so now im changing my pills."