Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone for Endometriosis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Asia
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2020

"I am taking this for endometriosis I had the hysterectomy with removal of uterous and cervix and tubes it's day 2 , I had a headache and light cramping was told to take this to stop the growth I have read other reviews and hope this works with no more symptoms I will came back and give full review after my 3 months."

• Dogmom
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 29, 2020

"Love it. I have severe endometriosis as well as a blood clotting disorder so finding birth control options isn’t quite as easy. I’ve tried numerous birth control options including the IUD and nothing’s worked as great as norethindrone. I haven’t had my period since starting it and it’s helped HEAVILY with the endometriosis. Initial side effects are intense as your emotions are like you're pregnant. One minute I’d be happy then crying for literally no reason. That only lasted for a couple weeks. I am starting to experience minor cramping again Once every couple months since the endo is growing back but it’s not nearly as bad as it would be without it."

• Skye
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 16, 2019

"Junel 1.5/30 taken continuously lets me live a pain-free life without any periods with no side effects. I've been on Junel roughly 5 years total. There was a 3 year gap of trying other hormonal birth control, but came back and settled on Junel. I started on Junel 1/20 at age 14 to treat severe cramping, and it worked very well. Went from excruciating pain to a mosquito bite pain. Bleeding was very light and brown, which my doctor said was normal. Started taking it continuously (no placebo weeks). Had some mild breakthrough bleeding/cramping, but it disappeared when the dosage was upped to 1.5/30. Tried other hormonal birth controls because I had trouble remembering to take a pill everyday, but the ring/shot had bad side effects for me, and other pills didn't treat the pain as well as Junel did. AFAIK (As far as I know) I have no side effects. No weight gain or depression. I've tried taking breaks from the pill to see if anything would change, but all I noticed was that the pain came back."

• knt
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2018

"Loestrin 24 FE has been awful. I started because of endometriosis and ovarian cysts. This is the worst pill ever. I haven’t been on birth control pills for many years. My OBGYN started me on this. Since I started, I have not stopped bleeding. This is day 24 bleeding, not spotting, bleeding. My iron isn’t affected because I take Iron tablets daily. This pill is the worst. The bleeding and the cramping and other side effects (back pain, bloating, mood swings). This pill is horrible. I’m going to my OBGYN this week to get switched. I’m done with this pill. I’ve read a lot of reviews of this pill and I’m glad I’m not the only one going through this. Horrible. Imagine bleeding for 23 days. I’m close to loosing my freaking my mind. It’s been an effective birth control method BECAUSE I haven’t stopped bleeding therefore we can’t have sex."

• Lilyb...
• June 30, 2014

"I was prescribed this pill to ease the symptoms of advanced endometriosis. At 42, this is my first time on a birth control pill. The first 8 weeks were difficult, with nearly daily nausea and mood swings (never had those before). A size 2 all my life, I gained 9 lbs in the first 3 weeks of taking the pill. In my third month now, the side effects seem to have stabilized although I still get an occasional breakout, nausea and spotting. The weight gain seems to have slowed down yet I am now about 10 lbs heavier than before starting the pill. I no longer get the excruciating pain I used to experience for at least 2 weeks of every month, so I am planning on continuing taking it."

• Sadface
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2016

"This pill is horrid. I was on it for 3 months. Constant bleeding between spotting and light/normal bleeding. Bad mood swings. Intenstinal problems that were horrible and worsened. I don't recommend this pill if you have heavy bleeding. It won't stop it."

• Morga...
• August 25, 2016

"This medication seemed to be working fine for me in the first couple of weeks. As time went on I noticed I started to get the red, deep and very painful breakouts on my forehead again I hadn't had these in years. My skin has not been this bad in a very long time and in just about a month it made it much worse. Would not reccomend! If you've battled with acne in your past you better expect it to come back while on this pill or get acne you have never had before. Will not be continuing."

• Tash
• October 18, 2016

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I've been put on loestrin 20 now for so far 3weeks I've two days left of the first pack! My experience already has mostly been positive I've had less cramping after my last period as I started it on the first day of cycle, I'm able too go too the bathroom more frequently as I would have got backed up at certain times in the month with m.c and ovulation.y breasts have filled out lol I'm only a size 8 and have a small bust and my skin has cleared on my face. I do suffer with endo and my doctor put me on this as a last resort basically. I've spotted throughout the month but I did anyways so don't know if I can blame it on this. She did advise me that diff positions-during intecourse can help & not flare the endo up which bothered me."

• Mamat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2018

"Lo estrin FEwas prescribed to me to treat my endometriosis. I have only ever used the nuva ring long term but it caused cyclic headaches after a few years. I'm on my second week of this pill and my face is one giant rash with several blemishes and I had amazing skin before. I have a constant headache and every night when I lay down for bed I get extremely nauseous and my stomach aches and I have cramps in my low back and I'm not even on my period.. I'd rather deal with the horrible periods and endometriosis than this junk."

• allexa
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 24, 2016

"I had severe endometriosis and had to hysterectomy and laparoscopy because I was getting closer to being diagnosed with endometriosis cancer. After my surgery they told me to take this pill, so I did and experienced the worst. I have my period almost every other week and random spotting every other day. But my pain was gone. I had to switch to a higher dosage I believe and took it and kept getting the same reactions but as time passed my period was back to normal and barely bleeding. I love it. I'm not big with birth control pills and if I didn't have to take this pill I probably would've never took any type of birth control pill. But I'm very happy that I feel better after my surgeries and no more heavy bloody big clot periods."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2016

Necon 1/35 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "Currently, I'm 26 and had a laparoscopy done in May, receiving my official diagnosis with endometriosis. Birthcontrol options like Seasonsique actually made the pain worse and I bled constantly so my doctor prescribed Necon non-cyclically: take it for three months straight and then have a period akin to Seasonique. It has worked wonders for me after four months: no spotting or bleeding in between, only minor cramps at beginning of my period, period is lighter, I haven't gained weight from it, and my acne cleared up by month 3 (full disclosure: it made it worse for the first month, then it cleared it up). It did negatively affect my mood for a couple months but I've bounced back to normal."

• Endogal
• October 19, 2016

"I had a horrible experience on this pill, within 30is minutes of taking in I started laughing for no apparent reason, then I started getting really angry and yelled at my mom then started crying. That kept going back and forth for 3 hours till my head started hurting and I felt really sick which is when the suicidal thoughts kicked in. (I have no mental illness- I've been tested but I have issues with estrogen) I got my first migraine in years on this pill and didn't take another dose. The mental stuff all went down but the headache lasted a week and I couldn't stop sleeping. I was told to wait a month by my gyn but the symptoms were too severe with the first dose so I didn't take anymore."

• Alex
• December 9, 2016

"Worst birth control I have ever taken. I've been on samples of Lo lo estrin FE for a year and a half, and it was great but so expensive. Got prescribed this and I hate it. I originally went on birth control for terrible cramps, vomiting, and really heavy periods. This birth control brought those all back, and worse."

• Endom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2016

"This is my second birth control. I had stopped taking birth control for a few years. (Last one was Junel...which gave me hives and insomnia.) I have taken this pill for 3 months and it was a total nightmare. The beginning, I was bleeding throughout the month. Spotting to light bleeding. I lost weight from it to being 98 lbs (being 5'2 ft) My breast hurt a lot, nausea and it gave me so many IBS symptoms, it was ridiculous. 2nd month, I thought the symptoms were calming down. I'm bleeding AGAIN and the intestinal pains were worsening. I have had heavy periods from my endometriosis, but it was like the pill was just only slowing down the bleeding. Always wearing a pad every day. Gyno says bleeding will happen more to skinnier women."

• Ash
• December 31, 2015

"If you take Loestrin prepare to ruin many pairs of underwear with random spotting. I have been taking this medication consistently for several months now and have decided enough is enough. Accompanying the random bleeding (it's quite a lot) there is horrific cramping. Pretty much it's like having a period all month. Also, alongside this comes the added side effects of weight gain and disastrous PMS. I used to not take birth control and I could manage my mood effectively before and during my menstruation. Now, it's a nightmare of hormones, I usually have an emotional outburst and then, not surprisingly, period spotting. I swear, I wish I had never taken this medication. Would rather suffer my symptoms of endometriosis without these meds :("

• EndoW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2021

"This little pill is a lifesaver. I had been suffering from endometriosis and was severely nauseous and in pain more days of the month than not, and often had migraines. It got so bad I was barely eating because of the nausea and I was down to 100lbs. I was lucky enough to have excision surgery for the endometriosis and I will be on this pill continuously for life. It has drastically reduced my nausea and migraines. Bonus- no acne or mood changes like I have experienced from some pills. Warning though- the first month is rough. The symptoms were like pregnancy and it actually made the nausea worse. Give it time for your body to adjust. I’m grateful for this. It’s made me be able to eat normally again and I have gained 14 lbs of healthy weight back being able to eat. Highly recommend for endo sufferers."

• Anonymous
• October 25, 2011

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I just started taking it after my surgery for endometriosis and fibroids, I was suffering for many years with painful cramps. I took it on my first day and started to itch unexpectedly. I continue for 1 week and had to stop taking it because the rash and itching didn't let me do anything. I have a Doctors appointment tomorrow to see if he recommends another one."

• Holbr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 2, 2013

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I am 52 years old. I have endometriosis and have been on Loestrin for many years. I take it continuously to keep from flooding and cramping. Not having a period is wonderful."

• jenni...
• April 13, 2012

Microgestin Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "Completely helped me with pain from endometriosis."

• Ianon...
• July 24, 2013

Microgestin Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "Stopped my period and feel great. Only side effect is gained 5-10 lbs."

• Anonymous
• February 11, 2012

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I take this continuously for my endrometriosis. It works GREAT. No side effects what so ever, and I have not had any spotting or period in almost a year."

• Anonymous
• December 1, 2012

Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I was on this pill for 4 months. The pros: periods were light and predictable. The cons: nausea and hair loss/thinning. After the results of the hair situation I got off of this pill."

• Anonymous
• September 3, 2011

Ovcon 35 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I have been on Ovcon 35 continuously for over 9 years. I've used the generic forms and found no difference. This pill gave me back a normal life after yrs of suffering from endometriosis pain."

• eva
• March 6, 2008

Loestrin 21 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "I've gotten sudden outbreaks of acne with this medication making it almost impossible to schedule activities without having shame!"

• Treeb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2013

Femcon Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) "Great sorce of birth contol"