Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Flori...
• May 9, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "I was given a prescription to this type of birth control after another was not strong enough. This type of birth control was awful for my body though. Even though my period synced up with no breakthrough bleeding, I was losing lots of hair and growing dark hair in places that I never have before- chest, chin, etc. There were no other stressors that could have caused this as I was out of school for summer. I wanted to stay on it for 3 months, but I saw that My hair was becoming very thin. I got off of this quickly after a little over 3 months"

• B11
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2017

For Birth Control "I was on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for three months prior to this, I switched because I was getting my period every two weeks. So I switched and I'm so glad I did. Period is completely regulated out again like it was before I started birth control. No weight gain (actually weight loss), no mood swings, no change in libido. Worst parts of this were feeling nauseous for the first three days I was on it (nausea went away after), one pimple, and cramps the first day of my period. Overall, the pros outweigh the cons by miles, so I would recommend this to anyone!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I was on Microgestion Fe 1/20 for around 10 months due to migraines. I was constantly having breakthrough bleeding, mood swings, horrible anxiety which I had never had before, and my acne had come back. I switched to Glidess Fe 1.5/30 because it was free through my insurance and all of my symptoms cleared up. After going back to school, where I do not have my normal pharmacy, I got put on Microgestion Fe 1.5/30 because they do not carry Glidess. My doctor did not clear this, but the pharmacist told me that I should have no problems. WRONG! My anxiety came back full swing and that is not helpful being a college nursing student. I am constantly tired and I am eating like crazy. I am switching back to my old medication asap."

• Dani_...
• January 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I originally started birth control around the age of 17-18. I had very heavy periods through high school and would miss a day of school every month due to the awful cramps/diarrhea I would get. I was put on a higher hormone pill that helped my periods lighten up but made me gain 10 pounds or so.. long story short I got switched onto Microgestin and was happy on it for 5-6 years. I didn't have any problems with acne, weight gain or heavy periods. I actually would only get a very light (just spotting pretty much) period once every 3 months or so which my doctor said was normal with this birth control. I had no issues with pregnancy on the pill either and my boy friend and I do not use protection since I'm on the pill. I recommend it!"

• Lex
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m switching to Azurette not sure it will help. I’ve been depressed, weight gain and have the worst mood swings. I can’t control my mood. I cry about everything and something so little can set me off. I don’t feel like myself anymore. I hope this works because if not I might just stop."

• Anonymous
• May 20, 2016

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "WORST BC PILL EVER!!! First two weeks went great no side effects but third week was terrible! This pill made me super bloated and constipated. It really messed my stomach up it's so uncomfortable. Will never take this again."

• ginge...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 8, 2016

For Birth Control "I am currently on this pill and have been for the past 8 months. I'm not a huge fan, but its done its job thus far so I can't complain too much. If you get migraine headaches w/ aura, I wouldn't recommend this pill. I usually get 2 headaches a month now when before starting birth control, I could go just about 3-4 months without a migraine. I also have some slight nausea, dizziness, breast tenderness and swelling, and some fatigue (usually within the first week of starting back up on the pill). These symptoms have happened continuously throughout the 8 months on this pill and have not gotten any better (although doctors suggest your body will get used to the hormones within 3 months). These symptoms are not usually severe though."

• Cait
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 25, 2021

For Birth Control "When I first started this pill it was due to spotting off of my period and hormonal changes. I was switched to a higher dose of Microgestion after taking the lower dose for a year or two. On the lower dose, my skin was the clearest it has ever been after a few months but I started getting bad migraines and terrible hot flashes on my period and so my doctor switched me to this form to see if it would help. I've been on this higher dose for probably almost 2 years now and it has gotten so bad, I've gotten the worst headaches I've ever gotten, I started getting acne on my jaw and neck where I never got it so it is solely hormone-related. I wouldn't recommend taking this pill for people starting out on their first birth control. Overall I think it is a really high dose and it might've helped with my spotting off of my period but it made everything else worse like my headaches and acne. Yet again birth control affects every person differently this is just my experience."

• Nat
• July 31, 2015

For Birth Control "I started this birth control because I wanted something low hormone. I was on it a few years ago then stopped, and when I started again a year later my doc put me on the same the one. This time it has cause a lot of problems for me though! I gained about 8 pounds in the first month, all in my midsection (boobs and stomach!). After working out and eating better I have lost most of it, but because of the fluctuation my boobs have started to sag and I'm only 24! The biggest issue is that is has CAUSED acne in places I've never had it before, most noticeably my neck. Not just my jawline or near my face, big cystic pimples on my neck and throat which are impossible to cover up!! I am switching to Yaz now and am hoping it will fix my skin."

• MsGee
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2015

For Birth Control "I got put on this bcp after I had surgery to remove ovarian cysts on both ovaries. Bcp is supposed to stop cysts from coming back. I didn't notice any weight gain while I was on this pill, however I worked out 3-4 times a week to avoid possible weight gain. I have back acne and occasional pimples on my face I didn't notice it did anything to make it better or worsen it. I have some hair growth on my chin :'( which this didn't do anything to help or worsen my condition. Did not notice many side effects overall while on the pill. Once I stopped taking it I noticed heavier periods, cramps (didn't have them before bcp), pain on my ovaries and headaches. Wasn't able to go back to see if it helped my cysts because I lost insurance coverage."

• purpl...
• November 1, 2010

For Birth Control "I had slight decrease in Libido. Nice light periods. Cleared up my acne slightly - I have cystic acne. No noticeable weight gain. I do wear contacts, no trouble with those. Overall I was happy with it. Was on since I was 15/16 years old for about nine years straight. Switching to Yaz to see if that helps better with my acne."

• Jj54
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2018

For Birth Control "This has been pretty great. I no longer have heavy periods and it is now much shorter. At first I was worried I was pregnant but the same thing kept happening each month. I do still feel a little moody and depressed but I couldn't tell you if it's the same as usual or not. It feels manageable and my mood swings during my period and pain levels are now are much better. I got a little bit of acne but hey I haven't gotten pregnant and the acne lessened by the third pack. That's all I have to say."

• anony...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking this pill for many years and never had any problems - no headaches, no weight changes, good mood. I stopped taking it for pregnancy and breastfeeding and when I came back to it I started having very heavy periods and missing just one pill caused me to have my period - even with taking pills after the missed one. If I wrote it before my pregnancy I would have given it a 10"

• Carol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2019

For Birth Control "Overall this was not the birth control for me. I am super active and always felt really good about my body. I’m 18 years old and Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 was my first BC. I gained weight, broke out, experienced horrible mood swings (I honestly cried all the time), and my periods felt worse than before. I was on this pill for 5 months and it was not great. I felt so sad and the mood swings were causing me to ruin relationships with those around me. I’ve been taking Taytulla for 4 months now and I have been having a great experience with it. I know everyone’s body reacts differently but just thought I should share my experience with this pill. My new gyno also said this was too high of a dosage for me and I should’ve never been put on this BC."

• Eli
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2019

For Birth Control "When I took the first pack of Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 I was very nauseous, had tender breasts, and gained extra 10 lbs, which was great since I used to weigh 95 lbs! I also had spotting and had heavy bleeding more towards the afternoon for over a month. I was a bit concerned but after that my periods have been light, cramps have been light as well & I have a regular period! As for a year using it, I enjoy it! I may have a few times of the month with nausea, but I'm sure it's due to sometimes of taking it too late later that day. I have some sad moments which are 2x a month so its minimal. I'm still at the same weight that I gained. I rarely have those intense side effects it claims. Every body is different though, but definitely give it six months to fully see how it works for you."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2020

For Birth Control "Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 Saved my skin! I never had problematic skin, but I changed my birth control a few months back to blisovi fe 1.5/30 and it caused me to have enlarged, swollen cystic pimples. I was hopeless, nothing was working. I finally decided to change birth controls again, realizing my skin problems arose after going on blisovi. My skin is now finally clearing up after going on this birth control. I haven’t had any bad side effects!"

• college...
• June 5, 2015

For Birth Control "I was prescribed this because I initially tried velivet..or previfem, I can't remember. What ever pill it was caused me unbearable side effects and immediate weight gain. Microgestin gave me nausea and headaches when I first started taking it but it went away after the second month. It helped my back acne (which was really stubborn) but it didn't do much to my face acne. After taking it for about a year, I didn't see the best results. I have cystic acne so I'm going to give Tri-Previfem a second shot. My period got lighter and it helped with my cramps but my goal is to improve my skin since it seems to be hormonal. Good luck with finding the pill that suits you best!"

• anon
• March 4, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this pill for about 5 months now. I started taking it to control my acne and of course prevent pregnancy! I didn’t experience any major side effects (nausea, headaches, weight gain, etc) but my boyfriend and I have both noticed that I’ve been extremely moody since I started and I have been more emotional. For the acne, I see no difference at all. It hasn’t made it worse but it also hasn’t gotten better. It has helped my cramps and my period is so light now too! On the first week of the month, I’m usually ALWAYS hungry but now I've learned to control it and just eat how I normally do and drink more water to ease my hunger. I’ve read a lot of reviews that women’s sex drives have decreased on this pill, but I think mine has definitely increased! I’m switching to a new pill because I’ve been struggling with acne for years now and this wasn’t doing the job. I love this pill, just not as satisfied as I wish I could have been (acne wise)."

• Sherbee
• February 18, 2018

For Birth Control "While on this b/c pill, my "periods" were never during the week off allowing for withdrawal bleeding. I would spot usually opaque brown mess while I was taking the daily pill. Rarely ever would I see red period blood. I was changed to this higher dosage to prevent aforesaid "breakthrough bleeding" that I experienced more frequent with the loestrin 1/20 fe. I enjoyed a lower dose of estrogen compared to other pills I've used, such as ortho cyclen and tricyclen. This lower dose helped with my mood and outlook on life. I'm planning on talking to my Gyn about IUD possibilities since they have a much lower dose of hormones, exclude estrogen completely, and localize solely in the uterus, not the entire blood stream. In conclusion, one of the best daily b/c pills I've used. If that's what you're looking for, give this a try!"

• Emily
• April 4, 2016

"This birth control really cleared up my acne, as well as shortening the length of my periods and making it light. It protected me from pregnancy every month which was good, however, it made me have terrible headaches and made me extremely moody and sometimes depressed. You have to give any birth control Time and every pill works different for everyone , but other than that I give it 8 out of 10"

• j12231j
• October 10, 2016

For Menstrual Disorders "I have been on this birth control for a little over a year now. It does help menstrual cramps by a ton, but it will take a couple months before the cycle starts becoming a rhythm. I also gained a lot of weight after starting this birth control. Nearly 10 pounds over the course of the year. It also contributes to very high mood swings and anxiety, but overall these things are worth it to stop the pain that came with regular cramps. I used to have to miss school certain days when they were bad, but now I hardly notice them."

• briga...
• May 13, 2015

For Acne "I got on the pill to get rid of my acne and regulate my period. I have been on it almost a month and I'm quitting it now. My acne is the worst its ever been, I never really get a lot of acne around my mouth and on my chin. The first week was great. My skin was soft and my acne cleared up a little.Toward the end of the second week my acne had doubled and was horrible! I also get cramps all the time and I hardly got cramps when I wasn't on the pill. I have also got a bladder infection on the third week. For 3 days I would throw up everything I ate or drank. I cramped right under my right ribs, by my belly button, and where I cramp when I have my period. This pill isnt working for me"

• Nicol...
• September 12, 2016

For Menstrual Disorders "I have taken these pills for 1 week, but that is all it took for me to know they are NOT for me. My insurance switched me to these. These pills have so many negative effects on me! First, I am STARVING every hour or so. I can even eat a big meal and I will be starving again, and if I don't eat, I will feel weak and shaky. Second, I am bloated all the time, which is really uncomfortable! Third, towards the end of the week, I started to feel really tired for no reason even though I had a good night's sleep. I would suddenly just feel faint and I could barely keep my eyes open. Also, on the 6th day, I felt a heaviness in my chest, which cannot be good. I am going to see if I can switch back to my other ones (Gianvi). I do NOT recommend these!"

• Unhappy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2016

For Birth Control "I am 18 years old and after being on this pill it caused me to have extreme hair loss. I didn't realize this what was causing till 4 months in. It did a good job keeping me from getting pregnant but now I am depressed over my hair loss. Not worth it!"

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2017

For Birth Control "It was horrible. The headaches were never ending and It made me so hungry! Ive been off if it for 2 months now. Just got an the Liletta IUD put in last month and its seriously like night and day. I'm so happy I got off the pill. I'm not crazy hungry anymore and my headaches are gone!"