Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding User Reviews (Page 5)

• Cant...
• May 18, 2017

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Background info: I am not sexually active and I was hoping that Sprintec would help control an unruly menstrual cycle. I am on my third pack month of Sprintec. Cannot. Stop. Bleeding. I have been spotting daily and occasionally bleeding for the last month... will be seeing a doctor soon!!!"

• Laurb...
• January 3, 2018

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "STAY AWAY FROM THIS ONE. I was originally using seasonique for my prolonged and heavy periods, but my insurance company did not cover it anymore so I was switched to Trinessa. I started Tranessa October 12th ,2017 and it is now January 2nd of 2018 and I am STILL bleeding. I wouldn’t recommend"

• Roni
• July 22, 2015

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I've been on the pill for over two weeks this is my first time on birth control and I'm taking it mainly to help regulate my periods so I get one every month and also to help with cramping and heavy flow. So far all I've gotten is cramps, dizziness, light headedness, acne, spotting that started off light and now is coming off a lot heavier, weight gain, huge appetite, problems sleeping, and is majorly affecting my mental health."

• sky
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2019

Tri-Lo-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I was on Trinessa Lo since 2016 and loved it! However in December 2018 I was switched to Tri-Lo-Sprintec since trinessa is sadly being discontinued. I HATE THIS PILL. It is now Feb 2019 and I started randomly spotting and abnormally bleeding 2 weeks before my period and now I’m still spotting the week after. I have a significantly decreased sex drive as well. I would not recommend this pill! I'm going to get it changed ASAP"

• Mel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2020

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have been taking this for about 5 months and was previously on Trinessa for about 2 years with no complaints. I have started noticing that I am very moody and irritable almost daily and have zero motivation to do anything like going to the gym, go out with friends or anything. I have also noticed about a week or 2 before my period I binge eat anything and everything as if I haven’t eaten in days. And then to top it off I have zero sex drive now. I just do not have any Interest in having sex and it’s just not something I enjoy anymore. I had the best sex life with my boyfriend and it’s just gone now. I’m on my last pills now and will not be taking them anymore and will see if anything changes."

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2019

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I used to take Sprintec, but the pharmacy isn't carrying it now I believe. I started taking this generic which is suppose to be the same and the first month was ok, my period was shorter than normal, we get to month 2 and my period starts up on week 2 of the pack. I am now on month 3 and my period started up again midway they week 1, I haven’t stopped bleeding. So for the whole entire month of January I have had to stock up on supplies because my period hasn't stopped at all. I want to sleep all the time, I already have issues with my depression and anxiety and I’ve noticed since starting the birth control I am a little bit more on the edge. Would not recommend anybody take this pill."

• Content
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2019

Tri-Lo-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "After reading the reviews I was afraid to take this pill because I had been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and it was great, then Trinessa Lo. I stopped taking the pill at all for a few months and was later given Tri-Lo-Sprintec. I’m done with the first month and this is great compared to the Lo Loesterin Fe I had taken previously that gave me the worst side effects. The first night I took tri-lo-sprintec, I woke up super nauseated in the middle of the night, but that was it. The first week I was slightly nauseated throughout the day but taking it at night with food helped and I don’t get nauseated anymore. Upon taking the pill sometimes I do get slightly bloated for a little bit but it goes away. I had crippling anxiety on the other two pills but have found this pill doesn’t give me that at all. I was dealing with post-birth-control acne on my forehead and tri-lo-sprinted cleared it right up within the first week. These reviews scared me half to death but I’m glad I tried it!"

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2011

Mononessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "This was my first time trying birth control, and this one made me feel horrible. Nausea everyday and made worse whenever I drive. Cold sweats, and it's around 10 degrees out so I start shivering which leads to more sweating. Oh, the mood swings! I feel miserable."

• Tiffyt
• August 1, 2015

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I took this bc because I had constant bleeding for over a month. It stopped my period for about two weeks, however I started bleeding heavier than before and had cramps so severe it felt like I was having labor pains every minute for a couple of hours. I had to go to emergency room and while there I had a clot the size of golf ball. The doctor said it was the birth control and to see obgyn and get on another form of bc. I will not be taking this anymore and would not recommend!"

• sweet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2016

Mononessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I'm currently on this pill and it is making me lightheaded, extremely nauseous, fatigued, Shakey, sensitive to light and sound, and having trouble breathing, cant eat or drink anything without being completely sick, heart pounding, and diarrhea. Not fun at all."

• Tano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2019

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Stay away from this pill. I NEVER have side effects from any birth control I've taken in the past. I was switched to Estarylla and took it for maybe 2-3 months and I have been bleeding for a week and a half now, who knows how long it'll last."

• Nayo
• May 18, 2016

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "The pharmacy said my old bc was no longer covered and gave me this saying the ingredients were the same when I asked. Obviously there's varying degrees. I bled for over two weeks the last week I questioned whether I had ruptured cyst, miscarriage.. The cramps were soo horrendous I threw up. HORRIBLE!!!!"

• Delkash
• May 20, 2016

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have been on sprintec for about 7 months and from the 2nd month I got periods 2-3 times a month with a very heavy flo. I also started to not care about anyone or anything. I was very insensitive about thing which I should have some effect on me. Sex drive dropped drastically. From having sex 4 times a day to no sex for 3-5 weeks at a time. I was always tired. Just to wake up in the morning was a whole job in itself and I stayed tired all day. My husband and I agreed on not taking it o ly bc of the amount of my flo each time (again 2-3 times a month). I do not recommend this pill to anyone."

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2011

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I am on my second week of Sprintec. I started taking these because I already have the Paragard IUD and it was giving me heavy periods, cramping before, during, and after periods, and I also had very thick stringy discharge. My doctor put me on Sprintec temporarily because the extra boost of hormones should help my condition. So far, the side effects have been minor. I noticed it is starting to help with my acne, and my discharge has thinned but it also has an odor. Almost immediately after taking a pill, I get dry mouth and start to get hungry. Eating small meals or skipping meals is not an option after taking it. If I don't eat a decent sized meal to calm my hunger, I get weak with nausea. I also get somewhat jittery."

• MSH
• March 30, 2017

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "My period went from March 11- March 15. Started bleeding again on March 19th. It's March 30th and I'm still bleeding. It's not as heavy as my normal period, but it's enough for it to be a nuisance now. I started taking it mid January and loved it. Now I HATE it."

• Abi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2019

Tri-Lo-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I'm 45 and have been on this pill for two months. I'm in perimenopause and my periods have been extremely heavy and lasting more than two weeks. My PMS has also become much worse with severe cramping and mood swings. I went on this pill to lighten and hopefully stop my periods. It hasn't done that. I'm on week two of a heavy painful period. My cramping is still severe. Since starting this pill, I'm nauseous all the time. My anxiety is through the roof and I'm extremely angry all the time. It has not helped me at all. It has made things worse. I have a check up with my doctor next month and I'm going to change pills."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2017

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Beware of this medication! I have never had so much bleeding in my life. I had to go to the ER because of it. I developed many blood clots and have never been so scared. I recommend another brand of birth control. Any birth control that has a history with giving women blood clots don't take it. Do your research, because you can get blood clots in other places too. I'm getting off it today."

• Chell...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2014

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I just finished my first month of this and I can honestly say I like it! My second day on it I felt like crap and threw up but I primarily blame that on myself because I ate very little that day. Overall great experience so far, my period started while taking the placebo pills like expected so I can say it did regulate my period because I usually skip a month. I have noticed my breasts have gotten more sensitive while taking this but it doesn't bother me too much and I believe its even helped with my acne, which is a plus! "

• jacki...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2017

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "This birth control works great for a contraceptive though I was on it for my periods. The side effects is why I changed to a different pill. In the beginning I had a lot of break through bleeding but once it got into my system; it got better. I cried continuously for the first 2 weeks of every month with made me and everyone else around me angry. that's why I switched to a lower dose."

• Mia
• March 6, 2016

Tri-Lo-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I started taking Ortho almost two decades ago because of my heavy and prolonged bleeding. I have never had any problems, noticeable side-effects, or complications. I only had one period per month and it didn't last more than 7 days. To my surprise, my coverage made me switch to the "new" generic Tri-Lo-Sprintec and the pharmacy assured me it is "exactly the same." It is not. I have never felt so depressed for no reason, anxious, angry, exhausted, disconnected... I don't feel like myself and feel like a crazy-person. I'm having trouble focusing. I also have a weird rash on my chest and experienced sudden weight gain. I hate this pill and it is definitely NOT the same as Ortho. Don't make the same mistake I did!"

• Roshni
• October 28, 2016

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "The worst BC ever.I have just used it for 3 days and I have headaches and I threw up every single day.Do nothing other than sleeping like a log.This medicine was prescribed to control the abnormal bleeding I had and guess what I have the bleeding + these extra bonuses.Hate this medicine to death.Iam a person with no allergies to anything I know as of now.My body is pretty strong while other people around fall sick I remain totally unaffected.I will rate this medicine a negative not even a zero"

• Rosel...
• May 29, 2015

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I've never experienced problems with my previous birth control but Immediately after starting tri-strintec I started experiencing negative side effects from these pills. I thought it was all due to the change and needed to give my body time to adjust but after a little over a year I've had enough. My periods lasted a month and a half every 3-4 months, would spot for 3 days after intercourse, would constantly wake up covered in sweat, I exercised/ate healthy but still gained 9 lbs This pill has made me nervous to try any other birth control pill."

• denis...
• December 2, 2009

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Like many readers, I too came on to this site before taking my first pill. My story is pretty simple. I've always had very irregular and painful long lasting periods. The last birth control pill I was on was Loestrin 24 and I hated it. I was also on the patch for a year and never had any issues. In fact, I liked it. But my mother started hearing the negative news behind the dose of hormones in it and so I got off of it. I stayed off of them for another year or so and started having the same issues again plus acne. Puerto rico is really humid. So after a week on Tri-Sprintec I love it. I take it at night 8.30pm and sleep like a baby. No complaints what so ever. I've lost weight too. Weird. Stay active, exercise, drink plenty of water. It's worked for me."

• Kate
• September 13, 2015

Tri-Previfem (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "This has been my first month taking this birth control pill and the reason I decided to take it was to help regulate my period. Well now I have been bleeding longer than usual, I have really really bad cramps., I cry for no reason, I get mad at my husband and my daughter for no reason and I'm constantly depressed. I cant take it anymore."

• kayyl...
• August 9, 2016

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I went to the doctor for a regular checkup and I told my doctor I had heavy bleeding and she prescribed me Tri-Nessa I started to take the pill and instantly felt horrible, headaches,worse cramps than ever and it's running my life. after my period ended I am still taking Tri-Nessa and it is horrible I bleed every day I have not had a break. I have to wear panty liners because I spot everyday. I have been on the drug for 2 months.slwo my period was only 5 days before I started taking the pill and now I'm about 2 weeks long I won't stop bleeding.the pill made me gain 2 pounds so far and my butt and breast have enlarged. but the medcine is not for me I would rather just live with regular heavy periods"