Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate for Ovarian Cysts User Reviews (Page 4)

• WTF
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2019

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "My gynecologist prescribed me the Sprintec 28 day packet to help continue regulating my periods (Diagnosed with PCOS at age 20) but this pill has not helped it to stop my period, as a matter of fact, I am going on my second week on my period. I was previously prescribed Mononessa (0.035mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.25mg norgestimate) I stopped it and I noticed that my periods were already becoming regular without it. I'm taking a break from this pill and getting this straightened out. This Sprintec ain't doing jack!"

• Bo Bina
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2019

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I’m not sure if I like this pill or not, I’ve been having irregular bleeding for years and I’m at the point where I wanna have children. My DR. prescribed me Estarylla in June. I just started my second month but I’m still on my period. This period has been AWFUL! My period is heavy & I’m going through Super+ in maybe 2 hours & the cramps were HORRIBLE. I ended up going to the ER after waking up with severe stabbing like pains in my pelvic area. I could barely walk or sit or lay down. I also felt the sensation that a clot was going to fall out of me for about 4 days and it never passed. I got a CT scan at the ER and they told me I had a mass of blood in my vaginal canal (that was the clot!). I’m still seeing how this pill plays out because I want a regular period, however this massive bleeding sucks. I can’t say don’t take it, because our bodies are different. I have not experienced: -Weight again -Loss of sex drive -Depression -Anxiety -Acne -Mood swings"

• Worst...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2016

Tri-Lo-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "DO NOT TAKE THIS BC . Worst BC ever . I wish I would've listened to the reviews. This BC ruined 72 hours of my life this week. Horrible side effects after just 3 days. irritable, annoyed with everything , loud noises hurt my head ,light hurt my eyes , and I was snapping at my husband for any little thing he said or did . Horrible stomach issues . Watery poop (sorry tmi) in the middle of the night like at 2am 3 am having to sit on the toilet for 30 min . 3rd day I called my Ob for a new brand to start. I can't continue this BC . I refuse to feel like feel 1 more day. Compare pros and cons of other BC's. I might add this was free through insurance if I had to pay 200$ or more a month I would pay the 200$ vs taking this 1 that is free."

• Anonymous
• March 13, 2012

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "About half way through pack 3 and no real complaints. The first month on Sprintec was a living hell; UTI, mood swings, no appetite, nausea, headaches etc. Started pack 2 and have been fine ever since. My sex drive is a little hit or miss anymore but my SO doesn't really mind."

• Chris
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2018

Mononessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Now let start this real quick I know we have different bodies from one woman to another. I’ve struggled with PCOS for years I had my first bc by age 22 it was ok I had after the mononessa I had no issues, it fixed my greasy hair and stopped me from losing hair and reduced my pain during my period. Somehow mononessa disappeared from the market I tried trinessa, I had nightmares and stupid moods. After that I got estryllia I had reached a level of deep depression and lost of appetite that’s was just a bad bad idea Now I’m back to this amazing pills that I’m eating better and my moods are better Just wanted to share with you that"

• Anony...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 30, 2021

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I was on sprintecs for about 8 months and out of nowhere it made my vulva dry. I HAD CRACKS ON MY VULVA then rashes. My vulva would get swollen after sex and it was the worst pain ever. Yeah it kept me safe but it made me uncomfortable and insecure down there. This birth control dried out my vulva and I was completely sure it did when I had no problems when I was off the pill for more than 2 weeks. I’m sure it made my vulva sensitive because now I react to anything. Beware"

• MKL
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2018

Previfem (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Stay away from this brand. I know everybody is different, but I've seen more negative reviews of this pill than I would be comfortable with, and I have to agree. I was on Previfem for a while a little more than a year ago, and I had just about the worst side effects you could have. It seemed fine at first, but for months, I would be woken up early every morning feeling so feverish that I thought my head was going to explode. This was also accompanied by extreme nausea, sometimes even vomiting. I had been off of it for a while, but I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. I thought I was being prescribed a different brand this time, given my history, but to my horror, this is the brand the pharmacy gave me. I was desperate for something to help with my PCOS complications, so I figured I would just try again and see what happened. Here we are on day three, and all of a sudden the same symptoms I had a year ago are coming back. I am never taking this again."

• Dakota
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2018

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Please be careful if you decide to go on this medicine if you’ve previously had a history of stomach problems. I went on this pill to prevent ovarian cysts and to help with severe pain during my period. It’s been a lifesaver in terms of helping me to feel less pain, and helped with my acne, and makes me have less mood swings but that’s really all it’s done. This medication has messed my stomach up. I can’t tell when I’m hungry or full, I gag on food, can’t stand the smell of most foods, I have pain after eating, and painful bathroom experiences. If you struggle with mental illness then beware. I have less mood swings but the catch is that I feel withdrawn from family, friends, and my boyfriend. It also dried out my skin on certain parts of my body. Overall this medicine is good if you need birth control and aren’t sensitive to medication ,but if you have sensitivities, this will not be your pill. Good luck to anybody taking this, hope I helped!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2020

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I was put Sprintec on this after being diagnosed with PCOS. Im 24 and it’s my first time taking birth control ever so I didn’t know what to expect. Sprintec has made me feel so awful. It’s my fourth month on it and Im just now getting all side effects. My boobs are so sore it’s actually painful! I wake up feeling like they were used as punching bags. Not exaggerating. Through out the day the pain relieves some but the next morning it’s the same thing. I’m depressed and SO emotional all the time. I cry and yell about everything, my sex drive and lady juices are literally 0% which was never an issue before. I actually feel sorry for my boyfriend. You feel like you’re not in control of your own emotions when you have these outbursts. It makes me really dizzy some days others not so much. Luckily I haven’t gained weight. Physically this birth control is meh but mentally... it’s so exhausting. I will probably decide to stop taking it once I finish this pack."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 14, 2012

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I got on it for my cysts which cause horrible pain and heavy periods. Since taking it the pain hasn't been too bad, and the periods shorter and lighter. My only problem with it is that it made me gain weight to which I have tried everything to lose, but am unsuccessful."

• JBran...
• June 22, 2017

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I started this birth control to help with my PCOS and crazy periods. My periods were always 8-10 days and pretty heavy. But I started my period just 10 days into this medicine and it continued for 19 days. I've never had a period that long. My depression was made worse, my sex drive was gone, dizziness, ridiculous mood swings, never wanted to eat, the list just goes on. I never had this issue with the previous two birth control pills I used 7 years ago. Needless to say, I stopped this medicine and will not be taking it again. I'd rather deal with a horrible 9 day period, than a horrible 19 day period."

• TishaM
• February 15, 2018

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "After being on Estarylla for a few months, I was switched to Sprintec. I was on the first week of my second pack when I realized the new symptoms I was having was related to this med. I started to feel bloated, nauseous, and cramps all the time. I also noticed dry skin around my chin. Little to no sex-drive, dryness during intercourse and fatigue. I experienced what I think is break-thru bleeding three times while I was on this pill. Also lost 5lbs, but I usually lose weight while on the pill- any BC pill. I personally did not like Sprintec. It is not for me. Everyone's body reacts differently, I only suggest to remember the date you started this pill and pay close attention to any changes in mood or body. Good luck."

• Grumpy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2020

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "On Estarylla I have bad mood swings, fast heart rate, chest tightness, anxiety, diarrhea, throwing up bile, hair loss, leg cramps, excessive sweating and my Dr said my body needs to adjust after 3 months they have gotten so bad that I took myself off of it. Worst ever!!!!"

• Happy...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 24, 2017

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I didn't know what to classify my condition because its many things. Birth control, acne, horrible periods, anemia, ovarian cysts etc. BC has always made me very very sick to the point where I couldn't take it because of all the vomiting & dizziness. I've tried 5 diff ones & this is the best by far. The first month was rough, very nauseous, felt like I was pregnant again. Slowly improved. Then the second night of every pack for some reason, I'd get sick. But kept hanging in there. My face broke out like CRAZY even worse than usual. I have bad hormonal acne for years. Fast forward 1 yr & now my skin is awesome & periods went from being super heavy for 2 weeks to only like 4 days. Helped with my 24/7 cramps & cysts. Love it. Hang in there!"

• jindy
• May 1, 2017

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have had a couple bouts of cysts, it is the reason why I got on bc. I took it regularly for months and it did fine as a bc I suppose. It regulated my period, made them a little less severe. However, it didn't necessarily help prevent the cyst growth. I also had some episodes on my period while on this birth control and they were still debilitating. I also experienced a ruptured cyst while on the medication. When I finally got to the gyno we decided to have me take bc on a constant basis, skipping the inactive to try to further reduce cyst possibilities and eliminate period. However, this has caused me to have thick brown discharge EVERY day for 2 months. We are now trying a different pill- hopefully that helps."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2012

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "This form of birth control helps with my making my period lighter and way less painful but it has caused me to have both weight gain and crazy mood swings. I've only been on this pill for 5 months but it's already causing me a headache. I feel depressed at times, upset and even having problems when it comes to my sex drive. I'm not sure if that's this birth control or what but I'm only 21. I shouldn't be having these problems."

• Kcorral
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2016

Tri-Previfem (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "In July 2015, I had experienced a huge pain in my lower abdomen. The pain went on for three months when I was finally able to see the gynecologist after two months and a half of being on a waiting list. They ran a lot of tests on me and I was told I had an ovarian cyst the size of a golf ball. I have never had a surgerys and I am terrified to even be told Ima have to get any type of surgery. Well my doctor recommended me take birth control to help with pain and possibly reduce the size of the cyst. I started taking Tri-Previfem in the beginning of November 2015. When I went for my checkup on November 23, 2015, the cyst had been reduced from the size of a golf ball to the size of a pinto bean!! I totally recommend this birth control"

• Lecie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2019

Mono-Linyah (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Ive been on Mono-Linyah for a month and have experienced the worst pain where my cesarean scar is. I became prone to cysts by having the IUD back in 07 and now taking this brought them back. Having cysts from this birth control is rare. Hurray me! Not."

• Annoyed...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2016

Tri-Lo-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I was switched to ortho tri cyclen lo but the pharmacy gave me this birth control claiming it was the same thing, i have been on it for almost 2 weeks and I've had all sorts of side effects. I've had nausea and vomitting, blurry vision, trouble concentrating, itchiness, dryness, zero libido, recently i've experience episodes of anxiety what i believe, high blood pression, high heart rate then drops to normal vital signs. It's just been an awful 2 weeks so far. I don't think i can handle continuing the pack."

• Ttt
• December 9, 2016

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "This pill made my anxiety terrible!!! My hormones were so out of wack while taking the pill. I would get so dizzy which was very scary. Not to mention my breasts always hurt. The different amount of hormones each week really messes with your body! I used to be on just sprintec and it was way better than tri sprintec '!!"

• PCOS...
• February 19, 2020

Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Past: I started Sprintec at around the age of 14, I was not nauseous, I believe my breast were tender and my appetite did change. However, I stopped (since I could not keep up with it when I was younger). Period was regulated, even when first stopped Birth control and cramps sufficiently stopped. This year: I started back on it in around January, I’ve already stopped because when I first started I was nauseous 24/7, I always felt the need to throw up and thinking of certain foods made me was to throw up even more. After I stopped, my Period regulated sufficiently, no cramping. Now: After about a month of not taking it, I decided to try again, this time I am still very nauseous (Only around night time mainly, It usually goes away when I lay down). My breast have been really sore for about two days and My appetite has changed a little. Haven’t had period lately, cramps have stopped."

• Moonl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2019

Tri-Lo-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have been taking Tri Lo Sprintec for over 7 months. The reason I have kept taking it was because my last birth control pills gave me awful mood swings, depression and zero libido. I was crying almost everyday for no reason, snapping at my husband. This one is better but only just. After trying it out for these past months, I am talking to my doctor about stopping. I’m done settling. He says I need the pills to protect my ovary since I had one removed and I have no children yet. I’m also in my mid 20s. With Tri Lo Sprintec, my libido has gone up from zero to two but it is still affecting my marriage life. We’re frustrated and unhappy as I don’t feel like my normal self at all, even it there is slight improvement from the other pill I took before. I also have a severe sinus congestion that I didn’t previously have and I am tired of it all."

• EKano
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 21, 2018

Previfem (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have been on and off Previfem for about 6 years. My OBGYN started me on it after very irregular and heavy periods along with a diagnosis of PCOS. While on them I noticed that I was very numb to emotions and found myself very depressed. The moment I stopped these pills, I found a whole new side of joy and sex drive in my life. I am still on the lookout for a better birth control method, but I do no recommend hormonal birth controls anymore, especially this one. I have always struggled with my weight (side effect of PCOS) so I cannot say that this pill made me gain or lose any weight. My skin has gotten progressively clearer over the years, but I did start the pill when I was 18-hard to say if it was natural hormonal changes or the pill."

• alb
• April 18, 2011

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I took Ortho Tri- Cyclen for symptoms of ovarian cysts. These symptoms included spotting and/or bleeding when it wasn't time for my period and periods every 3 weeks (21 days), instead of every 28 or so. So basically, some sort of bleeding was going on almost constantly! After a period of about 4-5 months, my symptoms became less severe, the spotting stopped and my periods became less frequent. However, I experienced severe cramping and longer and heavier periods while I was taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen. So in some ways it helped the symptoms I had experienced before taking it, but it also created some new symptoms in the year that I took it."

• Curry
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2019

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I was on Mononessa for several years. The pharmacy stopped carrying that brand and switched to this brand. The first three months were not great but tolerable. Periods were moderate flow but still an average of 5 days long. Fourth month on this drug started nausea mid cycle. Then spotting started the third week of the pack. Followed by an 8 day moderate flow period. This is absolutely awful. I take the pill the exact same time every day, never missed a pill. This pill is supposed to be the same as Ortho Cyclen and the other generics, but I think there is something drastically wrong with this brand. Do NOT recommend this one at all. Back to find Mononessa."