Ortho Cyclen for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding User Reviews
Ortho Cyclen has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 reviews for the treatment of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.
- AAB
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 26, 2020
"I started this pill last week as I have PCOS and horrible, irregular periods. I haven't been on birth control for over 6 years. Which I believe was YAZ. I did not have these horrible side effects on. Every day since starting the pill I have been nauseous & light-headed. About 3 days into my first week I have had an increase of appetite and bad headaches that even Excedrin Migraine would get rid of and has been consistent every day. I am tired every day but I'm not able to get a good night's sleep. Oh also, I feel like I'm on an emotional roller coaster... I'm almost tempted to stop taking the BC and just put up with the irregular periods."
- Kelly
- May 24, 2015
"I started this medication to control bleeding. My skin is clear (I don't usually have acne anyway), my mood is fine and, even better regulated. I haven't had many side effects on this pill....just one. A big one, I had breakthrough bleeding every time I turned around. I also wear contacts and it caused some dry eye. All in all, I think its a very good pill if your cycle remains regular. My insurance paid for the medication, so it was fee."
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"I had been having heavy periods for the last six months and wanted to get an IUD. However, thanks to a uterine polyp as well as the current global pandemic, I have not been able to get it. The doc prescribed me three months Ortho Cyclen remotely as a temporary solution to control the heavy bleeding. I'm currently on my 4th (period) week and I'm not sure I'm going to go on to the second pack. During the first week I had terrible nausea, and also gradual weight gain all month. I've also had trouble sleeping at night. In fact, I'm writing this review because I just stayed up ALL NIGHT, this time with an awful PMS headache that wouldn't go away on motrin, and I've been feeling pretty ragey and depressed for the last 24 hours. My bleeding never really stopped after the last period, and I've been spotting every day all month. My period is somewhat lighter than before but with all the other side effects I'm not eager to continue. However, I'm not pregnant, either, and my skin is clear."