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Reviewer: iowagirl, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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LOVE IT! No periods...ever. No bloating, cramping, acne, weight gain..no nothing with Lybrel! I've been on birth control for 25 years and this pill has worked thee BEST for me! Why have a period every 3 months when you can stop periods altogether.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I thought I was having an unusual experience on Lybrel until I read some of these reviews, so I'll share my experience as well, so more women will be informed about this pill. I started taking Lybrel mid-menstrual cycle (with approval from my physician), so I knew I would still have a period during the first pill pack. I had no problems at all until it was time for my period to come, at whic
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Reviewer: labnjab, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I started taking ortho tri cyclen at 17 and took that for awhile. I then switched to the Nuva Ring and after playing "ring toss" too many times with that I switched to seasonale I finally decided to try lybrel last November and I am so glad I did. I have been on it for a year now and its the BEST birth control I have ever been on. I haven't had a period since January not one drop it
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Reviewer: little1, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I take two packs in a row and then take a 4 day pill-free interval. I have very good luck with this pill, and have reduced my periods to every other month. After the initial pack, I have had ZERO side effects. It is the best pill I have ever taken. After years of looking for a good pill, I have found it.... I just don't use it to try to avoid my period completely. My period is very light and
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I absolutely LOVE this pill! I cannot stand to have periods and I do not ever plan on having children; thusly this drug is a miracle! My only complaint is slight spotting occurring a few times per year and the past few times I've had intercourse there has been blood present (embarassing!). Otherwise, I could take this birth control until I hit menopause!
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