Reviewer: CU173, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Ok I'd like to start out by stating that each experience on this BC pill will differ because not all women have the same hormone levels. Our bodies will react differently because of these differences, so my experience could differ from someone else's. Or be shared just the same, but it's important to remember when thinking about taking this BC. My experience was very unsatisfactory. It ... Show Full Comment

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Ok I'd like to start out by stating that each experience on this BC pill will differ because not all women have the same hormone levels. Our bodies will react differently because of these differences, so my experience could differ from someone else's. Or be shared just the same, but it's important to remember when thinking about taking this BC. My experience was very unsatisfactory. It was comical how much my appetite skyrocketed. I've been completely fine the past few years not on BC as far as eating goes, but within the first week I noticed food was predominantly on my mind. I could eat, but then I'd be looking for the next thing. It was really bizarre, because I've never had an appetite like that. This has been going on for a whole month now, and I constantly feel bloated and hungry. It's an odd combination, and truly unenjoyable. I'm thinking I might need to try a different BC, considering emoquettes side effects on me. But this is my scathing review of it, hopefully your body will react differently to it than mine has.
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Reviewer: Gothchick, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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First of all BIRTH CONTROL DOES NOT MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT!!! It just doesn't. I know it's easy to say that you've been eating the same as normal but I promise you that you haven't been if you are gaining a crazy amount of weight in a short period of time...there is something else going on. Generally I hate bc. It makes me depressed and anxious and nauseous and angry and all the ... Show Full Comment

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First of all BIRTH CONTROL DOES NOT MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT!!! It just doesn't. I know it's easy to say that you've been eating the same as normal but I promise you that you haven't been if you are gaining a crazy amount of weight in a short period of time...there is something else going on. Generally I hate bc. It makes me depressed and anxious and nauseous and angry and all the hormonal stuff. So far I have been pretty satisfied with this bc. I had some weird leg cramps the first couple days I was on it and I find myself a bit more fatigued but otherwise I've had no crazy side effects. I am a little more emotional but not a raving lunatic. And I have not lost or gained a single pound since starting it.
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Reviewer: piemaker711, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am almost finished with my first pack and I am fairly satisfied. I have never taken bc before. In the first week, I felt achy all over. I had headaches accompanied by nausea. I also feel like I was a little more emotional than normal (which is saying something- I've always been moody). My face acne has gotten worse, but my doctor said that everything will get flushed out. I can take a few we ... Show Full Comment

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I am almost finished with my first pack and I am fairly satisfied. I have never taken bc before. In the first week, I felt achy all over. I had headaches accompanied by nausea. I also feel like I was a little more emotional than normal (which is saying something- I've always been moody). My face acne has gotten worse, but my doctor said that everything will get flushed out. I can take a few weeks of bad acne knowing that it will go away completely (hopefully). Other than that I haven't had any other problems.
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Reviewer: anongirl, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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This birth control is giving me serious headaches and I gained 12 lbs in the three weeks I've been on it even though I only eat organic vegetables, nuts, lean meats, etc., and no sugar, carbs, whole eggs, or anything with high fat content. My diet contains absolutely NOTHING that would cause me to gain weight and this is the most weight I've ever gained, and the quickest. I've always h ... Show Full Comment

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This birth control is giving me serious headaches and I gained 12 lbs in the three weeks I've been on it even though I only eat organic vegetables, nuts, lean meats, etc., and no sugar, carbs, whole eggs, or anything with high fat content. My diet contains absolutely NOTHING that would cause me to gain weight and this is the most weight I've ever gained, and the quickest. I've always had a fast metabolism and have never been past 110 until now. I used to eat cookies and cakes and brownies and basically really-bad-for-you foods all day and not gain a pound. I weighed 108 all the way up until I started birth control, and previously I was on the Junol FE, which I ended up having a reaction to because of the progesterone and brought my weight up 10 lbs over the course of three months. Because of that I started eating healthier and started exercising more, but my weight is still increasing and fluctuates during my placebo weeks. The headaches are getting worse and gaining this much weight in less than a month is ridiculous. BC in general has been doing a good job at keeping me miserable and I'm beginning to wonder if it's even worth all this hassle. I am going to take Emoquette for another cycle and see if anything changes, but if not I am switching.
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Reviewer: THISSUCKS, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I'm officially DONE with this BC. I was on it for almost a year and I had 3 periods every single month that were heavy and annoying! My doctor didn't believe it was the BCs fault, got an ultrasound and everything was great reproductive wise. She finally switched me to Daysee and all the migraines, cramps, nausea and NON STOP PERIODS, stopped by day 6 of the new pills! Emoquette is the wors ... Show Full Comment

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I'm officially DONE with this BC. I was on it for almost a year and I had 3 periods every single month that were heavy and annoying! My doctor didn't believe it was the BCs fault, got an ultrasound and everything was great reproductive wise. She finally switched me to Daysee and all the migraines, cramps, nausea and NON STOP PERIODS, stopped by day 6 of the new pills! Emoquette is the worst!
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