Reviewer: Kammie, 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I had taken Amethia Lo years ago because of awful periods and stopped for quite awhile and am back on it again because of possible endometriosis and of course just birth control. I have almost every possible side effect. Headaches, nausea, fatigue, cramps, breast tenderness, dizziness, and bloating. I've even taken several pregnancy tests just because I felt I could be pregnant! But all were n ... Show Full Comment

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I had taken Amethia Lo years ago because of awful periods and stopped for quite awhile and am back on it again because of possible endometriosis and of course just birth control. I have almost every possible side effect. Headaches, nausea, fatigue, cramps, breast tenderness, dizziness, and bloating. I've even taken several pregnancy tests just because I felt I could be pregnant! But all were negative and I got my period so it is effective! I just don't remember ever having symptoms like this before, but I'm going into my 5th month and hopefully my body will have adjusted after this pack.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been using Amethia Lo for approx 2.5 months. Prior to Amethia Lo I was on Estrostep FE/Tilia Fe for approx. 10 years and another oral contraceptive for approx. 5 years prior to Estrostep. In recent years I have been concerned that my mood swings may be impacted by the the triphasic pills so I transitioned to Amethia Lo in hopes that a consistent hormone dose and 1 period every three month ... Show Full Comment

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I have been using Amethia Lo for approx 2.5 months. Prior to Amethia Lo I was on Estrostep FE/Tilia Fe for approx. 10 years and another oral contraceptive for approx. 5 years prior to Estrostep. In recent years I have been concerned that my mood swings may be impacted by the the triphasic pills so I transitioned to Amethia Lo in hopes that a consistent hormone dose and 1 period every three months would help with mood regulation and also support my need to address chronic iron deficiency anemia due to less frequent menstrual bleeding. Thus far I am pleased with Amethia Lo. I have not experienced breakthrough bleeding. I also have not had to deal with PMS mood fluctuations because I have not had a menses in 10 weeks! So far so good here. I feel confident that my menses will be consistent with my menses on Estrostep 2-3 days light. I will be elated if it is even shorter which I have heard can occur over time.
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Reviewer: Smile, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I was very displeased with this, BC. I have experienced weight gain, abdominal pain, random periods some light and some heavy. I didn't get pregnant over the past 8 1/2 months but feel like poop. Very low drive and not pleased with the overall "feel" of this BC. I have tried 3 other oral BC and none of them work well with my body.

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I was very displeased with this, BC. I have experienced weight gain, abdominal pain, random periods some light and some heavy. I didn't get pregnant over the past 8 1/2 months but feel like poop. Very low drive and not pleased with the overall "feel" of this BC. I have tried 3 other oral BC and none of them work well with my body.
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Reviewer: Mal, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I've been on a low hormone birth control for about 2 years now with no problems or terrible side effects (besides for small amount of weight gain)I've never had any spotting or heavy bleeding even when I first started. However, I wanted to get on a seasonal pill so I didnt get my period as often. I've been on Amethia Lo for about a week now with no problems. I haven't noticed anyth ... Show Full Comment

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I've been on a low hormone birth control for about 2 years now with no problems or terrible side effects (besides for small amount of weight gain)I've never had any spotting or heavy bleeding even when I first started. However, I wanted to get on a seasonal pill so I didnt get my period as often. I've been on Amethia Lo for about a week now with no problems. I haven't noticed anything negitive about this pill yet but some of the reviews scare me. I don't want to spot or have heavy bleeding :/ If anything, I've noticed a few pounds in weight loss. If anyone has any advice of what to expect (Preferably a doctor or Nurse) please let me know! Thank you!
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was on the Depo Shot for 3 years and after reading about what it can do to bone density I decided to chenge my method of birth control. i also never realized how low my sex drive was until after I switched. I loved not having any periods so my Dr suggested Lo Seasonique, my insurance paid 100% of the generic Amethia Lo. I've been on it three full weeks and have already seen a difference in m ... Show Full Comment

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I was on the Depo Shot for 3 years and after reading about what it can do to bone density I decided to chenge my method of birth control. i also never realized how low my sex drive was until after I switched. I loved not having any periods so my Dr suggested Lo Seasonique, my insurance paid 100% of the generic Amethia Lo. I've been on it three full weeks and have already seen a difference in my sex drive, so thats a plus (my husband thinks so too!) The only cons I have is that because I was on the shot so long I never had to think about it so I set an alarm on my cell phone so that took care of that. I havent had any spottong or nausea. I have had some breast tenderness the last few days but it isnt too awful.
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