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    Condition: Birth Control
    4/17/2018 11:59:47 PM

    Reviewer: vbatt, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    I was on Microgestin Fe last year and nearly lost my mind with depression/moodiness. This pill is much better. There are times when my anxiety is not great, but no where near the problems I had on Microgrestin. The only thing I don't love about this pill is the acid reflux/sleeplessness I seem to get from it. But definitely haven't gotten pregnant and overall it has not wrecked havoc on my ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Birth Control
    9/23/2016 2:49:40 PM

    Reviewer: hey girl 101, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Been on for almost 3 months. No problems. Just breast tenderness and way more acne then what I had before using this. Not complaining though. Rather have pimples than periods!

    Condition: Birth Control
    8/6/2014 6:58:34 PM

    Reviewer: Alijah W., 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    I have seen a decreased difference in my weight (which is good) but my skin is breaking out badly and I've only been on the pill for a week. Other than that I haven't experienced any bloating or mood swings.

    Condition: Birth Control
    3/8/2012 11:31:13 AM

    Reviewer: Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I have been on birth control for 25 years with no problems ever, however when my HMO switched to this brand (same chemical make up and last brand Brevicon, but must have different binders or something)my hair started thinning, boobs shrunk, cystic acne in hairline and on face, moodiness. I've been fighting to try to get my HMO to offer more than one option for non-triphasal BCP ever since wit ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Birth Control
    10/19/2011 5:24:24 PM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Reduced acne, effective, weight loss.

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