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Reviewer: Zgirl5, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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HORRIBLE! I was taking Levora and had been on it for over 10 years with absolutely no problems. My pharmacy switched me to Portia claiming it was because of my insurance. I have now been on Portia for 1 full year. I have had more periods, even when I am not supposed to. I have had several months of having 2 a month. I had experienced this when I was 19 and now I am 40. I have always been on a birt
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Reviewer: Sunshineruca, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Reading these other reviews has been enlightening and encouraging. I suffer from depression, recently it’s been much worse than normal despite my efforts (supplements etc) and I have had mood swings, weight gain, no libido. I assummed this all was relative to my depression and body issues in general as well as my diet. I honestly never looked hard at the time line and came to the conclusion
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Reviewer: Truth, 25-34 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have been taking this pill for over 6 months. I noticed a significant amount of weight gain. I have been unable to lose any of the weight gained despite the change in my diet and a more frequent exercise routine. Reading these reviews made me realize that the pills may be the main cause of my weight gain.
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Reviewer: Kimster, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Had to switch to this from Levora that worked great. Even though Portia kept me from getting pregnant, I woke up every morning with cramps, nausea and by week 3 I had purpura show up on my legs. I had back pain and mood swings like crazy.
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Reviewer: A, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been on this for about a month. I have experienced dizziness, tender breasts, and mood swings. I will try and stick it out, but so far I am not a fan.
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