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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Microgestin 1-20 21 oral.

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    Condition: Birth Control
    6/20/2021 9:54:44 AM

    Reviewer: Jc, 25-34 on Treatment for 10 years or more

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Was on this for over 10 years. Loved it, reduced my cramps, reduced the flow of my periods, after a few years I started getting my period every 4 months. It did take me about a year to start ovulating after going off it.

    Condition: Birth Control
    2/19/2018 10:54:35 AM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I've been on this for about a month now. It hasn't cause weight gain . the only downside I've come across is my period. Its on day 11 now with now sign of stopping. But hopefully once my body get a use to it, my period with even out.

    Condition: Birth Control
    1/6/2018 12:03:48 PM

    Reviewer: Sjack0028, 25-34 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:
    I have taken this birth control for two years and I love it. It cleared up my skin, has prevented me from getting pregnant, and I have only had one period since starting it. I asked my doctor for a birth control that helped with cystic acne and this is what she recommended. I haven't experienced any negative side effects.

    Condition: Birth Control
    10/19/2017 7:13:15 PM

    Reviewer: 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I've been on microgestin for a year and a half and I have no qualms with this medication. Everyone is different, I know. I haven't had a period yet and I do lay off the last week. I am a little emotional just before and after I'm supposed to have my period. Though I was an emotional person before this. All in all I would suggest this as an option for anyone though I know each body is d ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Birth Control
    9/26/2016 7:02:04 AM

    Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I have been on this birth control for one month and I can honestly say that I haven't experienced weight gain, headaches, or acne breakouts. This is my 1st time ever using birth control and my doctor recommended this brand. Hopefully I will continue to have good experiences with this medication.

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