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Reviewer: trythis, 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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After reading many negative reviews, I was terrified to start this pill. Yet I am so happy with what it has done! This is the 3rd pill I've been on and it's the only type that hasn't given me crazy side effects. My periods are now very light and only last 3 days or so. The only downside is I get a little more irritable on my period than I used to. I also have been getting some small br
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Reviewer: Ksc967, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I've been on this pill for 3 years and love it. Don't even notice I take a pill. Zero bad side effects for me, not pregnant, very happy with this pill. I barely get a period anymore if at all!
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I have been on the birth control for 7 months and it works since I have not gotten pregnant but I have only had 1 period this whole time. Also a low sex drive. I am switching to try something different.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I've been on this birth control for over 4 years now. I have never had a problem with it. It has helped with my heavy menstrual flow and cramps. My period is now short and right on time. I've never had an issue with my sex drive nor needing the use of lube. I would recommend this birth control to anyone.
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Reviewer: Smiley, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have been on this birth control for about a year and a half. It is very effective for its purpose in preventing pregnancy. However the side effects are not so good. I gained over 25lbs in this time frame. Decreased sex drive. Low energy and constant feeling of not sleeping enough when I wake in the morning. Very effective but it took me too long to realize these side effects were coming from thi
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