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Reviewer: MicheB, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Developed severe pain after 20 years of complete radical hysterectomy and doc put me on this item and lowered my does of estrogen. I eventually cut my estrogen out completely and this little pill gave me relief within DAYS literally! It's the only medication I take at age 48, but well worth what it does for me. I never knew I could have endometriosis still growing 20+ years after the hysterect
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been taking this medication for about 3 months now after having surgery for endometriosis. Personally, I love it. I take it every night before I go to bed, and the only side effect I've encountered was occasional night sweats. However I did forget to take it for one night during my first month and was subjected to a sudden heavy flow and was passing large clots for about a day. Besides
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Took about 4 months to work with my body but cramping is gone completely. Some weight gain, some dizziness and occasional nausea. Slight swelling in fingers every so often. None of these symptoms are enough to make me want to quit taking the med.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have endometriosis and the only relief I have found is the Lupron Depot shot. This pill was also prescribed as add back therapy for it. The Lupron Depot sent me into a menopausal state (hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings). I found that combined with the norethindrone acetate (Aygestin), those symptoms went away. I could clearly tell when I missed a pill. I've been dealing with endometrio
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Reviewer: fterry1982, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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i took this med as an add on for the shot for endometriosis and it gave me tremendous headaches, severe, severe mood swings, and horrible nightsweats! i do not recommend this medicine for anyone. if you are taking it get off it now and try something else. your life will be much better!!
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