Mircette (Birth control) Reviews

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Michelle from Chicago, IL
October 28, 2009
Pros Loved it. Easy to start and no side effects at all.
Cons Was on Mircette for over 10 years then starting using generic because it was cheaper. Because I was on it for so long and the generic is known to cause breakthrough bleeding, I developed bleeding after having sex.
Bottom line Because of the bleeding afte sex, I changed bc to Loestrin 24 Fe. I had no other side effects on this pill except weight gain and low sex drive. I gained over 40 lbs on this pill and can't stand to look at myself in a mirror. No matter what I do I can't lose the weight and keep gaining. I've had everything checked out, bloodwork, sleep study, etc... but I think it's the pill. My matabolism is very low too. I am switching back to Mircette - the name brand (no generics) next month. I am hoping I found the cause of the weight gain and I will start to lose the weight that I should have not gained. I can't be on a high level birth control otherwise I get very mooddy and Mircette never did that to me in all the years I was taking it. I didn't want to go off of it but had to because of the bleeding. I hope the bleeding doesn't come back since my body had a break from Mircette for about a year now.
Price paid $30.00
Acne severity very light
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Anonymous from Miami, FL
October 27, 2009
Pros I used to have cramps for week straight when I got on Mircette I only have cramps the first day of my period. Period is alot lighter and less days. Also no weight gain what so ever and no scares!
Bottom line I believe this is a great birth control pill being that it is a low dosage. I cannot agree on the sex drives but then everyone is different. This pill has worked perfectly for me! I have been taking it for 3 years and shorter and lighter periods but you still have a normal cycle, no acne, no weight gain... It worked for me just very expensive (you pay for what you get)
Price paid $63.00
Acne severity very light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 1
Angela from Colton,CA
October 8, 2009
Pros Cleared skin , no weight gain, no moodiness. no cramps ! Loved the packaging
Cons NONE
Bottom line I have taken this birth control birth on a contiunous basis , no periods what so ever for 10 years. I loved it !! My hormones were always level and no cramps , no spotting. Nice skin. I never had any problems :)
Price paid $30.00
Acne severity very light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 2
Duda from Los Angeles
September 16, 2009
Pros NONE.
Cons PLEASE, NEEEEEVEEERR TAKE THIS BC! I am serious, you have no idea how depressed I was, NO SEX DRIVE, moodiness, I would get home and not even bother saying hi to my husband. It was HORRIBLE. DONT TAKE IT!!!!
Acne severity very light
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Dee from Detroit, MI
September 1, 2009
Pros I can't say there are any pro's all BC works the same with me I still have 7 day periods, still have cramps...I guess the only great thing is the clear skin and I'm not pregnant!
Cons LOW LOW LOW NON EXISITENT SEX DRIVE
Bottom line I don't know I'm pissed cause I stopped taking it for a month and my sex drive came back with a vengence. THANKYOU!!! but I don't know if I want the BC back now.
Price paid $10.00
Acne severity very light
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Helpfulness score of this review: -1
princess from pa
June 17, 2009
Pros lighter periods && no pain during periods
Cons lower sex drive
Bottom line it kinda helped mi acne but it's still there.. it lowers the amount of sex you want and at first you might get a lot of nausea!! i have maintained mi weigh.
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: -2
Nina from New York
June 10, 2009
Pros Definitely clearer skin. But most importantly I felt I had more energy which resulted in weight loss.
Cons They only disadvantage is that my insurance doesn't cover it, so it's expensive. Also not many doctors carry this brand in their office. So no luck getting any free. (lol)
Bottom line I must admit every birth control pill I ever started, I had to give up due to side effects, causing me to try too many different types. I was given Mircette when I changed doctors, and she advised that many insurances do not cover it. But once I started using Mircette I was hooked. At first there's slight nausea, but that passes. What I loved was how beautiful my skin looked after 3 months. I also lost all my baby weight, going from 127 to 109 (I'm petite). I couldn't believe it, I had so much energy. But definitely be ready to have NO sex life (you just dont want it!) A few months ago as I was trying to cut expenses, my doctor advised on the generic version. It was horrible, whatever you do dont go there, it's not worth it, believe me, the side effects & the odor, NO! And that is why I'm back on Mircette, I dont care how much it costs. But ladies it's very important that you keep in mind that every body is different, and you cant base your decisions on other's experience.
Price paid $60.00
Acne severity very light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 2
Jessica K. from Biloxi, Ms
February 28, 2009
Pros Very light almost non-existent periods. Clear skin!
Cons Very dry skin, HORRIBLE mood, period never came when it was suppose to, absolutely NO sex drive at all!!!
Bottom line I was on Mircette for 7 months. During the first two months I had horrible migraines. Then my mood started to change, I had severe anxiety, and an almost violent attitude, which is NOT like me, I'm one of the most laid back people you have ever met. I thought maybe I was having issues with my thyroid that the pills were either giving me too much horomones or not enough, but thyroid checked out just fine. Also, I would take my pill every evening at 10:00 pm, I was never even 10 mins late taking it, and I never got my period when I was suppose to. I'd end up starting my period during the last two days of the week due. I skipped one pill during my 28days and had a period for 8 days. I've been off of the pills now for 2 weeks, and I feel great!!! I will NEVER AGAIN take Mircette.
Price paid $10.00
Acne severity very light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 1
Katie from Wisconsin
January 3, 2009
Pros Clears up acne immediately. Decreased hair loss. Eyelashes became super long and thick! Prevents pregnancy.
Cons Severe migraine headaches. Depression. Zero libido.
Bottom line Side affects were unbearable and I had to discontinue use after three months. I later read that this pill should not be prescribed to women with a history of migraine. Moderate to severe acne returned after I stopped taking it. I will now be trying Spironolactone because it has fewer side affects.
Price paid $15.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 0
Blaze from NY
December 21, 2008
Pros controls acne nicely, I had barely any breakouts while on this pill, however it wont just clear it up, you should use an antibiotic with it to clear up your existing acne first.
Cons causes bloating, I had a couple of headaches on it the first month. Also LOWERS you sex drive like no other pill.
Bottom line This is a good pill, except for the bloating and lack of sex drive. It's very helpful for women with horomonal acne :)
Price paid $60.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 5

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