Mircette (Birth control) Reviews

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princess, pa Jun 17th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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. Recommended: Yes Usage: princess has used this item for a few months. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Nina, New York Jun 10th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 60.00 Acne severity: very light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jessica K., Biloxi, Ms Feb 28th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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. Recommended: No Usage: Jessica K. has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: very light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Katie, Wisconsin Jan 3rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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. Recommended: No Usage: Katie has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 15.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Blaze, NY Dec 21st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

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 :) Recommended: Yes Usage: Blaze has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 60.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Officionada, Dallas, TX Nov 22nd, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: No pimples, periods on cue like clockwork, no cramps!, no moodiness - aka no PMS, I had no blood-spotting at all, my libido was definitely higher, went from 140lbs to my ever lowest 125lbs and I am 5'7". I was under my ideal weight. Cons: Reminding myself to take the pill everyday. I have to say, the first month of taking this pill; you will have bloating, headache, and nausea. The 5th week all the hormones stabilized and I was pimples free and cramp free for 2 years. Bottom Line: Mircette was perfect for me and I honestly have no complaints what-so-ever. I took it for 2 years, and my skin was at its smoothest! I can’t believe for the first time since I was a teenager that I didn’t have those whiteheads, those underneath the skin acne, etc...I stopped because I was tired of reminding myself to take a pill. I just needed a break. But with this break came the consequences. It has been a year since I stopped taking it and my acne is back and my ridiculous-cold sweat-ovary cramps are back. So within a month or two I am going back to Mircette. There’s one thing that is different with my Mircette intake, I didn’t take the placebo pills. I only took the three rows of white pills and only those. If you want to go that route, make sure you okay it with your physician first. I was a stickler when it came down to having my period every month cause I didn’t mind cramp free-4 day-very light bleeding-periods. Plus, I am not a smoker and I am only a wine soci Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 60.00 Acne severity: very light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Whitney, MD, USA Nov 5th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: No weight gain/ No cramps No mood changes/No loss of sex drive(probably higher!!) Light and regular periods Cons: None. Bottom Line: I love Mircette. No problems with is whats so ever. Recommended: Yes Usage: Whitney has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 25.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Stephanie Oct 30th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Small pill, not pregnant, predictable period, reduced cramps. Cons: Some spotting, no clearing of acne, little weight gain. Bottom Line: I don't mind taking this stuff, but my insurance company sent me the generic version (kariva). I refuse to even try Kariva because of the other reviews I've read. Things such as severe weight gain, sever mood swings and depression, loss of apetite and loss of hair. I like Mircette though. I used to have terrible cramps, but not I'm cramp free. =] I wish it'd help with acne though, but maybe it just needs more time. I haven't seen my face clear up any or get worse at all. Recommended: Yes Usage: Stephanie has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 25.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Lauren, CA Oct 6th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I'm not pregnant Cons: Very low libido, dryness, spotting Bottom Line: I don't get it. I took this pill for 5 days and stopped because it screwed my body up so bad within the first week. Literally the first day I started taking it, my period completely vanished and then a couple days later I started spotting and never stopped. Maybe one day i'll find a good birth control pill Recommended: No Usage: Lauren has used this item for about a week. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kirsten Oct 1st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Semi-lighter periods. Affordable. Cons: Low libido and dryness. Minor breakouts, when before taking I had clear skin. Spotting between periods. Bottom Line: Switched from NuvaRing to Mircette because of affordibility. More cons than pros. Main issues are low libido and spotting, which adds to the libido issue. :( Ordered 3 months at a time, so will have to stick it out until I get a new prescription. Recommended: No Usage: Kirsten has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 20.00 Acne severity: very light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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