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

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I normally use the depo-provera shot, but having moved overseas where it was illegal, I had to choose another option. The pill made my periods incredibly light. They last a half day or a day. However it is the most severe my PMS has ever been: mood swings, headaches. The PMS comes about 7-10 days before my period and lasts (in varying intensity) until the end of my period. I just take som ... Show Full Comment

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I normally use the depo-provera shot, but having moved overseas where it was illegal, I had to choose another option. The pill made my periods incredibly light. They last a half day or a day. However it is the most severe my PMS has ever been: mood swings, headaches. The PMS comes about 7-10 days before my period and lasts (in varying intensity) until the end of my period. I just take some Midol and call it good. Otherwise nothing weird about this medication. I'm not pregnant! I have missed pills, but the pills continue to work for about two days of missed pills before you need to worry--which is great. And I do love having a one day period!
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Reviewer: BaileyLynne, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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i have been taking the drug for 3 weeks now, only difference is an increase in headaches. honestly everyone’s hormones are different. Every pill has different levels of mixed hormones. Find the ones that work for you. trial and error. this works for me - my acne and my bleeding - this might not work for you, you may already have a naturally higher estrogen level than me. It’s a give and take. what ... Show Full Comment

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i have been taking the drug for 3 weeks now, only difference is an increase in headaches. honestly everyone’s hormones are different. Every pill has different levels of mixed hormones. Find the ones that work for you. trial and error. this works for me - my acne and my bleeding - this might not work for you, you may already have a naturally higher estrogen level than me. It’s a give and take. what side effects out weigh each other for you. i have not noticed decrees in sex drive or weight gain. But i am bloated a little more than i use to be. Good hunting ladies.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I started taking Necon about 2 years ago. When I first started, I loved it. I didn't notice many changes. My period started on time and I had very very mild cramping. No acne issues , it help clear I up actually. However after about 6 months I noticed I was getting INTENSE migraines the day before or of my period. It would subside for a few days but then return about the Saturday before I started ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking Necon about 2 years ago. When I first started, I loved it. I didn't notice many changes. My period started on time and I had very very mild cramping. No acne issues , it help clear I up actually. However after about 6 months I noticed I was getting INTENSE migraines the day before or of my period. It would subside for a few days but then return about the Saturday before I started the new pack. During the weeks of taking the pills, I never had a headache. I had a little breast tenderness but nothing extreme. I stopped taking Necon because the migraines were too much. My doctor prescribed the 800 mg ibuprofen to take during the times I had headaches. I've now restarted it and after 6 months and with the ibuprofen, I still get migraines. They are awful and have made me sick or unable to move. The ibuprofen does not help. I'm only discontinuing using this pill because of this. No other birth control has caused this nor do I have a history of migraines. If you try it and notice headaches, I would stop and ask the doctor for something different. If you don't notice anything, I think you'll be fine.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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This pill worked great for pregnancy. My skin cleared up A LOT. Helped a lot with my cramps, and ovarian cysts. I had to stop taking it because my blood pressure went up after almost a year being on it. I did experience headaches, moodiness, no sex drive, bigger breast, breast tenderness.

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This pill worked great for pregnancy. My skin cleared up A LOT. Helped a lot with my cramps, and ovarian cysts. I had to stop taking it because my blood pressure went up after almost a year being on it. I did experience headaches, moodiness, no sex drive, bigger breast, breast tenderness.
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Reviewer: _kayleigh , 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I started taking Necon 1/35, i had a 3 month supply and would refill if i was satisfied. Which i was not satisfied at all. The first month I gained over 6 pounds which is not normal for me at all im 20 years old and in shape weighing 105 then randomly gained that weight. I then kept taking it and my period was shorter and lighter but my breast were ALWAYS sore and tender. I then stopped taking it ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking Necon 1/35, i had a 3 month supply and would refill if i was satisfied. Which i was not satisfied at all. The first month I gained over 6 pounds which is not normal for me at all im 20 years old and in shape weighing 105 then randomly gained that weight. I then kept taking it and my period was shorter and lighter but my breast were ALWAYS sore and tender. I then stopped taking it in the middle of my 3rd month because I was not liking the way to made me have such bad mood swings and no sex drive. I did not have a period for the following two months. I was freaking out. Took 4 preg test and all negative. Finally after two months coming off the pill i finally started my period and im about to start a new birth control. i do not recommend this to ANYONE. its awful!!!!!
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