Reviewer: LoMary, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Well, I'm not pregnant, I lost 12 pounds, my skin looks so much better, increased sex drive, and lighter periods. Seriously, the best bc I've ever been on.

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Well, I'm not pregnant, I lost 12 pounds, my skin looks so much better, increased sex drive, and lighter periods. Seriously, the best bc I've ever been on.
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Reviewer: shohl89, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I first started Apri when i was 14 or so and it worked great - i was on it until about 21 or so. So i was on it a long time with great results, no acne, no weight gain, good sex drive, peachy. I went back on the pill about 3 years ago now. Since, I have been having frequent trips to the bathroom, painful sex, etc and was diagnosed with endometriosis after surgery finally. I just recently starte ... Show Full Comment

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I first started Apri when i was 14 or so and it worked great - i was on it until about 21 or so. So i was on it a long time with great results, no acne, no weight gain, good sex drive, peachy. I went back on the pill about 3 years ago now. Since, I have been having frequent trips to the bathroom, painful sex, etc and was diagnosed with endometriosis after surgery finally. I just recently started taking only the active pills to control the Endometriosis. For the past 8 months at least I have been struggling with severe depression, severe anxiety, weight gain and sever hunger, moodiness, complete lack of sex drive, and some acne. I dont know how much of it has to do with the endo, and how much is the Apri. BUt since seeing other reviews, I know that my body no longer tolerates this medicine like it used to and is likely the cause of all these horrible symptoms. Ive been wondering why i have no desire to have sex, at all, ever. I thought it was post-surgery blues. Never will take Apri again and doubt I'll take a birth control at all even though it is recommended to keep the Endo away. Id rather just deal with it and let my body handle it. I dont know if the endo came about on the break from the meds, or because of the meds for so long. Im not taking my dose tonight, i am DONE!
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Reviewer: kkaass, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Never had any issues. Started taking this when I was 16 (now 23 yrs old) because of another medication I was on (I had to be on two forms on birth control because of the birth defects that the OTHER medication caused). Does what it's supposed to do... Haven't gotten pregnant, helps with the cramps and heaviness of my periods, I take it every morning when I wake up, and no side effects. No complain ... Show Full Comment

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Never had any issues. Started taking this when I was 16 (now 23 yrs old) because of another medication I was on (I had to be on two forms on birth control because of the birth defects that the OTHER medication caused). Does what it's supposed to do... Haven't gotten pregnant, helps with the cramps and heaviness of my periods, I take it every morning when I wake up, and no side effects. No complaints here.
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Reviewer: h0plessl0ve13, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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i started birth control when i was 15 it was supposed to help my cramps. at 16 i ended up with numerous blood clots in my legs lungs and in my arms, my family and was told to come and say goodbye to me because i only had a ten percent chance to live. thankfully i mad it but being 16 and hearing this is probably the end of your life was so hard.

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i started birth control when i was 15 it was supposed to help my cramps. at 16 i ended up with numerous blood clots in my legs lungs and in my arms, my family and was told to come and say goodbye to me because i only had a ten percent chance to live. thankfully i mad it but being 16 and hearing this is probably the end of your life was so hard.
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Reviewer: Chelsea, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have been on Apri, with my previous pill being Desogen. While Apri did have initial hormonal changes (fuller/tender breasts, heavier cramps), after use past the first few months my body has no negative effects. While yes, my breasts do get a little more sore from time to time, I've never spotted and NEVER had a pregnancy, the latter being the real point of the prescription in the first place.

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I have been on Apri, with my previous pill being Desogen. While Apri did have initial hormonal changes (fuller/tender breasts, heavier cramps), after use past the first few months my body has no negative effects. While yes, my breasts do get a little more sore from time to time, I've never spotted and NEVER had a pregnancy, the latter being the real point of the prescription in the first place.
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