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43 People found this comment helpful

I really like this medication. I am on my second month and have had no problems, especially because I never forget to take it. It has cleared up my skin significantly and I have definitely not had a decrease in sexual desire. If anything, it's a comfort not having that worry in the back of my mind that I might get pregnant unplanned. I am very satisfied with this birth control. I also highly...

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11 People found this comment helpful

PLEASE READ. I was on the pill for 4 months and in those months i was tried all the time, cramps got worse, my PMS got way worse, became depressed. My periods were irregular, my sex drive did not exist any more. My breast were extremely sensitive especially around my period. But the worst was i had extreme chest pain went in and my doctor found large blood clots in my lungs and neck, i was in the...

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Lbailey | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/3/2019
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.3
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In the two years I took Mononessa, I had little to know problems with it. I had no weight gain, or irregular behavior. The only problem I had with it, was if I messed up my schedule of taking it, it made me spot for a long time. I came off of it because of that, and used Gianvi for 3 months. Needless to say, after that, I returned to Mononessa. Good drug with little to no side effects.

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AdrianJ | 35-44 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/25/2018
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 5.0
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I absolutely love this pill. It stopped my extremely long periods. It only lasted 3 days after taking this pill. There was no bloating or bad cramps. It helped me lose the weight that I had been trying to lose, because my appetite was lighter. My skin got clearer. So all in all... great pill!!!

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Jenny | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/20/2018
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 3.0
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My doctor prescribed this to me and I have been using it for a month now. While I know that I might want to wait a bit longer before I give this product a poor review, I just couldn't wait. My acne is far from gone and has possibly become worse. My period isn't any light and I have been having terrible mood swings (unlike the ones that I had before). The only good thing about this pill isn't that it lessens cramps. However, while cramps were a concern they were not what I wanted to treat. My acne isn't going away and I just feel so depressed.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/18/2018
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this medication for around three years now and I haven't had any problems

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/21/2018
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I love this! I've never had an problems with this pill.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/22/2017
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 5.0
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This is the very first birth control I have ever been on so I was extremely scared of what i would experience. I've been about it for about 4 months now and have had NO SIDE EFFECTS at all I've had slight weight gain but I'm not entirely sure if it was due to the birth control, I also have not gotten pregnant. The main reason I got on this birth control was because I was having terrible cramps that were beyond painful to where I would need to go to the emergency room, and since on Mononessa I have not experienced cramps at all and I'm so happy for that as well as getting super light/short periods! Read More Read Less

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Grace | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/16/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I was nervous about getting on birth control, as I'd had a horrible experience with a different one in the past. But this one has really been just fine- no side effects, no weight gain. I forgot it one night and took it 2 hours late, and bc it's a combo bill it's supposed to still be effective. So, I would recommend this to anyone.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/31/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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This was the very first form of birth control I have ever used and I used it for a year. It made me gain 15 pounds over the course of a year while also maintaining a healthy diet with exercise. It gave me terrible mood swings and I would be angry for hours for absolutely no reason. It also gave me migraines weekly. Switching to a different pill has made a world a difference and I am so happy to finally be switched off this pill. It was effective in preventing pregnancy, but the side effects were not worth it. Read More Read Less

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JJBA | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/4/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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Love it! Been using it for a year, I use it properly and have not gotten pregnant. I do not have side effects from using this pill.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/2/2017
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 3.0
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I had started taking the pills for my heavy periods to stop and i took the pills for about 6 months then stopped and started once i lost my virginity but when i started back it made my period last for two weeks so it depends on the persons body once you start and stop the pills.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/19/2017
Condition: Disease of Ovaries with Cysts
Overall rating 5.0
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I love this BC! Originally I was prescribed it for my PCOS and have been using for almost 4 years now. My periods only last about 5 days and are finally regular! I don't experience any side effects and they are easy to take. Acne has been less noticeable and haven't had any weight issues. Totally recommend!

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Marie12345 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/12/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this pill since I was 18, I am currently 24. it works great. the only time I feel discomfort is if I miss a pill. it has increased my appetite and I do recommend taking the pill with food. I haven't gained any excess weight and I have not gotten pregnant will on the pill.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/22/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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Gabby | 19-24 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/7/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.0
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Until reading reviews it didnt accure to me why i started feeling fat. But makes sense now always bloated and hungry. Ive only taken this 1 1/2 months and have bled atleast 5 times for more then 2 days at a time. Migraines have become worse at one point i had one for a whole week. I am switching back to yaz

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ag25phl | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/8/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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I started this BC the day after i had got a medical abortion. I didnt want to risk getting pregnant again so i started it immediatly and that was the first week in may and now we are in the first week of june and i am still spotting almost everyday if not full on bleeding like i have my period. It is driving me crazy because its been over a month now that i have been bleeding is this normal?? should i try to change up my BC? my OBGYN said it is norman due to the fact of just having the medical abortion and starting the BC at the same time.... in need of some advise asap! pleaseRead More Read Less

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/11/2016
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 4.0
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I'm currently on the medication and I'm 15 years old, I take it because my periods are very severe this medication has eased the cramping but my period is up to 9 or 10 days now. I also have had a large decrease in my sex drive, which is very unfortunate. I don't recommend it if you're using it for the same reason as me

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/30/2016
Condition: Disease of Ovaries with Cysts
Overall rating 2.3
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Unfortunately I have to use the name brand of this product because Momonessa caused me to experience hives.

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ams93 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/8/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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Although this birth control has been great to me for about 3 years... I recently got off of it because me and my husband decided to try for a baby. While being on the pill I had no acne, no weight gain, little to no cramping, lightened and shortened periods. The side effect I'm now experiencing is EXTREME weight gain, I'm talking 10lbs in a month! Obscene bloating and fatigue. I'm hoping this will soon go away and that my body will go back to normal. I have not changed my diet, in fact, I've been eating less. Nothing I do is helping me lose the extra weight gain. I just hope this is temporary.Read More Read Less

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ejswatt | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/18/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been taking this medication for about three years now and have not had any horrible side affects. I still have cramps, but they were decreased by this drug. I also experience tenderness of my breasts a week before my period. No nausea or major mood swings. No change in acne and a slight weight gain. Overall, it is a good medication.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/12/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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I am going to switch to a different pill. Yes to breast tenderness, yes to weight gain, yes to vaginal dryness. No change to acne, no change to PMS symptoms. Also I usually get a cold sore once every 2-3 years and since being on this pill (4 months total) I have had 3 cold sores! I'm not sure if this directly correlates but it's the only change to my regimen so, I do not recommend this pill.

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