User Reviews for Low-Ogestrel (28) oral

I'm 24 years old and I just stsrted this BC 3 weeks ago and I'm in a all WOW!! I've lost weight!! I've always been a gym rat though however I never noticed weight lost this fast :) also my (SKIN) its clearing so well.. Prior to me using this BC my skin was a blemish cementary but now you clearly tell my skin getting better by the day.. I LOVE LOVE this BC! Only con is I feel a lilttle nauesa :/

I began taking this pill following surgery to remove an ovary that had been damaged from endometriosis. I have never liked the idea of taking synthetic bc, but due to my debilitating cramps, I felt it was the best option at the time. My bf and I had always used otc bc methods and they worked fine. I will say that the pill did help with my cramps (they are pretty much non-existant) as well as my cycle regularity and flow. There is a downside, however... I'm a very upbeat person and I would rarely get moody; even before my period. Since taking low ogestrol, I have been nearly the opposite. Extremely moody before and during my cycle, moments where I have felt like crying for hardly any reason, and depression. Except for extreme circumstances where one would be expected to feel depressed (death in the family, loss of job, etc), I have never felt that way. It was quite honestly scary because I knew this wasn't the real me. I took my last pill yesterday and plan to go back to otc bc. As for managing my endometriosis, I am looking into natural progesterone and other natural alternatives such as lifestyle changes.Read More Read Less

I switched from the Nuvaring to Low Ogestrel 28 ten days ago. I have gained 4lbs in the last 4 days. I am an extremely active individual. I work out at least 5 days a week and I watch what I eat. I am immediately stopping this medication.

I'm a bit disappointed that I seem to be the only one having severe nausea and throwing up with this medication. I stayed home from work today, day 10 of taking this medication. This is the second time in a year I have attempted to go onto the Low-Ogestrel oral and both times have led to the same effect. I rarely have side effects with medications but now that this is the second time that this has happened I know what the problem is. Bummer.

I have been taking this pill for over 2 years now. Of course all bc will have some negative effects but as compared to others I must say this one is amazing. When I first started birth control I switched rapidly due to yeast infections, UTIs and other various issues. After about 3 to 4 different types I found this one. Your appetite will increase, you just have to pay more attention to how much and how often you eat to avoid weight gain. Moodiness is at its worst about a week before my period, and that would be my only complaint. No breakthrough bleeding, no other side effects besides that. Periods are like clockwork, starts on the 4th day of sugar pills religiously, off by the time I start a new pack. Very light and to the point. Sometimes I will not have a period. I would recommend this pill to those having trouble with other bc pills/methods.Read More Read Less

Horrible. Took this one day and had the worst headache and also made me nasausa. Started to cry, just not good

I have been on Low Ogestrel, for over 3 years now, it has worked wonders for my periods which were very heavy before i started this pill, i dont break out or have mood swings. I do experience migraines, breast tenderness, light cramps a week in advance, and also a lower sex drive.

This drug made me crazy. I had terrible mood swings, irritability, and I even got to the point I felt suicidal once. If you lack any self confidence or even have a tad bit of depression, do not use. This birth control will make it a million times worse. Granted everyone reacts differently to medication, but this one severely affected my emotions. I didn't realize it until I hit rock bottom and had a mental breakdown. Wish my doctor would have told me when I first started taking it to pay attention to the side effects...I was three months in too late. Be careful taking this!!!!!Read More Read Less

I used LoOvral and Low Ogestrel for a combined 17 years. The latter being used for about 10 years. The only reason I stopped was because my prescription was hard to get due to the recall on packaging. I didn't want to try anything else. Unfortunately, now I have cystic acne and my skin is horrible. This had mild side effects on me. Nothing major, It was as good as it gets.

Just started my first pill pack of lo-ogestral this month. About to start the placebos. Switched from lo-estrine 24 fe because i kept getting breakthrough bleeding that would last for up to two weeks until my next period. This happened twice in the span of under 6 months AFTER i had been on it for over a year. Did some research and discovered that i could be having breakthrough bleeding because my body had gotten used to the hormone levels because they were so low. Loestrine is the lowest dose on the market at this time. I use the pill in combination with a condom 95% of the time so pregnancy isnt a big concern for me because i take the pill every day. But the research i did told me that the hormone levels that fluctuate throughout my cycle were causing my uterine lining to come off too soln in the month but because i was taking the pill still it was only a light amount because i was still getting the hormone but it just wasnt enough. I have yet to have a period on this pill so i dont know how long it will last. Loestrine started on a friday (for sunday starters) and ended on a tuesday. That was with 4 placebo pills. So ill leave another update when i know more. Also, i do have bipolar spectrum disorder and im further down the spectrum than most people are. I have not had any issues with suicidal thoughts or mood swings that i could not attribute to my disorder. That was with both pills so far. I have access to an anti anxiety medicine too for my generalized anxiety disorder and medicine for my bipolar disorder. Im also on a thyroid medicine for a low functioning thyroid. Hope this helps someone. Remember every birth control isnt right for every girl just like every guy isnt right for every girl. Work with your doctor to find the right one for you. Read More Read Less

I have been on multiple pills for the past 10 years and only just started this one about 9 months ago. It took 6 months for me to get "used" to it but now I know what to expect. My period starts on day 4 of the placebo pills usually and only lasts for 2 - 3 days and is super light. I'm always a bit crampy about 1 week prior but don't generally cramp at any other time. I am much more emotional around period time, have unexplained crying fits, and don't really want to get out of bed. I am not sensitive to missing a pill for 8 hours or so; I take the pill before bed but if for some reason I forget and don't take it until the next morning my body is fine. It's okay as far as a pill goes and I have never had a pregnancy scare.Read More Read Less

goton this during perimenapause, didn't do anything, increased anxiety badly! Now lets hope I can get my period back-

***I have been on this BCP for 5 years now as contraceptive and to regulate my period. I have irregular cycle with regular flow and I get pms. Both are much better and I have had great luck with this pill. It keeps my emotions level and my periods regular. ***My daughter took it also. She has very heavy periods and with stomach issues and pms. She has had the opposite experience with it. It has been horrible for her. She had severe anxiety mood swings and nausea. It was so bad she stopped mid cycle on the second month. She also got a yeast infection. Its been terrible. It really depends on the person. I would recommend this if you have very heavy periods. But I would if you have very irregular with lighter flow. Read More Read Less

The only problems I have are at night, however I think it's just my anxiety messing with me. My anxiety became higher after I started on the pill.

I have been taking this medication for 8 years now. I have little to no cramping and my periods last 3-4 days and are pretty light. My period is predictable to the DAY (I was very irregular before the pill). It has also helped with my skin. I have less acne (which runs in my family) and well, lets be honest...I'm not pregnant yet and I've fairly active for years now. I did not gain weight until I started taking pro-zac with it about 6 years ago. Other then that, I'm very satisfied.

I was put on regular birth control after developing extremely long periods after the birth of both of my children. It did the trick of getting me on track, but I then started getting horrible migraines during my periods. My doctor suggested I try taking Low Ogestrel continuously, skipping the placebo pills and stop having periods and the migraines associated with them. It took many months for the complete absence of periods to take effect. It's been a year and a half now. About every 2 months I get severe cramps and light bleeding. My doctor instructed me to stop taking the pill for 3 days to "reset" my body. This does work - at least for a couple more months. My major complaint is an almost complete loss of libido and it seems hard to lose weight. I still get migraines, especially when I have to stop the pill every couple of months, but overall it has "fixed" my major problems.Read More Read Less

My first time taking this medication and last! terrible for my stomach! Can anyone tell a good birth control that wouldn't affect the stomach, like this one does? I've taking birth control from a different country and never had stomach problem.

I have been on various oral contraceptives for the past 11 years, with varying experiences. Some higher dose medications made me experience 'morning sickness' on a daily basis (woke up every morning at 4am to vomit), while other low dose medications left me with my period for 3 weeks out of every month. Other medications made me extremely moody. This has been the only birth control I've been able to take for 3 years with very few side effects. My periods are VERY regular (starts and ends on the same day every month) and very light (only need to use a tampon one or two days, and then a panty liner thereafter), virtually no PMS, and no pre-menstrual cramps. My only complaints are that it doesn't help clear my skin as other medications might, and that it does negatively impact my sex drive a bit. But I'll trade an occasional pimple and a lowered libido for all the benefits I've experinced with this pill.Read More Read Less

I have endometriosis and I get horrible cramps and really heavy bleeding. I've tried a few other pills before but lo/ovral and low ogestrel have worked the best for me by far. I take the pill continuously and when I do take a few days off, my cramps have been so much better and my period has overall been easier to deal with. The only con is that my face definitely breaks out more.