User Reviews for Low-Ogestrel (28) oral

Worst birth control in history. took this pill for a week & bled for 2wks straight. Had the worst cramping ever, irritable, fatigued, & slept all the time. Please don`t take ths drug.

I have been using this pill now for 2 months after switching from Necon. I got off of Necon because I had breakthrough bleeding and my doctor thought this pill would be better. Well it's worse. I'm nauseous, moody, and tired all of the time and now in my second month of taking it I have horrible cramping and breakthrough bleeding. I'm completely unhappy with my BC experience so far and I'm beginning to wonder if there is anything out there.

I had my baby boy last November, and about 6 weeks later went on Low-Ogestrel. My periods before were about 5 days. Taking BC they last 7, but some days I don't bleed much at all. I used to get really bad cramping before using this BC, but now they are just mild cramps that I hardly notice. I don't think they have made me gain weight, but they have caused me to be more irritable than before.

I have been on so many birth controls and none seem to work for me. Most of them my body rejected them or severe weight gain and bloating. Now that I am on low ogestrel I am very satisfied indeed, my body feels normal for once no stomach cramps in between periods or anything. Its awesome to feel normal again. I would recomend this to any woman out there that have a hard time with birth control. :)

I was previously on ortho tricyclen lo, and my periods were coming early every month, only about a 2 1/2-3 week break in between. So my doctor switched me to lo-ogestrel. Needless to say, they definitely stopped the early periods. They are very regular now and very short for the most part. The only down-side is, I never previously had menstrual cramps, fatigue, irritability, and this BC seems to cause all of them. The symptoms aren't too bad, just not really what I'm used to. I'll be sticking with lo-ogestral.Read More Read Less

I am 25 been on the pill since I was 15, have been taking Low Ogestral for a year. Very effective and light periods that are very predictable. -1 on ease of use because every time I take the pill my stomach cramps and I feel as though I am going to throw up (nausia) this feeling does not last long. -1 on satisfaction because I don't always like the way that it makes me feel, slightly down, tired, irritable, night sweats, and bloated. I have not found the right birth control for me but for now it gets the job done, too afraid to switchRead More Read Less

i started this form of birth control to heal my painful periods. i have been using it for 6 months and my periods are still painful. it does not come on in the last week of the pill box when im am to take the sugar pills. i spot every single day. i am miserable. when i was without the birth control, my periods were on time..just painful. now they come when they want, i cant tell if its my period..or if im just spotting. its an everyday thing. ugh.!!

This is my current birth control and I love it!! I used to have full-body cramps (I sometimes could feel the roof of my mouth cramping - not fun) and after a terrible run-in with an ill-prescribed bc, my doctor prescribed this to me and within a month my cramps were gone, as were my extreme mood shifts and hemorrhage-like bleeding. My periods are so light that sometimes I can wear a petite tampon on what used to be my heaviest day! The only problem I'm running into now is that it's becoming *too* strong at controlling the flow and I've missed my last period.. hopefully I don't miss this one as well or I'll have to find an alternative... :/Read More Read Less

I took this for 5 years and it worked perfectly, I loved it. I switched doctors when I moved and the new doctor switched me to Loestrin 24. It was terrible! After taking it for 2 months I was miserable. I switched back to low-ogestrel and I am really glad I did!

I switched to this birth control about a year ago after the previous birth control made me extremely emotional. Overall, I really like it. My periods come like clock work now and i have very mild cramps. I have noticed during my menstrual cycle I get a tad more irritable than I use to, but it's not really bad.

its low dose

I'm 30 yrs old, started BCP's after my second son was born (about 2 1/2 yrs) for birth control purposes and regualting my periods. I was very abnormal. started this BCP about 4-5 months ago after going through severe depression with my last pill. The first 1-2 months, it seemed to be fine. All my symptoms seemed to start decreasing and going away within the first 2 months... BUT... after about the 3rd month, they're back... irritability over the dumbest things, moody, exhaustion -there was one day that I actually could NOT get out of bed - slept almost 16 hrs!, vaginal itching and discomfort, night sweats, hot flashes, severe headaches and lasting several days (at least 2 to 3 times a month), prefer to not associate with anyone, sex drive isn't as low as it was on the last pill but still pretty low on the scale, I don't feel "right", almost like my life is spinning out of control, feel like I can't talk to anyone about it, weight gain - not so much, but I have a family of 4 plus a full time job and I haven't felt productive in months, almost as if life is passing me by and I can't seem to figure out how to enjoy it anymore. Bottom line - went to GYN, let him know my sysmptoms - he said I was headed for early menopause and needed to gain control of this. So he prescribed a new pill. Honestly, after hearing I may be headed for early menopause because of these BCP's, don't think I'm taking ANY anymore. Sure it helped prevent pregnancy and my periods were ok until the last couple of months - they've been late. BUT... Living life and actually enjoying it is more important to me. My husband and I talked and agreed that I am stopping the pill completely and immediately! Read More Read Less

I began taking this BC about 5 months ago. I noticed during the third month that I became increasingly agitated and moody. Currently, my mood swings have increased dramatically, to the point where I am having difficulty being productive and am avoiding contact with people. I plan on talking to my doctor tomorrow to see if I can switch to a lower-hormone pill.

I am 30-years-old and have been taking this pill for 1 year now for painful periods, contraception and prevention of endometriosis. I have taken 5 other birth control pills in the past, including Yaz, Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. Of all of those medications, this one has caused me the least number of side effects. In fact, I don't have any side effects at all from it. I went from heavy bleeding to almost no bleeding at all, which is very beneficial for someone who is being treated for endometriosis. I highly recommend it.Read More Read Less

It has been effective in preventing contraception, however, I have been experiencing mood swings, randomly crying, and small bouts depression at least twice a month.

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I have tried many pills over the past 10 years and have NEVER been able to tolerate one! I thought that the pill is just not for me. Then due to endometriosis and super heavy periods, and anemia, my doctor backed me into trying the pill again. I DID NOT want to do it because I never had luck w pills. I have to say I love this one!! I am so shocked that I have had ZERO side effects! :) Well, occasional tender breasts but no big deal. There is a pill for everyone, so if one doesnt work with your body chemistry, try another combination of hormone pills. I am in love with this one.Read More Read Less

HORRIBLE! I had an awful time on this BC. I am 30 years old, and I had previously been on Mircette for 4 years, took 2 years off from BCP, and then started on Low Ogestrel, as this was on my insurance. Emotionally I was extremely moody - very anxious, then angry, then crying and I had no idea why. I also had alot of bloating, nasuea, and swelling. I was so uncomfortable and driving my poor boyfriend crazy with the mood swings! :( I decided to go off this crazy pill immediately once I realized it was affecting my life so negatively. I hope if there is anyone else out there with a similiar experience - that this helps you! Read More Read Less

I have been taking Low-Ogestrel for over 4 years, and never once had a problem. Within 2 months my irregular period was now like clockwork. Had no side effects, no weight gain, mood swings etc. If you are a scheduled person (can take the pill at the same time every day) this will work well for you. Plus it comes in a different package than those stereotypical pale pink circular containers, so it's pretty discrete!

I've been on this pill for two months now. This pill made me very nauseous the first month and then noticed that I started losing more hair than usual. I've read that Low Ogestrel does cause hair loss. Still waiting for the benefits of the pill to kick in.