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I am 38 and have had 3 children. I started this medication in order to reduce the frequency and duration of my periods. Since beginning this medication 6 weeks ago I have put on 6 pounds, even though I started an exercise program. I am retaining water like crazy, can't button my pants, and am beginning the third week of a full blown period. I did not have cramps before, but have them every day now! I am also having trouble with low blood sugar and dizziness. Yuck. I don't think this is worth it. Published: August 28, 2008 ::
I took this birth control for 6 months and it was the longest 6 months of my life. I started having periods at least 2 times a month along with the worst menstural cramping and bloating I have ever experiened. This pill made my endo symptoms even worse then before. Published: February 20, 2008 ::
It takes your body a bit of getting used to with the breakthrough bleeding. My doctor said usually about one cycle (3 months). I have been on this now for over a year and my periods have gone from 5 days to 1 1/2 at the max and very light at that. I highly recommend it to everyone. Published: November 14, 2007 ::
After only 10 weeks on this medication, I bled for 3 1/2 weeks straight. Published: October 09, 2007 ::
I HAVE BEEN ON SEASONIQUE FOR 6 1/2 WEEKS NOW AND I HAVE BLED AT LEAST 3 OF THE 6. IT'S HEAVY AT TIMES AND OTHERS LIGHT. I WAS ON THE RING B4 THIS AND HAD A BAD ALLERGIC REACTION TO IT. I LIKED THE IDEA OF 4 PERIODS A YEAR BUT I DON'T THINK I CAN TAKE ANY MORE BLOOD! Published: September 11, 2008 ::
I suffer migraines and this drug has helped my migrianes become less frequent. Published: November 11, 2007 ::
I have been using Seasonique for 4 months now and I love it. I haven't gained any weight or had any more breakouts than normal. I haven't had any spotting between periods and my periods have actually been lighter. I'm not pregnant and I take my pill right before I go to bed so it is really simple and effective. Published: March 02, 2009 ::
After talking to friends who had already had bad experiences with Seasonique, I thought I would be different and wanted to try it for myself! I have been on seasonique for about 6 weeks. Since starting it, I have gained around 11 pounds, my skin looks terrible and I have bled every day for the last 3 weeks. The worst, however, is the fatigue/tiredness. I think that may be why I have gained the weight, I have not felt like doing ANYTHING! I have tried several birth control pills in the past, and the thought of only having 4 periods a year sounded very good. I have already called my doctor to have my previous birth control restarted. DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!! Published: August 25, 2008 ::
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I am 16 years old and i decided to go on this birth control because i have been with my boyfriend for almost a year and a half and i dont trust condoms. none of my friends were ever on this birth control so i knew nothing about it. i saw the commerical and 4 periods a year sounded good to me so i asked my doctor if i could go on it and she said yes. it was the day before i was going to go on the birth control and i was nervous so i decided to look online to see what people said about the pill. i came to this website and everyone was saying how terrible it was and i was terrified to start it but my mom had already paid for it so i did. i've been on it for almost a month now. before i went on this i weighed 135 lbs and i still do... i never really had break outs before and i still dont.. no cramping .. nothing really. my boyfriend said i've been moodier since i went on it but i know thats not true. i have had spotting throughout the day but only a little bit and its not enough for a tampon. its like i'm on the last day of my period so its thats weird color and its only a tiny bit. everything else is fine and i set an alarm every day on my phone so i remember to take it. i've been pretty pleased so far with seasonique. i know it doesn't go into effect until after a month so i can't say anything about pregnancy yet but i just wanted to write this for the girls who are afraid to take it because of all the bad things ppl are saying about it. Published: February 22, 2009 ::