How do members experience Drospirenone-ethinyl estradiol?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Birth control 55 29
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder 27 14
Polycystic ovary syndrome 23 5
General health 10 11
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 7 5

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 6
Mood swings 4
Abdominal bloating 2
Menstrual spotting 2
Cluster headaches 1
Depressed mood 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 10
Moderate 17
Mild 11
None 18

Member evaluations

PenguinChic26

evaluated on Jul 01, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

ashlynn220

evaluated on Jan 14, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for i have to use birth control because we are not ready for a baby.: Major
  • Side effects: None

bridgetb2008

evaluated on Dec 17, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Major
  • Side effects: Severe