| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endometriosis | 238 | 11 | |
| Birth control | 122 | 55 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 17 | 5 | |
| Menstrual cramps | 8 | 10 | |
| Premature menopause | 8 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 8 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 4 | |
| Menstrual spotting | 4 | |
| Mood swings | 4 | |
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 11 | |
| Moderate | 17 | |
| Mild | 27 | |
| None | 66 |
Member evaluations
BLUE24x7
evaluated on Jan 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Major
- Side effects: None
sefreitas7
evaluated on Jan 19, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Major
- Side effects: None