| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth control | 45 | 25 | |
| General health | 6 | 3 | |
| Endometriosis | 4 | 2 | |
| Dysmenorrhea | 3 | 2 | |
| Heavy periods | 3 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 5 | |
| Migraine headaches | 3 | |
| Mood swings | 3 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 2 | |
| Menstrual spotting | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 14 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 22 |
Member evaluations
HolaBiPola
evaluated on Jun 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Major
- Side effects: Mild
beautytransforming
evaluated on Feb 03, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
New_Outlook08
evaluated on Aug 18, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Can't tell
- Side effects: None