| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth control | 48 | 28 | |
| Heavy periods | 8 | 4 | |
| Support quality of life | 6 | 1 | |
| Menstrual cramps | 4 | 5 | |
| Dysmenorrhea | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Irregular menstrual periods | 4 | |
| Weight gain | 4 | |
| Mood swings | 3 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 2 | |
| Menstrual spotting | 2 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 8 |