| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth control | 55 | 29 | |
| Premenstrual dysphoric disorder | 28 | 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 17 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 18 |
Member evaluations
ferretgirl
evaluated on Aug 24, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
bridgetb2008
evaluated on Dec 17, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Major
- Side effects: Severe
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