How do members experience Levonorgestrel?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Birth control 97 48
Uterine fibroids 31 2
Endometriosis 26 11
Menorrhagia 16 17
Dysmenorrhea 11 9

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal cramps 6
Menstrual cramps 6
Irregular menstrual periods 5
Pain 5
Weight gain 5
Decreased sex drive (libido) 4

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 16
Moderate 16
Mild 29
None 24

Member evaluations

Stephanie2007

evaluated on Jul 16, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: None
  • Side effects: Severe

missgriffith85

evaluated on Mar 06, 2013

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

vejables

evaluated on Apr 28, 2010

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