How do members experience ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Birth control 93 40
Menstrual cramps 18 9
Polycystic ovary syndrome 17 4
Irregular menstrual periods 10 7
Acne breakout 9 5

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Migraine headaches 4
Weight gain 4
Depressed mood 3
Mood swings 3
Nausea 3
Breast tenderness 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 10
Moderate 15
Mild 17
None 42

Member evaluations

jmhnm

evaluated on Nov 15, 2010

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

bassoongirl

evaluated on Feb 28, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for menstrual cramps: Major
  • Side effects: None

{Kat}

evaluated on Apr 10, 2010

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