| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth control | 13 | 15 | |
| Dysmenorrhea | 5 | 3 | |
| Heavy periods | 5 | 17 | |
| Endometriosis | 2 | 1 | |
| Menstrual cramps | 2 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 3 | |
| Breast tenderness | 1 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 1 | |
| Heavy periods | 1 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 1 | |
| Menstrual spotting | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 22 |