| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome | 225 | 24 | |
| Birth control | 71 | 37 | |
| Endometriosis | 31 | 12 | |
| Premenstrual dysphoric disorder | 17 | 3 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 8 | 8 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 16 | |
| Depressed mood | 7 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 6 | |
| Mood swings | 5 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 4 | |
| Night sweats | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 25 | |
| Moderate | 24 | |
| Mild | 22 | |
| None | 47 |