| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth control | 42 | 18 | |
| Endometriosis | 18 | 11 | |
| Premenstrual dysphoric disorder | 16 | 6 | |
| Heavy periods | 5 | 4 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 4 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 4 | |
| Menstrual spotting | 2 | |
| Acne | 1 | |
| Breast tenderness | 1 | |
| Hirsutism (excessive hair growth) | 1 | |
| Longer periods | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 30 |
Member evaluations
stillkickin
evaluated on Feb 22, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for regulation of menstrual cycle: Slight
- Side effects: None