| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth control | 58 | 29 | |
| Endometriosis | 21 | 9 | |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 17 | 6 | |
| Menstrual cramps | 7 | 5 | |
| Dysmenorrhea | 6 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 12 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 5 | |
| Depressed mood | 5 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 4 | |
| Vaginal dryness | 3 | |
| Acne breakout | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 14 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 17 | |
| None | 19 |
Member evaluations
natatazz
evaluated on Jul 11, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
Cara
evaluated on Oct 25, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None