| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 225 | 22 | |
| Birth control | 70 | 35 | |
| Endometriosis | 31 | 10 | |
| Premenstrual dysphoric disorder | 16 | 3 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 8 | 8 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 15 | |
| Depressed mood | 7 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 6 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 4 | |
| Mood swings | 4 | |
| Vaginal dryness | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 23 | |
| Moderate | 24 | |
| Mild | 22 | |
| None | 47 |
Member evaluations
arabellamilla
evaluated on Jul 19, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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