| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth control | 93 | 40 | |
| Menstrual cramps | 18 | 9 | |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 17 | 4 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 10 | 7 | |
| Acne breakout | 9 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Migraine headaches | 4 | |
| Weight gain | 4 | |
| Depressed mood | 3 | |
| Mood swings | 3 | |
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Breast tenderness | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 15 | |
| Mild | 17 | |
| None | 42 |