| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth control | 17 | 11 | |
| General health | 7 | 6 | |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 7 | 1 | |
| Premenstrual dysphoric disorder | 3 | 0 | |
| Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) | 3 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 3 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 2 | |
| Fluid retention (edema) | 1 | |
| Increased or worsened depression | 1 | |
| Increased vaginal fluid | 1 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 3 |
Member evaluations
ferretgirl
evaluated on Aug 24, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None