How do members experience Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Endometriosis 193 12
Birth control 129 50
Polycystic ovary syndrome 18 6
Irregular menstrual periods 11 4
Dysmenorrhea 9 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 13
Depressed mood 4
Decreased sex drive (libido) 3
Headaches 3
Menstrual cramps 3
Menstrual spotting 3

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 17
Moderate 24
Mild 18
None 41

Member evaluations

Wicked13

evaluated on Jun 15, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Major
  • Side effects: Severe

alonnah2009

evaluated on Mar 13, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for i have to use birth control because we are not ready for a baby.: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

g33kg0dd3ss

evaluated on Jan 06, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for ovarian cyst: Major
  • Side effects: Severe