Is anyone on Seasonal birth control pills?

Question

If so, are there any side effects? Do you like it?

Answer 1

the up side of seasonal is you do have periods so your body can function properly, but it's more trouble than it's worth, check out these side effects: Nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, or breast tenderness/enlargement may occur. Acne may improve or get worse. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.

You should not have your period during the 3 months that you are taking the active pills. Instead, you will have your period once every 3 months during the week that you are taking the inactive pills. This effect is normal with this product. However, if you do not have your period while taking the inactive pills, contact your doctor for a pregnancy test.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: changes in vaginal bleeding (e.g., continuous spotting, sudden heavy bleeding, missed periods while taking the inactive pills), problem wearing contact lenses, dark patches on the skin (melasma), unwanted facial/body hair, swelling of the ankles/feet, weight changes (gain or loss).

This medication may rarely cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems from blood clots (e.g., pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack). Seek immediate medical attention if you experience: sudden shortness of breath, chest/jaw/left arm pain, confusion, coughing up blood, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf, tingling/weakness/numbness in the arms/legs, headaches that are different from those you may have experienced in the past (e.g., headaches with other symptoms such as vision changes/lack of coordination, existing migraines becoming worse, sudden/very severe headaches), slurred speech, weakness on one side of the body, vision problems/changes.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: lumps in the breast, severe stomach/abdominal/pelvic pain, mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, suicidal thoughts, persistent trouble sleeping), unusual tiredness, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist
Smoking cigarettes/using tobacco while using hormonal birth control (pill/patch/ring) increases your risk of heart problems and stroke. Do not smoke. The risk of heart problems increases with age (especially in women over 35) and with frequent smoking (15 or more cigarettes a day).

Answer 2

I'm not on the Seasonal brand but my usual birth control pill allows me to do the same thing, I take three packs in a row, and then have a week off for a period, just like Seasonal. I haven't had any side effects at all, except that my period is really light when I do get it, and is usually just uterine lining with little or no blood. I only need pantyliners for it, wouldn't even fill a tampon.

Answer 3

I didn't like it. It made me gain over 10 pounds in about 7 months. I'm a thin person and I've never gained weight like that before, well except when I was pregnant!! I got off it and switched to another brand. You can take pretty much any pill for 3 months in a row if you don't want your period every month. Thant's what I do.

Answer 4

I have been using them for quite some time, the aret new like its out to think. It is great not having a period except once every three months. There havent been any major side effects like weight gain when i was on depo. so i thinks its great. Also you can talk to your gyno if you dont like having a period almost any brand of pill can be controlled to regulate your period.

Answer 5

There are side effects with EVERY birth control method that uses hormones to suppress your menstruation.

You will experience the same side effects that women have as they are entering menopause.
Weight gain, increased risk of cancer, increased wisk of heart disease, breast tenderness, hot flashes, night sweats....

Answer 6

No. I'm not a whore.