Discussions tagged “womenshealth”

I've been taking Nortrel 7/7/7 for about six months now, and I've had some ups and downs. At first, the side effects were pretty rough—headaches, nausea, and some spotting. But after a couple of months, those seemed to settle down. I'm curious, has anyone else experienced this? Did it get better for you too? I've also heard about some more serious side effects, like blood clots and liver issues, and I'm a bit worried. Is anyone knowledgeable about these risks and how common they are? Also, I've gained a bit of weight, which isn't fun. Any tips on managing this? I'm really hoping to stick with this pill because it's been great for my skin and periods, but the weight gain is tough. Also, anyone else experience that weird darkening of the face? It's a bit embarrassing. On the plus side it is helping with my acne, but I'm not sure if it's worth the other side effects. How does anyone else feel about this?

I've been on Junel 1.5/30 for about six months now, and I wanted to share my experience. Overall, it's been good—no pregnancy scares, and my periods have been much lighter. However, I've had some issues with spotting between cycles and occasional headaches. I've also gained a bit of weight, which I'm not sure is related, but it has me worried. I've read about some serious side effects, and I'm curious if anyone else has experienced anything similar. Just want to make sure I'm not alone in this!