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Lessina

Ethinyl estradiol + Levonorgestrel

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
NuvaRing	7.9	6.29	3.85	86
Lessina	7	6.76	5.26	1
Yaz	6.6	5.83	4	159
Loestrin	6.58	5.61	4.14	99
Yasmin	6.51	5.46	3.87	63
Ortho Tri-Cyclen	6.13	5.59	4.2	165

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Lessina, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	8.3%	75%	16.7%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	8.3%	83.3%	8.3%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	91.7%	8.3%	0%
Breathing	0%	16.7%	66.7%	16.7%	0%
Confidence	0%	16.7%	50%	25%	8.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	8.3%	83.3%	8.3%	0%
Digestion	0%	8.3%	75%	16.7%	0%
Emotional Well-being	8.3%	16.7%	25%	25%	25%
Energy	8.3%	8.3%	58.3%	25%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	75%	25%	0%
Memory	0%	8.3%	75%	8.3%	8.3%
Mental Clarity	0%	8.3%	58.3%	25%	8.3%
Pain	8.3%	0%	66.7%	16.7%	8.3%
Patience	8.3%	0%	41.7%	33.3%	16.7%
Sexual Health	8.3%	16.7%	66.7%	8.3%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	8.3%	58.3%	33.3%	0%
Sleep	8.3%	8.3%	66.7%	16.7%	0%
Stress Level	0%	16.7%	33.3%	33.3%	16.7%

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Commonly Reported Lessina Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Allergic Reaction	90.9%	0%	0%	9.1%	0%
Anxiety	55.6%	22.2%	11.1%	11.1%	0%
Blurred Vision	77.8%	22.2%	0%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	54.5%	18.2%	9.1%	18.2%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	77.8%	22.2%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	63.6%	9.1%	27.3%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	88.9%	0%	0%	11.1%	0%
Confusion	77.8%	22.2%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	41.7%	16.7%	33.3%	8.3%	0%
Diarrhea	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Dizziness	58.3%	25%	16.7%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	55.6%	44.4%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	50%	25%	16.7%	8.3%	0%
Gas	77.8%	22.2%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	58.3%	0%	25%	16.7%	0%
Insomnia	77.8%	22.2%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	81.8%	0%	18.2%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	33.3%	25%	16.7%	16.7%	8.3%
Muscle Cramping	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	63.6%	18.2%	9.1%	9.1%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	66.7%	22.2%	11.1%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	44.4%	44.4%	11.1%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Lessina Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Anxiety	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	33.3%	33.3%	33.3%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	81.8%	0%	9.1%	9.1%	0%
Chest Pain	81.8%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	0%
Diabetes	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Eye / Vision Problems	63.6%	36.4%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Numbing Sensation	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Pain in Limbs	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Thrombosis (Blood Clotting)	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Lessina

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User Comments about Lessina

19 Oct 2012	I lost all of my sex drive, my contacts stopped fitting, and my eyesight got worse , got an ear infection that lasted over a month when I've never had problems like that before, my sinuses were infected all the time, all in all it hasn't been a pleasant experience. I stopped 2 weeks ago and already above symptoms are getting better! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
13 Sep 2012	I have noticed an increase in anxiety, irritability and mood swings. I've developed sinus and respitory problems that have been very difficult to resolve. My eyes hurt and my vision has been off. I also had an ovarion cyst become enlarged and bleed out within the first 3 weeks of taking Lessina 28. It was incrediably painful and I sought medical attention. I am discontinuing Lessina. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
28 Mar 2010	Made me constantly fatigued and depressed. I suffered minor anxiety as well. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use