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5.1  Side Effects
5.1  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 6 Microgestin side effects and 2 Microgestin benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Microgestin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 15.4% 76.9% 7.7% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 7.7% 92.3% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 92.3% 7.7% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 7.7% 92.3% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 7.7% 30.8% 30.8% 30.8% 0%
Energy 7.7% 15.4% 53.8% 23.1% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 7.7% 92.3% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 7.7% 92.3% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 30.8% 61.5% 7.7% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 23.1% 53.8% 23.1% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 7.7% 76.9% 15.4% 0%
Sleep 7.7% 15.4% 69.2% 7.7% 0%
Stress Level 0% 38.5% 53.8% 7.7% 0%
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Commonly Reported Microgestin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
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Acne 69.2% 23.1% 7.7% 0% 0%
Breast Tenderness 64.3% 35.7% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 61.5% 15.4% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7%
Depression 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Dizziness 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 76.9% 0% 15.4% 7.7% 0%
Headache 53.8% 15.4% 15.4% 15.4% 0%
Irregular Bleeding 69.2% 7.7% 15.4% 7.7% 0%
Mood Swings 38.5% 23.1% 30.8% 7.7% 0%
Nausea 76.9% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 0%
Yeast Infection 78.6% 21.4% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Microgestin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 84.6% 7.7% 0% 0% 7.7%
Anxiety 69.2% 15.4% 15.4% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 69.2% 23.1% 7.7% 0% 0%
Irregular Periods (women) 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
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User Comments about Microgestin
01 Jun 2010 its good
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14 Feb 2010 I had nausea and vomiting the first 2 months of taking it, but they completely went away after that. Other pills caused bleeding between my periods, but I had no spotting at all with Microgestin.
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08 Jan 2010 I'm usually satisfied with Microgestin, but lately it's been inconsistent with relieving my pain and heaviness of flow. I also had irregular bleeding 2 weeks before my normal period. I'm unsure if this is normal or a problem with Microgestin, but it will be discussed with my doctor.
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08 Jan 2010 I often have to switch my birth control because it doesn't always relieve my pain. Microgestin has been effective until recently. Just last month was a very heavy and painful period. I also had irregular bleeding 2 weeks before my usual period. I'm unsure if this is normal or a problem with Microgestin, but it will be discussed with my doctor. Either way, it was an uncomfortable month and quite inconvenient.
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