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NuvaRing	7.9	6.29	3.85	86
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
Lynestrenol	5	5.06	4.72	5

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Effectiveness of Lynestrenol by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

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

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	3.4%	6.9%	72.4%	10.3%	6.9%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	96.4%	3.6%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	3.6%	92.9%	3.6%	0%
Breathing	0%	10.7%	78.6%	10.7%	0%
Confidence	0%	3.6%	89.3%	7.1%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	3.6%	82.1%	14.3%	0%
Digestion	0%	7.1%	71.4%	10.7%	10.7%
Emotional Well-being	3.6%	10.7%	64.3%	21.4%	0%
Energy	0%	14.3%	64.3%	21.4%	0%
Eyesight	0%	7.1%	89.3%	3.6%	0%
Memory	0%	10.7%	71.4%	17.9%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	10.7%	82.1%	7.1%	0%
Pain	3.6%	7.1%	78.6%	7.1%	3.6%
Patience	7.1%	14.3%	57.1%	21.4%	0%
Sexual Health	3.6%	7.1%	71.4%	14.3%	3.6%
Skin Complexion	0%	17.9%	75%	0%	7.1%
Sleep	0%	10.7%	57.1%	25%	7.1%
Stress Level	0%	14.3%	64.3%	14.3%	7.1%

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Commonly Reported Lynestrenol Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	46.2%	23.1%	15.4%	15.4%	0%
Allergic Reaction	84.2%	5.3%	10.5%	0%	0%
Anxiety	45.5%	27.3%	18.2%	9.1%	0%
Bleeding	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%
Blurred Vision	54.5%	27.3%	9.1%	9.1%	0%
Breast Tenderness	50%	33.3%	11.1%	5.6%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	72.7%	9.1%	9.1%	9.1%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	58.8%	17.6%	17.6%	5.9%	0%
Cold Symptoms	54.5%	9.1%	18.2%	0%	18.2%
Confusion	54.5%	27.3%	9.1%	9.1%	0%
Depression	41.7%	25%	16.7%	16.7%	0%
Diarrhea	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	54.2%	25%	8.3%	12.5%	0%
Drowsiness	63.6%	9.1%	18.2%	0%	9.1%
Fatigue	45.8%	25%	12.5%	12.5%	4.2%
Fever	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Gas	81.8%	0%	0%	9.1%	9.1%
Headache	58.3%	20.8%	12.5%	4.2%	4.2%
High Blood Pressure	76.9%	0%	23.1%	0%	0%
Insomnia	72.7%	0%	9.1%	18.2%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	41.2%	11.8%	23.5%	17.6%	5.9%
Irregular Heartbeat	54.5%	9.1%	27.3%	9.1%	0%
Mood Swings	50%	8.3%	16.7%	20.8%	4.2%
Muscle Cramping	81.8%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	0%
Nausea	63.2%	15.8%	15.8%	0%	5.3%
Sensitivity to Light	72.7%	18.2%	9.1%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	81.8%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	81.8%	9.1%	0%	0%	9.1%
Yeast Infection	64.7%	5.9%	23.5%	5.9%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Lynestrenol Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	57.1%	14.3%	28.6%	0%	0%
Anxiety	69.2%	7.7%	15.4%	7.7%	0%
Blurred Vision	69.2%	7.7%	15.4%	7.7%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	84.6%	0%	15.4%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	52.9%	23.5%	0%	11.8%	11.8%
Chest Pain	82.4%	5.9%	11.8%	0%	0%
Eye / Vision Problems	82.4%	11.8%	5.9%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	50%	14.3%	0%	28.6%	7.1%
Numbing Sensation	94.1%	0%	5.9%	0%	0%
Pain in Limbs	83.3%	5.6%	5.6%	5.6%	0%
Reduced Libido	80%	10%	0%	10%	0%
Thrombosis (Blood Clotting)	94.4%	0%	5.6%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Lynestrenol

Since taking Lynestrenol Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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0.7%

Hospitalization

1.3%

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25 Nov 2011	This medicine helped me to stop bleeding even after D &C that was unstopped. —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
14 Sep 2011	Lynestrenol is an excellent drug. but it would be better if before administration the patient is told of the possible side effects. —Posted by Jackline Kiramana Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
09 Sep 2011	is it normal to have irregular menstrual period?my last period was july 29. I take lynestrenol regularly —Posted by matet Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use