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NuvaRing	7.9	6.29	3.85	86
Microgestin	6.71	5.19	3.7	17
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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Effectiveness of Microgestin by Condition

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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 Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	13%	73.9%	13%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	95.7%	4.3%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	4.3%	91.3%	4.3%	0%
Confidence	4.3%	4.3%	78.3%	13%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	91.3%	8.7%	0%
Digestion	0%	4.3%	91.3%	4.3%	0%
Emotional Well-being	8.7%	26.1%	43.5%	21.7%	0%
Energy	4.3%	13%	56.5%	17.4%	8.7%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	4.3%	95.7%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	13%	82.6%	4.3%	0%
Pain	0%	4.3%	82.6%	13%	0%
Patience	0%	26.1%	65.2%	8.7%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	17.4%	52.2%	26.1%	4.3%
Skin Complexion	0%	13%	56.5%	30.4%	0%
Sleep	4.3%	8.7%	78.3%	8.7%	0%
Stress Level	0%	30.4%	60.9%	8.7%	0%

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Commonly Reported Microgestin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	66.7%	27.8%	5.6%	0%	0%
Anxiety	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	52.4%	42.9%	0%	4.8%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	55%	20%	5%	15%	5%
Depression	81%	9.5%	9.5%	0%	0%
Dizziness	90.5%	4.8%	4.8%	0%	0%
Fatigue	76.2%	4.8%	14.3%	4.8%	0%
Headache	61.9%	19%	9.5%	9.5%	0%
High Blood Pressure	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	65%	15%	15%	5%	0%
Mood Swings	38.1%	19%	38.1%	4.8%	0%
Muscle Cramping	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	80%	10%	5%	5%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Yeast Infection	81%	19%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Microgestin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	83.3%	11.1%	0%	0%	5.6%
Anxiety	72.2%	11.1%	16.7%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	65%	25%	5%	5%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	77.8%	5.6%	16.7%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	77.8%	0%	0%	22.2%	0%

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User Comments about Microgestin

08 Jan 2015	I've tried taking this twice now. Once during the month of July and once the following January. The reason I stop each time is because I feel awful. Bloated, tired, and headaches that will not go away. I gained weight each time, and my boobs got much bigger =( [not good for me!] The worst symptom was the nausea which was constant to the point of taking tums, pepto bismol , peppermint tea etc. —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
08 Mar 2012	When I switched to Microgestin I started getting extreme dry mouth, especially at night time when laying down. I will wake up in the middle of the night and my mouth/gums will be completely dry to the point where I can't make my own saliva. Also, I've gained a lot of weight since taking it. About 10 lbs which doesn't seem to be easy to lose. I work out a few days a week and eat pretty healthy like more veggies and less meat. My mood swings were worse when I first started taking it but now I seem to have them less frequently. I think I'm going to switch in a month because I really would like to lose weight. —Posted by Lisa Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
14 Jan 2012	Microgestin has been a miracle for me! It has been a life savior for me and has saved my life many times. I get my period every same Tuesday after I finish my pills and it's amazing that I can predict when I will have my period. On the downside, sometimes I do feel nausea like i'm going to puke, but that's usually when I first start taking my pills again after my period. Other then that it has definitely protected me against unprotected sex and pregnancies. —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
26 Dec 2010	was efficient in preventing pregnancy, although, it made me feel like it was a cheap product because it came in a cardboard container, also, i did not get my period for 6 months at a time a few years back —Posted by sr Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
10 Sep 2010	sometimes my period doesnt come monthly, which is kinda freaky, one time it didn't come for 4 months, when before I have always been regular —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