My doctor prescribed this because I get migraines and should not be taking any bc with estrogen in it. She warned me that it was not as effective as regular bc but I figured it would be better then getting a stroke in my 30's. After reading the pamphlets I found out that this is only like 1-3% less effective than traditional birth control and way more effective than condoms. After 4 months on it I...
40sPostSurgery | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/19/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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My toxic job with extreme hours left me with hormonal imbalance and also a mass that grew that required surgery. I was also getting bad migraines and thinning hair. Erin helps me after surgery for pelvic pain and cramps and from what I read it helps balance excess estrogen.
I took it for 2 years and thought I should take a break but within a week migraine and bad cramping along with tiredness came back.
Unlike many stating here, for me, I get cystic acne/migraine/cramps/pelvic pain/tiredness WITHOUT it and my energy and skin are manageable WITH it. But like I said I had hormonal imbalance that completely changed my body after those jobs so I am not sure what it is like for others. My period also has been regular with or without it and it's very light WITH it.Read More Read Less
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Mschaos | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/11/2024
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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I started Erin last year around September because my familial history with blood clots doesn’t allow me to use a birth control with estrogen in it. The first three months were absolute hell, I was bleeding every two weeks, my boobs were always tender and I was extremely emotionally sensitive all the time. I eventually stopped taking it at the end of December and my cycle went back to being heavy and once every month. However, I cannot say that this is a bad birth control because I soon realized the reason for my issues was because I was taking the tablets in the opposite direction of how it is supposed to be used. I started back taking the birth control last month and my period is regulated, and I no longer have ridiculously heavy periods/ blood clots.Read More Read Less
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Nonono | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/8/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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This pill has made me bleed non stop for 4.5 months. I have an actual period every 9 days approx. that lasts around 13 days. This is the wordy choice I have ever made for myself medically. I was so much better off before taking it. I started it to reduce heavy painful periods. It has ruined my life. Now I am taking pain meds daily to stop the almost constant cramping. Before you ask, why don’t you get off of it…now I can’t. I tried one day & the bleed I experienced was terrifying. Even for me who has been a life long heavy bleeder. I had a very positive attitude on trying this. I knew breakthroughs would occur. But this is absolutely rediculous and sad. I will need medical intervention to get off the pill now. Please do not take this pill or be aware if you decide to try it for already abnormal or heavy bleeding. You might not be able to get off of it without a trip to the ER.Read More Read Less
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SummerBunny | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/19/2024
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I'm 47yoa and have been on BC for 27 years. I've been using Errin for about 4 years because of high BP. I can attribute zero side effects to this pill. I haven't had a period in many years, as my last bc stopped it as well. I take it the same time M- F, and within an hour or 2 of my regular time on Sat, Sun. I have experienced no acne or weight gain/bloating. I do suffer from hair loss, but that began years ago. I have very light discharge after sex about sporadically. Not even once or twice a month. Just sporadically and it's not even enough to wear a panty shield. This pill works as intended with no side effects for me.Read More Read Less
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Errin review | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/18/2024
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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I started Errin on Jan 4th 24 and so far Im okay with it. However I dont like when i dont know when I an going to start bleeding so that bothers me a lot, tender breast all the time, i think its causing me headaches and nausea as well and i have increased appetite as well. I guess its working i take it everyday at the same time
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LD | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/14/2023
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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I've been on this pill for 3 months and I've been getting my period every 2 weeks instead of every 4. My cycles used to be like clock work and now it's like one long period.
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Exodus | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/10/2022
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I started Norethindrone 0.35mg (Errin) on October 1st (a saturday lol), started my cycle on October 8th, and even skipped a Friday and Saturday to take it how it is intended like every pill on a Sunday. I haven't had any issues out of this brand as Errin is the generic equivalent. I have an OBGYN and I was on depo for about two years and I was miserable: terrible mood swings, constantly having breakthrough bleeding. bleeding for weeks and having an irregular cycle, bleeding after doing the nasty; it sucked. After switching to Errin, I HIGHLY recommend. I'm around 5'9 and 130ish without suffering these symptoms and my last cycle was 10/08/2022! Read More Read Less
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Rate808 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/16/2022
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.3
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Started Errin after heavy frequent bleeding and thick uterus lining- Endometriosis
I am on month 3 of taking Errin. I almost quit the 1st month because the bleeding just continued the whole month. After reading reviews I decided to take the pill on the exact time everyday instead of within the 2hr time frame. That's when the bleeding stopped. I had a few break through days but nothing as bad as before.
Pros: Weight has remained the same but I feel like a thicker pear shape. No major depressive episodes or suicidal ideation as with other BC brands. Bleeding after sex stopped completely. Less anxiety, I read its a result of the Progesterone. Period appears to be regulating and its decreased from 10-20 days back to 5-7 days. Breast are bigger but usually tender most days. Great sleep.
Cons: Multiple painful pimples before my period as if I'm a teenager again. Increased blurry vision but seems to be getting better. Bloat before menstruation is very uncomfortable. Progesterone makes me more sleepy and less energetic even with diet and exercise. Some brown spots facial skin pigmentation due to hormones. Read More Read Less
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Tiffany | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/11/2022
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I’m 17 and have been on this birth control for almost a year. The first few months my eyes felt weird but now they feel normal. I was breast feeding and taking this birth control so i didnt Get my period till 11mo postpartum and my periods use to be 7 days with a have flow now it’s 5 days light flow. I have always had irregular periods so I’m not sure if my period would be regulated. I don’t have any other issue i would recommend this birth control
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M | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/10/2022
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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I started this pill about 2 and a half months ago because I am on Lamictal and can’t be on the combination pill. The first month was okay. I missed one pill and immediately started my period. Much lessened cramps than normal. However the past month I’ve been bleeding the majority of the time. I’ll have a relatively light period for 5 or so days, stop bleeding for a few days, then it starts up again. This pill works though, as I am not pregnant.
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Belle | 19-24 | Other | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/1/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Extreme fatigue, hair loss, mood swings, depression. Do not use!
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Anonymous |
5/11/2022
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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i haven’t stopped bleeding for almost 7 weeks. i have constantly been on my period, but haven’t experienced any other symptoms like weight gain, acne, hair loss, etc. definitely looking into switching.
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Bgirl | 45-54 | Other | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/13/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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This pill makes me get my period. I have problems with cramping and have to take a pill continuously ..The other generic brands didn't give me problems just this one. At the pharmacy I ask for the Norethindrone brand only.
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Anonymous |
8/5/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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You have to be consistent with the time. I had my period 5 on 3 off for probably 6 months and as I was more consistent and adapted to it I'm just fine now. I had mood issues at the start too. Now, I just spot once a month or so. I'm not pregnant so it works.
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ANDRIA D | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/30/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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l used this birth control for 2 weeks and it is terrible and I recommend that this is pulled from the market. I used this to stop my permanent menstrual (light) cycle and it went off for 3 days. The 4th day I experienced heavy periods with a lot of blood clotting. I have had that much clotting since my miscarriage in '98. Everyday I wake up its like a crime scene my mattress & sheets are soaked with blood. I have to wear double padding and I still end up messing up all of my clothing, towels & sheets. I stopped taking them and I'm still experiencing heavy bleeding and clotting to the point where I'm scared. This is not how birth control pills are suppose to work! I took these thinking finally the bleeding stops and my husband & I can have a sex life again. Wrong! I dont have any other conditions before taking this and the cramps are horrible. I'm not exaggerating and I wish I could sent pictures as proof.Read More Read Less
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Pj | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/12/2020
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.3
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I was prescribed Errin as an alternative birth control because of having high blood pressure. The first 3 months were normal with my period last about 5-6 days. On the 4th month I started bleeding profusely! I would bleed through heavy pads in 3 hours. The bleeding was full of huge clots. I lost so much blood that was pale and required to come into the doctor's office for a checkup. The cramping was unbearable. There is no way this medication is worth the pain and money it costs in feminine products. The birth control works in preventing pregnancy because who would want to have sex with you when you are bleeding through your clothes! Terrible experience.Read More Read Less
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Misty D | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/9/2020
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this pill for over 2 years, no negative side effects. Starting any new BC pill will cause some getting used to for the first couple of months, so please keep that in mind when reading other reviews. This pill has brought my once heavy and unpredictable periods down to a light period lasting 3/4 days and has been very effective as well. As with any POP you must take it at the same time every day to be effective.
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Taylor | 19-24 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/16/2020
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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I do not know where to start. Tiredness, constant bleeding, excessive amounts of blood, cramps worse than I have ever had in my entire life, multiple periods per month, inconsistent cycles, and to make it all better, these have gotten worse each month for the past 8 months.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/21/2020
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.0
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Been on Errin for a little over a month. Immediately noticed I am extremely tired. Was not told to take at night by my Obgyn. My mom told me progesterone causes sleepiness. Tiredness continues into my morning. Also have had daily bouts of nausea and dizziness. Extremely bloated and gained 8 lbs! Have flu like symptoms while on my period during this med. Continue to get my period right on time while taking Errin. My asthma is worse. After reading about Errin it said it could make my asthma worse. And my OBGYN did not tell me this! I asked if I should get my progesterone checked and I was told no not needed. But when i looked up side effects of too much progesterone and they all fit. Getting my tubes tied! Done with all birth control!Read More Read Less
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tameka | 25-34 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/27/2019
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.0
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I have Been using errin for now 1 month within this month my period has came on twice and i have had mood swings i was so emotional crying about everything my breast has been sore but nothing major today i have been nauseous all day very tired i take it on time every morning i dont know i just want to do what right for my body. my obgyn put me on this one cause i had a mini T.I.A im going to give it another month and see what it do after that
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