I have been on Microgestin 1/20 pills going on my 3rd month. I had break through bleeding the 1st two months and now in my 3rd month I seem to be skipping a period all together. My boobs are KILLING ME!!! They feel super heavy and hurt so very badly. I have not missed a single pill. Any that I didn't take at the same exact time as the previous day I took early the next morning. This is my first experience with birth control for this long of a time. I'm on Weight Watchers and doing well BUT I have gained 10 pounds since I started taking birth control. I started out taking the Yaz and it totally was too strong for me. I took that for 2 months then started the Microgestin 1/20. I feel for anyone taking BC. I'm only taking it because we don't have maternity ins. coverage so if we got pregnant we would be totally screwed.
I cry so easily on this medicine too!!! Everything just about makes me cry.
I'm thinking I need to give up coffee now to help with the breast pain. That's the only caffeine I get but I think it's bugging my boobs.

If you've given them three months and you're still miserable, girl, get off that pill! You can switch to something else and most likely be fine.

I decided to call my Dr. since I'm hurting so bad and ask about missing my period. Well I'm new to taking BC and I found out that I had misunderstood the RX info that came with my BC. I had been taking pack after pack of BC for the last 3 months without any break in taking the pills. So for 21 days I'm supposed to take the pills and then have a full 7 day break. I have been going from 21 day pack to the next without any pause for a period. No wonder I'm feeling so crazy and my boobs are killing me so bad. I should have asked last month to keep from feeling so bad this month.

oh dear! I hope the change helps you feel better.

I am due to start this pill on Sunday and I am terrified from the horror stories. Has anyone had a good experience with this pill?

I had no complaints, except that my period was irregular (but it always was since before the pill).

I have been on soooo many types of BC (for over 12 years) I have lost count! It's a total guessing game on the pills (even for the doctors) and as our natural hormones change our reactions to differant meds do to. I have been taking Microgestin fe off and on (with another tryout for a few months) for several years now. I also cry all the time and have serious bouts of depression. The worst part is the horrible food poisoning type symptoms during the period week (which is either non existant or heavy) Unfortunatly none of the pills work well, they all have their own set of drawbacks. You can have migraines from one, constipation from another; you kind of have to choose which is better to live with (sucks doesn't it). I think most all types keep you a little heavier (you are in fact basically in a constant state of early pregnancy with these things) and a little more hormonal; its the cross we bare for self family planning, I guess. Personally, I like the fact that it makes me a full cup size bigger Better than surgery, I tell you what.....

I started taking bc when I was 14. And a little while later I started to have panic attacks, although the doctors couldn't attribute them to anything. I stayed on the pill for 10 years trying many different ones and then stopped. Miraculously, so did the panic attacks. And now I am trying to go back on the pill, because I don't want children anytime soon. I was prescribed Microgestin Fe 1/20 because it was a low dose hormone pill and I am very sensitive to any type of drug. I have only been on it for a month and the side effects have been horrendous. First, I was totally constipated. And now I feel like a nervous, nauseous, emotional mess. The panic attacks are creeping back. I could cry at the drop of a hat and normally I am cool, calm, and collected. Also, I am so tired all the time and I am now starting to get muscle cramps. UGH! I knew there would be some side effects, but feeling like crap everyday isn't something I wanted. I have not experienced any cup size change. So the big quandary is whether to try it for another month and see what happens or try something else? Honestly, I am running out of options.

I was on Ortho Tricyclen Lo for 3 years with little or no side affects. I went on Microgestin 1/20 because i wanted the lowest dose possible and i've been an absolute mess since I started. While Ortho Tricyclen Lo may be a higher dose for some reason the side affects have been so much worse on Microgestin. I'm switching back ASAP.

I have been on these pills for over a year now and have not had ANY issues!! It makes my period lighter and sometimes non exsistent. No complaints from me!

if i just switched brands of BC. Can the new brand make my breast very tender and make me horny? I was just wondering if it is one of those things, or if I should call my doc.

This is the end of my 3rd month on this pill, so far it's been okay- I haven't missed a single pill, and my periods were only 2 days long and very light- The only concern I have is that my breasts are more sensitive and I'm having anxiety problems in the first week of active pills. I'll see if the anxiety wears off in the 4th pack and go from there. I was on Ortho-Tricyclen regular for 4 years and had to stop because my breasts became so sore it hurt to walk down the stairs (because of slight bouncing). The breast pain isn't as bad on this pill, but I'd like it to go away completely.

This is my third pack of microgestin. I used Yaz about a year ago for at least 6-7 months...i HATED that. Microgestin is a ton better for my body than yaz was. Yaz made me entirely emotional, gained at least 10 pounds, and it was extremely overpriced so I got off of it. As soon as i stopped taking that pill i was a different person, lost the weight, and quit being emotional. Microgestin is miraculous for me compared to Yaz. Except my only concern is the loss of my menstrual cycle..i spotted the first month i was on it, which was normal, but i havent gotten my period in 2 months is this normal?

i think that's one thing that bothered me, the potential lack of periods. I skipped one and completely freaked out. I must've spent at least $40 on pregnancy tests last month only to be proved wrong last week.. 5 weeks late.

I've been taking Microgestin 1/20 for 6 months, about to start the 7th pack. I've had problem with my period.... The first month, I had no period at all and my breast were hurting terribly. The second month, I got my period but my breast was still aching. (I asked my doc. about this and he said it was normal). The third month, everything was normal. BUT, the 4th and 5th month, I've had late spotting like periods. I'm suppose to be on my period this week, but have not gotten it yet. I'm starting to worry about the whole period situation and wondering if this is normal. Has anyone else had these problems? I'm planning on going to the doctor next week, hopefully everything will be okay.

im having the same problem with the microgestin. My breasts are so sore and I missed my period last month and also FREAKED out..not used to. I was on a generic version of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and loved it. why they changed me i dont know but im switching BACK!

I started on ortho tri cyclen lo and I turned into a crazy person. I seriously gained around 15-20 pounds on only my first pack and I was working out every day and eating healthy. But it felt that no matter how much I ate i was constantly hungry. I'd eat a bowl of buttered noodles and a half hour later my stomach would be growling and I'd be having hunger pangs. I only took two of the packs and I couldn't deal with the weight. I also became mega B****. I've never been that bad. My boyfriend would drive too fast or my mom would call too often or my boyfriend would hold my hand too tightly. It didn't matter I snapped over nothing. I just started Microgestin and I'm nervous because I've had previous problem with depression. Plus I'm already breaking out really bad, but I don't know if it from the pill or just from stress and the warmer weather... Any suggestions? I don't wanna switch again my doctor already thinks I'm crazy cuz ortho lo isn't supposed to make you gain weight and I've already switched from the shot to ortho in less than a year.

I Started with the shot...had horrible problems...with depression and being emotional...I had sharp pains in my abdomen off and on all the time. They switched me to the pill...Tri-Sprintec...been on that for about 8 months....I'm always tired, I'm emotional, I developed acne, gained about 15 pounds, and worst...my breasts hurt constantly. The only thing it does is regulate my periods. I fill my prescription tomorrow for Microgestin Fe 1/20. Anybody know what I can switch to and get rid the emotional part,and maybe the breast tenderness.... I could deal with the rest if I was just acting like me again.

Have just started the 8th month of the Microgestin 1/20 and I HATE IT!!! I did not do my research! The first thing I noticed was the fact that I have missed 5 periods. I talked to my doctor and she said that it was "normal". At the same time as that, I had the worst pain in my boobs.

THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM: I have lost some much hair. I have gone from normal to sooo thin on the sides and top that i have to get my hair cut shorter to hide it. The bad thing is that I am a hairstylist and have tried to find at what I am doing wrong.

I am going to my doctor in the morning after I read all this...switching back to my first bc.