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Lo / Ovral-28

Ethinyl estradiol + Norgestrel

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NuvaRing	7.9	6.29	3.85	86
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Yasmin	6.51	5.46	3.87	63
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Lo / Ovral-28	3.2	4.16	3.89	5

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Lo / Ovral-28, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	13%	56.5%	26.1%	4.3%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	4.3%	87%	4.3%	4.3%
Blood Pressure	0%	4.3%	91.3%	4.3%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	91.3%	4.3%	4.3%
Confidence	0%	8.7%	69.6%	17.4%	4.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	95.7%	4.3%	0%
Digestion	4.3%	4.3%	82.6%	8.7%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	17.4%	52.2%	21.7%	8.7%
Energy	0%	4.3%	73.9%	13%	8.7%
Eyesight	0%	0%	87%	13%	0%
Memory	0%	4.3%	78.3%	13%	4.3%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	87%	8.7%	4.3%
Pain	0%	0%	82.6%	17.4%	0%
Patience	0%	17.4%	60.9%	17.4%	4.3%
Sexual Health	8.7%	4.3%	52.2%	30.4%	4.3%
Skin Complexion	0%	13%	56.5%	26.1%	4.3%
Sleep	0%	0%	69.6%	21.7%	8.7%
Stress Level	0%	17.4%	60.9%	17.4%	4.3%

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Commonly Reported Lo / Ovral-28 Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	80%	10%	0%	10%	0%
Allergic Reaction	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Anxiety	75%	0%	8.3%	16.7%	0%
Blurred Vision	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	83.3%	5.6%	11.1%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	83.3%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	61.1%	11.1%	11.1%	11.1%	5.6%
Cold Symptoms	91.7%	0%	0%	8.3%	0%
Confusion	66.7%	8.3%	8.3%	16.7%	0%
Depression	59.1%	9.1%	22.7%	0%	9.1%
Diarrhea	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	77.3%	9.1%	0%	13.6%	0%
Drowsiness	75%	0%	0%	25%	0%
Fatigue	72.7%	9.1%	0%	13.6%	4.5%
Gas	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Headache	59.1%	22.7%	13.6%	4.5%	0%
Insomnia	75%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	8.3%
Irregular Bleeding	62.5%	31.2%	0%	6.2%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	83.3%	8.3%	8.3%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	59.1%	9.1%	18.2%	4.5%	9.1%
Muscle Cramping	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	77.8%	5.6%	11.1%	5.6%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	83.3%	0%	8.3%	0%	8.3%
Stomach Ache	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Yeast Infection	94.4%	0%	0%	5.6%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Lo / Ovral-28 Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	60%	30%	0%	10%	0%
Anxiety	70%	10%	20%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	61.1%	22.2%	11.1%	0%	5.6%
Chest Pain	88.9%	5.6%	5.6%	0%	0%
Eye / Vision Problems	88.9%	5.6%	5.6%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	0%	50%	0%	50%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	80%	0%	10%	10%	0%
Numbing Sensation	94.4%	0%	5.6%	0%	0%
Pain in Limbs	88.9%	5.6%	5.6%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Lo / Ovral-28

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1.3%

Hospitalization

1.3%

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28 Apr 2013	I have been using this pil for a long time, I have stopped using it for more than a month now and my moods are better and my sexdrive has picked up, always felt not in the mood or depressed.. —Posted by Feeling#b3tt3r Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
08 Jul 2012	I had recently quit smoking and thought that the side effects may have been related to that, but I had quit before and never experienced what I was. I had been taking Lo Ovral for about 4 months and right after I would take it with my dinner at night, I would just get really irritable with my husband or children, and then the next minute I would just break into tears, sobbing and gasping for my breath. Also your sex drive just goes away so not only are you not doing the thing that gets you pregnant you are also taking medication that makes you fatter, moody and depressed to the point that you feel you might hurt yourself or someone else. So my advice is stay away. —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
03 Feb 2012	Have unexplained asthma symptoms (allergy test didn't come back with any allergens) where inhalers will cause me to cough mucus and be able to breathe again. Have anxiety with chest pain. Have "crashes" where my body temp drops from 98.6 to about 96 and blood pressure increases to about 130/96, then I have to sleep right away for sometimes 3 or 4 hours - hard. I am usually having difficulty speaking and walking about that time as well - with confusion. Mix up letters and words when speaking. —Posted by Rachel Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
25 Nov 2011	Effective form of birth control, I have not encountered any side effects —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
10 Nov 2011	I have found this birth control pill to be very effective at regulating and relieving symptoms related to menstrual cycle. —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