Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
menstrual disorders
"Stopped periods completely by 3rd month; has side effects of tender breasts, making me sleepier after taking it (take it before bed, no problem). Caused the WORST acne I've ever had in my life. Used it to skip periods since mine are very heavy/bad, did that just great. No side effects I couldn't deal with/live with, other than the acne. Deep cystic types, white heads, oily skin - switching since I'm not looking to prevent pregnancy, just to manage periods & I can try a different hormone composition. Missing a pill in the first 2 months caused spotting, after that, missing one here or there didn't do much."