Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I got put on this bcp after I had surgery to remove ovarian cysts on both ovaries.  Bcp is supposed to stop cysts from coming back.  I didn't notice any weight gain while I was on this pill, however I worked out 3-4 times a week to avoid possible weight gain.  I have back acne and occasional pimples on my face I didn't notice it did anything to make it better or worsen it. I have some hair growth on my chin :'( which this didn't do anything to help or worsen my condition.  Did not notice many side effects overall while on the pill.  Once I stopped taking it I noticed heavier periods, cramps (didn't have them before bcp), pain on my ovaries and headaches. Wasn't able to go back to see if it helped my cysts because I lost insurance coverage."