Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
abnormal uterine bleeding
"My body rejected medicine like crazy, including birth control. This is the only birth control that's ever worked for me. I just recently started taking it again due to irregular cycles/heavy bleeding. It's been 5 years since I've taken it. I've had two kids in between, tried two birth controls in between (hospitalized for the IUD).   I haven't taken birth control from 2012 until just two weeks ago. I only have the breast tenderness. I've never had acne but I do feel my skin is a lot more 'glowing'. Remember, your Gyno can change the level of hormones/dosage with this medicine so don't give up on it. Talk to your Gyno first before just quitting. If they really are a great doctor they will take the time to make it just right for you or find one that really works"