SEASONIQUE

MLC613

Any experience with this birth control?? I'm looking into it because I'd love to only have my period a few times a year! I have heard it's really expensive.....is there a generic??

I'm curious how this type of bc works--do you start it one month no period, no period then get your period on your 3rd month? Or what? 

 Any experience, I'd love to hear!

 Thanks!! 

TarponMonoxide

I did the Seasonale (it is similar) for another reason and I did not like the breakthrough bleeding.

cr2allstars

I haven't used Seasonique, but I've been on Sprintec for a few years now.  It's really great for only having a few periods a year, but like PP said, be prepared for some breakthrough bleeding.  Especially in the first few months.  

 Not sure how Seasonique works, but on Sprintec, I get a regular pack and skip the placebo week for 2 months, then take it in the 3rd.  It's worked really well for me.  The only real problem I've had that I find really hard to deal with sometimes is the acne.  Then again, I think I'm more susceptible to hormonal acne because I'm susceptible to acne in general.   

And one pack of Sprintec is $9.00. 

artbyallie

I'm on a generic. It used to be Jolessa, but I have a different one now, so let me go check the name... Introvale is what I'm on now.

I get 12 weeks of active pills and one of placebo, which I don't bother to take. They're really only there to keep you in the habit of taking them at the same time each day.

I started on Seasonale, and with all three brands I've been on I have never had breakthrough bleeding, nor have I ever taken BC that wasn't on a 4 periods/year schedule. I haven't had any other side effects at all though, so I expect I'm just lucky in that the only kind I've tried has always worked flawlessly. My co-pay for 3 months worth is $30, but each year until I meet the deductible for my insurance the packs cost $120ish for 3 months supply. 

volleygurl0306

I was originally put on birth control for regulation not contraceptives.  So I tried Seasonique after being on a 28-day pill for  a few years (still wasn't active).  The first 3 months were awesome.  No breakthru bleeding and got my period as expected and it was pretty light.  But, after day 7 of a period I had breakthrough bleeding for a whole month (not heavy, but had to wear a liner every day).  Around that time I became active and decided between the spotting and wanting a period every month to ensure I wasn't pregnant, it wasn't worth it.

lightingchic2011

I was put on seasonique originally because of my PCOS to help regulate my hormones. It might work for others, but for me it was AWFUL!!!

I had seriously heavy bleeding and horrible cramps.

If your hormones are pretty regular, this might work for you. I wouldn't recommend if you have any hormonal issues, though.