Sayana Press injection vs Noristerat injection
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Rated 2.8
76 reviews
Every 3 months
Frequency
96% - 99+%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
Short term
Effect on fertility
Rated 2.4
11 reviews
Every 2 months
Frequency
96% - 99+%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
Short term
Effect on fertility
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Benefits: What this contraceptive can help with
Endometriosis
Heavy periods
Period pain
Endometriosis
Heavy periods
Period pain
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Sayana Press injection reviews
76 reviews
Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 23rd Aug 24
Completely stopped my periods which has been amazing. Very convenient only have to think about 4 times a year and GP now very good at supplying in comparison to when this brand was new on the market. Have struggled to use the devices recently as have to apply a lot of pressure to inject the suspension and have therefore had to discard a few injections on occasion which isn’t ideal. Having using it for so long I can’t tell if my weight or mood have been negatively or positively impacted, but will be keen to see what happens when I stop using.
Improved skin
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2nd Nov 23
I was on the sayanna press injection for 3 years. My periods started off a little irregular for the first couple of months and then stopped completely, which was a blessing as they have always been heavy and painful! Would start to get slight cramps in the week before the injection was due but otherwise, it seemed to suit me quite well. I'm a healthcare professional so injecting myself didn't bother me at all! I gained a little weight whilst using it but I am overweight anyway so unsure if I can attribute this to the injection!
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2nd Oct 23
I can not tell you how much I adore this. The injection is a bit intimidating, but it's very quick, I did my first one with the help of a nurse (watch videos on how to do it and ask the nurse any questions you have). The injection is a bit weird in that you squeeze it into you, vs using a plunger, but it is a very short needle, and it didn't even hurt! I have had next to no side effects, my life has become a lot better, I sleep better, and I am able to get up early for uni. I get no PMS or cramps and I don't even get a bleed anymore (I am a bit sad as I had just bought a bunch of sanitary towels on a Prime Day). I switch from POP to this, and Syana is what birth control should be. On POP, I had so many side effects (which you can read about on my profile), this is amazing, my mind is so much clearer and I lack the PMS brain fog. My only complaint is to do with my NHS trust, they can only prescribe one at a time so if the one you get is faulty you need to request a new one which could take a week, also means you can't have one on standby for if you don't have time to contact GP and go to a pharmacy. The nurse who is my point of contact dislikes this rule and has tried to change it.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
1 helpful
2 comments
Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 23rd Aug 24
Completely stopped my periods which has been amazing. Very convenient only have to think about 4 times a year and GP now very good at supplying in comparison to when this brand was new on the market. Have struggled to use the devices recently as have to apply a lot of pressure to inject the suspension and have therefore had to discard a few injections on occasion which isn’t ideal. Having using it for so long I can’t tell if my weight or mood have been negatively or positively impacted, but will be keen to see what happens when I stop using.
Improved skin
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2nd Nov 23
I was on the sayanna press injection for 3 years. My periods started off a little irregular for the first couple of months and then stopped completely, which was a blessing as they have always been heavy and painful! Would start to get slight cramps in the week before the injection was due but otherwise, it seemed to suit me quite well. I'm a healthcare professional so injecting myself didn't bother me at all! I gained a little weight whilst using it but I am overweight anyway so unsure if I can attribute this to the injection!
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2nd Oct 23
I can not tell you how much I adore this. The injection is a bit intimidating, but it's very quick, I did my first one with the help of a nurse (watch videos on how to do it and ask the nurse any questions you have). The injection is a bit weird in that you squeeze it into you, vs using a plunger, but it is a very short needle, and it didn't even hurt! I have had next to no side effects, my life has become a lot better, I sleep better, and I am able to get up early for uni. I get no PMS or cramps and I don't even get a bleed anymore (I am a bit sad as I had just bought a bunch of sanitary towels on a Prime Day). I switch from POP to this, and Syana is what birth control should be. On POP, I had so many side effects (which you can read about on my profile), this is amazing, my mind is so much clearer and I lack the PMS brain fog. My only complaint is to do with my NHS trust, they can only prescribe one at a time so if the one you get is faulty you need to request a new one which could take a week, also means you can't have one on standby for if you don't have time to contact GP and go to a pharmacy. The nurse who is my point of contact dislikes this rule and has tried to change it.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
1 helpful
2 comments
Noristerat injection reviews
11 reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 week ago
Since taking the injection I have experienced severe lower back pain. I sometimes struggle to sleep
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
I felt like I was going crazy or losing my mind while on this contraceptive. I was an emotional wreck, I was not doing so well physically either. I had zero sex drive, so it did not make sense for me to be on birth control when I was not even having sex (markedly diminished libido).
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 12th Sep 24
the side effects makes it feel like its not worth it. i cant eat the things i like as much because im gaining weight and dont want to be unhealthy. i feel way more fatigued
Very negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 week ago
Since taking the injection I have experienced severe lower back pain. I sometimes struggle to sleep
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
I felt like I was going crazy or losing my mind while on this contraceptive. I was an emotional wreck, I was not doing so well physically either. I had zero sex drive, so it did not make sense for me to be on birth control when I was not even having sex (markedly diminished libido).
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 12th Sep 24
the side effects makes it feel like its not worth it. i cant eat the things i like as much because im gaining weight and dont want to be unhealthy. i feel way more fatigued
Very negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 12th Sep 24
the side effects makes it feel like its not worth it. i cant eat the things i like as much because im gaining weight and dont want to be unhealthy. i feel way more fatigued
Very negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Jan 24
I became emotional, my stomach is bloated all the time, I have no energy, I feel tired all the time, loss of appetite, I feel uncomfortable, my ears are ringing the whole time, my head feels foggy and I feel confused, I get bad period like cramps
Very negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 22nd Dec 23
Period like cramps, increased white discharge, nausea and bloating made the experience horrible. Stopped getting my periods from the first shot which made me think i was pregnant.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 22nd Dec 23
Period like cramps, increased white discharge, nausea and bloating was horrendous. Stopped getting my period from the first shot which made me think I was pregnant. My depression also got worse.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 27th Aug 23
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
1 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 25th Aug 23
It gives pregnancy like symptoms which makes one think they might be pregnant however it is safe.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
2 helpful
1 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
17 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 27th Jun 23
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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