Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Brooke
• May 21, 2015

Reclipsen (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "Overall I feel that this birth control does a great job. I've been taking it for 3 years to regulate my period and prevent pregnancy with out any problems. I've never experienced any of the sides effects, or at most they were on such a small scale that I didn't notice them. The only thing I dislike is that I don't usually start my period until 3-4 sugar pills in. I don't know how common this is with other women, but that has been the case for me since I began taking it."

• GBano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2020

Isibloom (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I started using Isibloom because I just started my sex life and I wanted to be responsible. I received it thu The pill club. I used to have acne. Isibloom helped with that. I’ve been using it 5 months already. I’ve been suffering from pain on my breasts. It did not help with my cramps I still have the same pain as before. I did not gain weight. I did not have any nauseousness. I did have diarrhea for the first 2 weeks or so. The only problem I have is that my sex drive is super low. Before taking Isibloom I would get turn on easily. I would want to touch myself. After this product, I have painful sex! It’s horrible. My partner and I have thought maybe it will go away. Because according to the prescriptions side effects go away within 3 months. This month would be my 6th month but I’ve decided to stop using it for the sake of my relationship. It’s pretty uncomfortable to have sex while it hurts."

• lylian
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 29, 2019

Isibloom (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I have been taking this pill Isibloom for about 9 months now. Despite all the negative comments on this medication, it has helped me with my mood swings, acne, painful periods, and painful intercourse. Everyone body is different, and everyone can react differently on the pill. I will say though, missing even just one of these pills can increase your chances of pregnancy. So be careful!! I suggest using a period tracker eg Clue this has helped me see when my next period will start, how long my period will last, AND the most important thing i get from this app, is you can input the days you've taken your pill. then, if you miss a day, or take your pill late, it shows you how many days you need to use backup protection during intercourse. Isibloom is an AMAZING pill, and I have merely no side affects!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2016

Kariva (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I've been on Kariva for a months now after switching from loestrin (which gave me insane mood swings and heavy discharge). My skin is good, periods are light, cramping is limited and mood is normal. But, my boobs have gotten bigger and I do notice that I have gained some weight in my upper thighs and hips."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 30, 2019

Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "After 10 months of debilitating night sweats and sleep disturbances my doctor finally pinpointed it to Apri. Apparently this is a very common side effect which this medication. It also gave me horrible anxiety. There are plenty of other birth controls out there. Steer clear of this one!"

• Daniela...
• December 26, 2016

Velivet (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I was a bit on the edge to start taking this pill, because of how poorly it was reviewed. I'm now a couple months in, and I have no complaints. My mood has stayed as positive as before, and I have had depression before but no signs of that came back. My sex drive was pretty high before, and is now the same, or even more now that I don't have to worry about getting pregnant. I haven't gained any bloatingness, or gained weight, but that could be because I exercise, and have a minimal decreased appetite since I've been on the pill. My acne has been clearing up as well. The only weight gain I have noticed is that my breasts grew a whole cup size. Nothing but positive effects from velvivet!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 10, 2016

Mircette (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I took this BC for a year. My main reason for taking was due to recurring ovation cysts that ruptured every month and it worked wonders. As an added bonus it did its job as a birth control and without any side effects. I had no weight gain no acne no babies and no cysts. I didn't lose my sex drive. And when I did stop taking it I was pregnant the second month after. So it didn't effect my fertility which is a huge thing for me considering I miscarried after being on depo for 6 months."

• Mrs...
• March 8, 2020

Isibloom (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I received Isibloom from the Pill Club... the first month was kinda crazy. It made me extremely nauseous, my boobs hurt all the time & I definitely noticed an increase in anxiety, depression & just overall mood swings. I didn’t notice a difference with acne (but I’ve been lucky enough to never really have a problem with that). I decided to stick with it though & I'm glad I did because after my body adjusted to it, everything else levelled out. I’m now on month 3 & the ONLY issue I still have is ongoing breast tenderness & occasional breakthrough bleeding (but it’s such a small amount that it’s not troublesome or a hindrance at all). I also have not gotten pregnant so it evidently does its job. I’ve previously been on other birth control pills that literally turned me into The Incredible Hulk so the side effects from Isibloom have been relatively mild by comparison."

• syd
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2019

Isibloom (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "Literally worst pill I have ever taken. I switched from the last pill I was taking because of extreme depression but I would honestly rather have extreme depression and cry at all hours of the day then take this. The first three months I thought it was great. Then slowly but surely I began to get so irritated. Now I cannot stop lashing out at everyone and everything, when I have never been this type of person. I literally feel nothing at times if I'm not feeling angry and that is downright scary. I feel like a zombie sometimes. I have no care in the world and am and angry sad person. I gave it the benefit of the doubt and continued with the pill for three more months but it literally has just gotten worse and now I feel like I'm losing my mind. Please don't take this. You will have no motivation or joy :)"

• Moano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2018

Isibloom (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "Isibloom is great so far. I was switched to it after having spotting the whole time I was on nexplanon (6 months). Irritating! But things definitely lucked up the moment I got the nexplanon out of my arm and began my first pack of Isibloom. Because I was due for my period when I had nexplanon out of my arm, I went on to have what was a two day liner bleed. Nothing major! Especially after having spotting for 6 months. Then it was gone!! I feel happy, my face is super clear and glowy looking :) highly recommendable. I’d also advise taking a women’s vaginal ultimate floral probiotic (50-90 billion cfu’s) with your birth control daily Also. Just for your overall vaginal well being!! Eat lots of yogurt as this also has good bacteria cultures for our vaginal areas!! I feel overall amazing!"

• TLFos...
• May 1, 2016

Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I have been on Apri for almost nine months and it works great for me. I was 135 pounds when I started taking it and I am now down to only 117 pounds. Also my period used to be heavy and I ended up getting it twice a month but once I started apri I now only have it for five days tops and it is absolutely fine. I used to break out really bad and my face would get really red but thanks to apri I only get a pimple every now and then and my face is no longer red. Apri works great for me I love it."

• hdp
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 3, 2020

Kariva (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I took Kariva for about 9 months. The positives include that my period was extremely predictable & it didn't last too long. It didn't affect my weight & my acne cleared up. But, the negatives outweighed the positives by far. I had experienced the worst mood swings I've ever had,I became anxious & cried multiple times a week (yet before Kariva, I was not an avid crier & was able to keep my emotions in check). I was more sad and emotionally unstable than I had ever been, and I had absolutely no motivation to work or to push myself to be happy. I noticed a small change in my mental state with the first 2 months of taking it, but thought it would level out. I kept taking it because it kept my period more regular than other pills. I switched birth controls 2 weeks ago & since I've stopped taking Kariva, even after 2 weeks, I have been the happiest & calmest I have been in months & am only realizing now just how emotionally & mentally unwell I was."

• Kenri
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2018

Enskyce (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I only have 3 weeks on this pill and I’ve noticed a change in my body. I gained like 7 lbs. and my pants fit so tight. I’m a very active person and go to the gym on a regular basis so I know it’s not because of my diet or exercise routine. I eat pretty healthy, I give in cravings here and there but I know it wouldn’t be to the point of gaining so much weight. I’ve also felt so sleepy, cold temperature wise, and unmotivated. I took naps after work which I don’t normally nap. I keep feeling weird tingling sensations on my arm and sometimes leg. I don’t have the same energy as I did. My sex drive is not as high. I’ll still have intercourse but won’t get so turned on"

• mood...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2022

Isibloom (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "The first three months of this pill were not that bad, although I did begin to experience abnormal anxiety (for me) and mood swings. I also began to experience some heart palpitations (which I had chalked up to the anxiety). I am in month 5 now and I'm beyond done. This BC has made me more moody than I ever have been. I get angry and irritated and snap at things or people and I am usually a very genial and happy person. This has made me feel like an entirely different person. I have experienced awful anxiety as well, like panic attacks waking me up at night. Also extremely vivid dreaming that causes me to feel like I'm not sleeping, which I am sure has perpetuated my other symptoms. Everyone's body is different, but my experience has been terrible."

• jacki...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2013

Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I decided to give Apri a 10/10 score because I've been on this pill for 11 months now and had absolutely no issues with it. As for clearing acne, my acne was already starting to fade away before taking the pill so I haven't had too many issues. I still break out sometimes before my period is due. My boyfriend and I have not used any back up method of birth control and I haven't gotten pregnant...so I suppose it's doing its job. But of course, I realize we still SHOULD be using a back up method. Before getting on this pill, I used to have horrible cramping and very heavy periods, lasting as long as 10 days. Now I have short, pain-free periods that last usually from Thursday to Saturday (or very light on Sunday when I begin my new pack.)"

• Gigiii
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 17, 2016

Viorele (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "So, I took this birth control for 3 years. Did it's job in terms of preventing pregnancy, but at a horrible cost. I gained over 30 lbs, had terrible nausea, mood swings, anxiety, depression, headaches, almost NO libido, you name it. It wasn't until I got off the pill completely to give myself a break from the constant stream of hormones that is birth control that I realized all of the issues I was experiencing was all the pill, not me. After 2 months off of the pill, all of the aforementioned issues have disappeared. CONSUMER BEWARE. Not worth it. When I do decide to go back on birth control, it will NOT be Viorele."

• Anonymous
• May 31, 2019

Isibloom (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I’m 35. I was prescribed Isibloom before beginning IVF. This is first birth control that I ever had. My experience is just bad! On a pill 3 - I started having mood swings and what worse I felt like having pressure in my throat (after 6hrs of taking the pill) - all that was continue for like 10-12 hrs. On a day 4 of the pill - I got crazy - uncontrolled aggression, and started having difficulties breathing. Day 5 - I could not sleep, choked. On a day 6 of a pill I had sleepless night with having heart pain and pain at the back (in the area of a heart or longs). Today day 7 - I stop the pill, I cried the whole morning and decided to stop with the pill. Other side effects were loss weight (4pounds in 6 days), no appetite, aggression, crying, insomnia, depression, being scared of everything around. It’s a horrible for the first experience. But I thought I would let others know. Off course we are all unique and maybe what did not fit me - will be good for others."

• Danie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2021

Enskyce (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I want to share because it seems like most people only ever post reviews if their experience was negative. This Enskyce birth control has been wonderful for me. After having my Paragard taken out I needed to get back on a pill. I tried Ortho Try Cylen Lo and Yaz, both of which made me feel like I was gaining weight! Finally, my Dr. put my on this brand and I have had NO problems. I had minor blemishes (unnoticeable to everyone else) the first month. My period is light and I've had no emotional issues. While I've only been on this pill for three months, I'm really happy with this brand. With the others I could feel negative affects very quickly."

• emjay
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 31, 2014

Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I have been taking Apri for about 3 or 4 years now, and I am not pregnant! So that in itself makes it a good pill. However, my periods are still fairly heavy and the cramps painful, and I suspect that the estrogen may have something to do with the migraines I experience, but I'm not sure. "

• Anonymous
• October 30, 2008

Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I have been taking Apri for at least two years and have never had any problems with it. Some say it lowers sex drive but my sex life has stayed the same. This is the best pill I have taken. I have taken a lot of different kinds and I get serious headaches from taking the others. This is the only pill that I have had no side effects from. I only have my period for 2 days and they are very light. If you are in the market for a great birth control this is it. You will feel like normal and you wont have heavy periods. So take Apri."

• Anony...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 1, 2023

Viorele (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I have been using this birth control for almost 4 years now because of my heavy periods and painful cramping. It has done its job as far as pregnancy prevention and I no longer have heavy or painful periods. However, my mood is always off and my sex drive has really plummeted this is not like me at all. I’ve also noticed I often get yeast infections and am always extremely tired. I will be discontinuing this birth control and all others permanently."

• Kayday
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2013

Azurette (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "Effective at preventing pregnancy. My skin was perfect on this pill. However, I was very tired, moody, and had increased amounts of discharge which is finally what made my doctor switch me to a new birth control pill. Didn't affect my sex drive though."

• autumn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2019

Isibloom (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "I've been on Isibloom since July. The first two weeks I suffered headaches and at times I felt nauseous. Since I was using this pill to skip my period, I had breakthrough bleeding for a few weeks. However, I decided to have my period this month. Before birth control I had 7 day periods that were quite heavy the first 4 days. Now my period lasted 3 days with light flow. I have not gained any weight, in fact I was able to lose 5 lbs through frequent exercise and somewhat watching my diet. My acne is under control and I rarely have blemishes."

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2011

Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "The thing about birth control is that it affects everyone differently. Everyone has a different experience with different birth controls, because all of our bodies and personalities are different. While some birth controls do contain similar stories, and that is a good indicator, it is truly a different experience for each individual, so try and find one what fits you best, you might have to test a couple out."

• Lola
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 30, 2020

Enskyce (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control "Enskyce gave me full blown depression. It made me lose my libido, no interest whatsoever in sex, couldn’t even get wet if I tried. Started getting intrusive thoughts and lost interest in a lot of my hobbies. Please do not do this to yourself ladies ♥️"