Vienva for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• mpano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2021

"Started this pill at the end of 2020 so it’s been about 4 months. I don’t really notice any side effects of it. Before I started it, I used to have bad depressive episodes and I still do but somehow I think it lessens once I took it. Period cramps used to be really painful for me before but now it’s pretty much nonexistent. The first month or so was me adjusting so I still felt some cramps, not anymore. My flow is also much lighter and lasts for less amount of days. It used to last 7 days, now it’s about 3-4 days. I also don’t notice weight gain or more acne breakouts that are abnormal. I’m glad it works out for me. Remember it’s different for everyone."

• dhano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2020

"I started using this pill about 2 months ago. I’ve only used birth control this time and another time about 2 years ago. The first time was fine I didn’t have any side effects whats so ever (but then again it was a different pill) so I decided to go back on the pill again. I got prescribed Vienva from the pill club. The first 2 weeks of taking it I would wake up every morning with extreme nausea, my moods swings starting getting really bad and starting affecting my relationship. I felt like I was starting to get depressed. Last night I got an overwhelming feeling of sadness out of NO WHERE and starting crying uncontrollably sobbing in the shower. I’ve NEVER done that before and that for me was the last straw. I’m not pregnant no it works I guess"

• sadgirl
• June 2, 2020

"This pill hasn’t given me any bad side effects besides weight gain and a LOT of bloating. It made me gain 6+ pounds (probably from water retention) after the first month of taking it. I’ve generally never had a problem with losing weight, but this is the least confident in my body that I’ve ever felt. I never had issues with weight gain when I had the IUD. Will be asking my doctor to change my prescription. However, different birth control works individually and affects every body differently, so take this review with a grain of salt! Just sharing my personal experience with it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2021

"I signed up for pill club and was prescribed Vienva. It is my first birth control so I immediately went online to look up side effects and reviews. After reading I was scared to death to get my prescription, knowing I can't change it for at least 2-3 months. Reluctantly, I did start taking it as I did read some good reviews. I'm about to start my second month in about a week. I have yet to notice any major side effects. Maybe a tad bit more emotional and faint cramps here and there, but nothing too crazy. The only weight I gained was before I even started the pack and was my own doing. I know it's still early but I think is working well for me. Although I do understand everyone is different and will react differently."

• Stacey
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 24, 2022

"I’ve been on this pill once, for about a year then switched & went back on it for insurance purposes. I have no idea why it has taken me so long to look into the birth control being an issue I won’t be taking it anymore. I'm usually a happy person but for the last year I’ve been miserable, nothing makes me happy even if it’s something I would usually be happy about. I'm MOODY so so moody & angry. My sex drive is non existent & I usually enjoy it. I have to hype myself up for sex & really set my self in a mood that goes & quick as it comes. My period pain has increased. I’m constantly bloated. I’ve also been nauseous & chalked it up to a weak stomach but seeing here that might not be the case. I would not recommend this birth control & the reviews have validated me. Thx"

• Jessica
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 10, 2021

"First time ever taking birth control, Vienva 29 year old. No breakouts, no weight gain or mood swings. In the beginning I did experience minor headache but as the months went on, no more headaches. No problems with nausea as well. The only thing I believe my body was still adjusting to the meds because some brown spotting when skipping placebos going straight to my next pack which only happened twice in the first 2 months of using. Other than that everything seems to be working well for me yay. Ladies listen to your body otherwise switch to other brands :)"

• Loveb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2020

"I read reviews on this birth control Vienva after it was prescribed to me and I was concerned already. I went through The Pill Club and they encouraged me to take it for a short time anyway because everyone has different experiences. Many reviews said that Vienva caused them acne and this is what I was concerned about. For about the first week of taking the pill I got bad headaches soon after taking them but those soon stopped. However, I took them for the recommended 3 months and began to have large, horrible acne. I am used to hormonal acne around my period but with this birth control my skin was getting worse and worse. I decided to stop use all together."

• yonoono
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2018

"I started this BC because my sister was on it and had had no problems. But when I came to this site and saw the reviews, I was terrified! The reviews made me worry that this was going to plunge me back into my depression and hit me in the worst way. But I'm glad to report it's done none of that. Even though I have the usual moodiness, I have no pains throughout the month, no depression uptake, not pregnant, and my period cramps are SO MUCH BETTER. I know everyone's different, but here to say this BC isn't bad for everyone."

• dabbe...
• November 4, 2020

"I’ve only been taking Vienva for 4 days, I’ve been puking every single day and having an extremely bad migraine. It hasn’t gone away since starting these pills. I was going to try to wait it out the 2 weeks for the side effects to dissipate but I don’t think I’ll be able to do that. I wake up nauseous everyday the whole day, and with a migraine that pounds and will not stop. I DO NOT recommend these"

• Susi
• July 13, 2021

"If vienva works for you thats great but for me, my body isn’t reacting so well. It made me feel tired all the time and moody, during the 3-4 week I've been bleeding heavy for about 12 days straight. I don't know if this is normal or not but I do regret taking the pill"

• caro
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2023

"Woah. I got this bc from pill club and have to say something. If you have anxiety and depression please seek another brand. I was finally in a good place and this set me back so far. I felt so emotional and extremely lost during my time on this pill. It had negative impacts on my relationship, friendships, school, work, sleep, and basically everything. I couldn’t concentrate on school - which is not helpful as a nursing student and felt unmotivated and exhausted all of the time. I know birth control is different for everyone & that’s the mindset I had while reading these reviews originally but PLEASE be careful and listen to these reviews because I relate to 99% of the negative ones."

• WineD...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 17, 2018

"I started Vienva birth control about 6 months ago due to a job change causing my insurance to switch me from Lessina to Vienva. I always looks through this website for birth control reviews and I have to say I was absolutely terrified that I had switched to Vienva. I completely understand that we all have different experiences but I would like to share that I had absolutely no side effects with this medication. No acne, no weight gain - in fact I’ve lost 10 pounds from exercise and eating better and do not feel this birth control has interfered with my weight loss, no mood swings, no change in sex drive and most of all not pregnant. My periods average 4-5 days but I usually skip the placebo pills starting the new pack right away. Give it a try and keep in mind everyone reacts differently."

• Girl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2021

"First of all, I don’t recommend this if you have anxiety. This birth control caused my anxiety to spike and it’s only been three weeks. I started getting depressive episodes, lower abdominal pain, nausea, big pimples that I have NEVER gotten before, and now I’m having break through bleeding. Listen, take this pill at your own risk. Starting today, I’m done with it."

• NSano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2021

"I started Vienva about 2 months ago and the side effects I’m experiencing comes and goes but they are acne, nausea, and bloating. Does anyone know if they will go away eventually or should I be concerned and switch to a different brand? Thanks."

• Avery
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2021

"I’ve been on Vienva for a full month & I instantly noticed a severe increase in emotional sensitivity. Before taking Vienva, I was in my best mental state after overcoming depression, but starting this pill made me feel like I lost all my progress. I am constantly crying throughout the day for no reason, & I’m taking things so personally. It’s very unlike me at this point to be worrying so much over things that wouldn’t usually affect me & having panic attacks every night. It’s unbearable. Also having pretty gnarly headaches. Switching pills asap - do not recommend."

• Sano
• July 1, 2020

"I have been through the nightmare that is birth control for the last 2 years I have tried 6 different BC’s and had horrible side effects from all of them including bipolar depression, mood swings, weight gain, hair loss, loss of sex drive, horrible cramping. I was put on VIENVA 3 months ago and was nervous because of negative reviews. All was going well, my sex drive was back up (I’m 26 and in a happy loving long term relationship!) but I ended my period a week ago and 3 days ago I started having some slight spotting, on the 2nd day I started bleeding HEAVILY and here we are on the 3rd and I am still bleeding! I have never in my life had breakthrough bleeding but this is like I’m having a 2nd period! Horrible cramps, full on 2nd period of the month! I will be switching. Again, everything else was amazing about this pill. It made me feel normal again, high sex drive, no side effects, until this third month when I’ve been excessively bleeding even after my period."

• sunsu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2020

"I started vienva in September 2019. For the first month I expected constant mood swings affecting me almost solely at night and abdominal soreness. After my first 3 weeks and skipping the placebos, I fell into a depression that was NOT pre existing. This cost me personal relationships. Other symptoms included cramping, loss of appetite, headaches ( not to me mention 14 days of break through bleeding) I didn’t get pregnant though."

• Cano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2021

"I have never been as miserable as I was on Vienva. I bled non-stop (which really defeated the purpose of being on it), I got acne, and my mental health took a beating. I could not stop crying, which not only made it impossible to get college work done, but was also an occupational hazard since I work with large unpredictable animals. I gave up on it after a month or so, but it’s messed up my hormones pretty good. My periods are less regular than they were before and since I started it I’ve gotten 2 yeast infections (which I had never gotten before). I strongly recommend against Vienva, especially if you have struggled with an eating disorder or depression. It caused a resurgence of body dismorphia and made me so deeply depressed. I cannot stress how awful it was."

• Soap
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2021

"I started this Vienva pill thinking it would be great and it started that way, no side effect symptoms or anything until my period came, 20 days of non stop bleeding and I’m still going. I got off the pill 3 days ago wish I never took it at all."

• mad
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2021

"This birth control is horrible. I bled for the entire 4 months I was on this and it gave me my first yeast infection ever. I have never had issues with dryness, itching or irritation, or any kind of infections until this horrible medication. I am still recovering from this issues this medication caused after being completely off it for 2 weeks. I was extremely moody and sad. I'm not one who really gets headaches but I had horrible headaches when I was taking Vienva. I had to take 3 prescription medications to counteract the side effects this birth control gave me."

• Jp325
• May 23, 2021

"I’m 44 years old very active no health issues was put on Vienva to regulate my periods. It’s about 3 am central time and this is the second consecutive day of my frightening side effects. I believe it’s anxiety but I’m not sure. To best describe it, it is a very worrisome feeling which comes on out of nowhere and interferes with my sleep because every time I close my eyes I feel like I can’t breathe and I wake up with a dry cough and afraid to go back to sleep. This first happened a few days ago which caused me to go to the ER because I was afraid I was having a heart attack or had a blood clot in my lungs (all the results came back negative) but now a few days later and I’m experiencing the same thing. I’m tired but can’t fall asleep, I feel like I’m going to stop breathing altogether. I also have constant spotting and no sex drive. This is my 3rd pack and I quit as of yesterday because I just want my life back. Please don’t try it plz stay away from it, it’s not worth it."

• zoey
• March 25, 2023

"I received my first free birth control at the health department in January 2023. The first week was tough, and I had a difficult time adjusting to the hormones, which caused emotional turmoil, leading to arguments with my partner. However, after a month, things began to improve significantly. My skin cleared up, and my breasts and buttocks increased in size. Additionally, my hair grew longer, and I was overall very pleased with the results. My period became lighter, and I only experience heavy bleeding for one day out of four. Best of all, the birth control is free. Although I have been considering Nexplanon, I think that this birth control is better suited for me since I don't want to risk forgetting a pill. I've been taking the pills consistently at 8:00 PM, regardless of my sleep schedule, and have had no issues. I'm considering continuing with this birth control, but I'll have to see how things go as I've only been on it for three months so far."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 10, 2022

"Been on it for maybe 2 years. No side effects for me. No hair loss. Cramps are rare, periods are shorter. No acne. I’m 19 been using this since my senior year. I encourage you to try it for yourself."

• Aano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2019

"Vienva is the second birth control that I've been on and I don't really have any complaints. Despite the other reviews, I haven't had any bad side effects or anything so just make sure to consult with your doctor. I'm probably going to stay on this one as long as my insurance keeps covering it."

• Anony...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 12, 2021

"If you’re taking Vienva— WATCH YOUR HAIR. Everything else was great for me, I didn’t experience any of the bad side effects associated with birth control, but what I ignored was the fact that my HAIR was falling out. Fast. In clumps. In photos after going on BC you can see a bald spot by my crown. From some internet research Vienva hormonal effects causes all the weird side effects the other users are having on here. My hair is starting to grow back pretty thick a couple weeks after going off BC completely and I’m lucky it isn’t permanent but I’ve read countless of horror stories from women who took BC similar to Vienva and triggered a devastating genetic hair loss. I recommend Vienva to TRY, but PLEASE watch your hair, watch the crown, the rest of it. Hair loss is normal in the first few months on new BC but if you’re still shedding and not seeing any regrowing after six months STOP. If hair loss runs on both sides of your family AVOID IT."