Norlyda for Birth Control User Reviews

• Ciano
• December 21, 2019

"I started these birth control pills Norllyda 2 weeks ago. After the second day of taking them I started a period which lasted for 8 days. It stopped and came back on 4 days later. It has now been on for another week and still haven't ended. It’s heavy and I’m going through tampons like crazy. I have to wear a pad as well because the flow is so heavy. The cramps are horrible. I’ve been on birth control pills before and never had an experience like this. I’ve contacted my Dr and was told that this is normal because my period have to regulate and that it can take up to 3 months with these pills to regulate. Meaning that I can be bleeding like this for 3 months. There is no way losing this much blood for all these days is normal. I will be contacting my Dr again to see if they can prescribe me another kind of pill because I can not deal with all this bleeding and cramping. Also these pills don’t have placebos. you never know when your period is going to arrive. I do not recommend these."

• Cobal...
• April 8, 2019

"My obgyn switched me from years of combo pills to this since I am 35 and smoke. I hated this pill. I had a period twice a month for 9-10 days. It would go from light to heavy at any given time. I went off the pill completely to see how my periods would be. Still painful and somewhat heavy. My main reason for using the pill was for periods and possible endo. Also for clear skin and pregnancy protection. I called my obgyn and had her try me on another brand. I explained to her every brand will affect people differently due to inactive ingredients. I learned this when they discontinued my favorite pill lutera and tried me on other pills said to be the same but were not. She agreed and so now I am on ortho micronor. So far it agrees with me. 5 day light periods with 1 medium day."

• Bookw...
• January 25, 2021

"Only started taking this because of stroke risk being over 40. Took Lo Lo Estrin Fe for years and loved it. Been on this over a year and honestly should have stopped long ago. My periods are now coming 2-3 times a month and they last 3-10 days. May just have to get my tubes tied because I am so tired of constant bleeding on this pill and my doc advises that I shouldn't go back to pills containing estrogen. Giving it a 4/10 because I never got pregnant but hated always being on my period"

• Kim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2020

"This is the worst Contraceptive BC experience I’ve ever had. I was prescribed Norlyda because I smoke, tried it for about 5 months. I’ve been having my period for two weeks in a month and finally I had my period for 3 weeks and I stop taking this pill. I’ve been taking them same time everyday too. I’m using up a lot of pads and tampons so sick of this, I’m done!"

• MissC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2019

"I'm 36 years old. Was on Nuvaring and loved it, but after being off it for while, then when I went back on it it was giving me upset stomach . So we tried this Norlyda pill . I have horrible PMS and PMDD. My symptoms leading up are worse than anything during my actual period. First month was fine. Now I'm on month 3 and never know when my period is going to be. I bleed on and off and once for 2 weeks. Which was told that's shedding the lining of the uterus. I just still don't feel like its helped much. But just wait and see."

• MARIEL
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2019

"I have been taking this pill for about a month. This is actually my first time ever taking BC I must say the first week just a bit nauseous and slightly dizzy. Other than that no problems. I get my period every month with no problems and happy that I don't need to worry about getting pregnant :)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 21, 2018

"I've enjoyed the non estrogen birth control. I'm petite, active, healthy diet and the only thing I take is this pill and no other medications. I have had a small increase in acne outbreaks and weight gain, but I'm also in nursing school, working, and planning a wedding so I don't blame my birth control entirely on a little 3 lb weight gain or acne. I take a week off between each pack so my body can be natural and have a period, that is for my own health reasons. I overall am much happier with this bc than any other. I have tried and the risks are far less than the estrogen based options. Also it took time, as with all bc for my body to adjust to new hormones and monthly changes that are from my would be cycle. I recommend estrogen free bc to all females due to decreased risks."

• Anonymous
• October 18, 2019

"I've just recently restarted this BC. I took it for years after being switching from Kariva which gave me migraines 4x a week. With Norlyda I hardly get any migraines. My periods are few and far between if any. My skin breaks out here and there but I feel like Norlyda helps a little. I'm underweight for my height and wish Norlyda would help me gain a lil weight but hasn't. Overall good experience on this BC."

• Wendy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 27, 2023

"I found Norlyda to be super helpful. During my chemo treatment, I was literally hemorrhaging. I could not leave the house, and I was incredibly anemic because of the heavy bleeding. My oncologist said no estrogen, but the chemo made a hysterectomy impossible. My GYN put me on Norlyda, and the bleeding stopped within a few days, and I have not had a period since. An added benefit was that my mood swings also stopped, and I evened out emotionally as well. I have not noticed any side effects. It was really helpful in my case."

• Heather
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2022

"Started this because my doctor was worried about my blood pressure on the combo pill. I’m on my second pack. The first two to three weeks my nipples were so sore. I haven't had sex since starting as my husband is deployed so I wasn’t worried about pregnancy. Once my nipples calmed down then my breast were tender as if I were about to start my period. I get hormonal headaches usually the week prior to my period but I had more than usual the 4th week of these pills. Then, no period and all the breast tenderness and headaches stopped as if I had my period. It’s strange. So, considering my husband was home before I started this pill I decided to take a pregnancy test, which was negative. So now I’m in my second pack wondering if I’m going to get a period of any kind or not. If I get the headaches again I intend on switching."

• Ccmp
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 21, 2022

"I take Norlyda to manage my PCOS because I can't take estrogen comb pill since it is risky as I have issues with blood pressure. Since I naturally get irregular periods because of my PCOS and this pill doesn’t have estrogen my periods are still irregular, but in my 6ish months of taking it my periods have only ever been light bleeding for 3-5 days. My obgyn says this is normal and some people don’t even get their periods on it so I guess it’s nice in that respect. I just wish that I was able to know when I would get my periods like I was on the combo pill. I haven’t really had any side effects, and the combo pill I was taking before gave me migraines and made me super emotional/depressed whereas Norlyda doesn’t, so no complaints about that. I could see how for people who normally get their periods routinely this pill might mess with that making them frustrated but I’m used to irregular periods so it’s no issue"

• Rim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2021

"Over 40 so this was suggested for me. I've been on it for 2 1/2 weeks and have bleed every single day. This is not light spotting but several pads/tampons a day. Yes it stops you getting pregnant but I don’t like the side effects."

• fano
• January 15, 2019

"I'm 19 and this is my first BC experience. The first three months on this pill kinda sucked, but I expected that. Your body needs time to adjust. I had a lot of spotting and irregular periods (2 in one month, 8 days between cycles, etc.) But these are really the only side effects worth mentioning. I had lost some weight due to lack of appetite right before starting, and am since back to my normal weight so I can't say if this is because of the pill or because I started eating normally. I've always had acne and it's no better or worse than before. I'm into my 4th pack and things have gotten much better for now. I haven't had any spotting in a while and it looks like I'll be getting my period at my normal time this month. You have to take it at the same time everyday. Consider your schedule/routine when deciding on a time. The pill is most effective for 20 hours so also consider when you are most likely to have sex. 12 pm is perfect for me."

• Migra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2020

"Started this pill Norlyda for birth control 4 months ago. Overall very happy because I had been having regular aura migraines with my old bc (Junel, a combo pill) and I haven’t had a single one since I switched. Periods are definitely a little heavier than on Junel but not awful. Last two months I had two periods a month (for 4 days at a time). No acne or other side effects though! Worth a try, and definitely a good option if estrogen pills trigger migraines!! Have to take exactly on time for it to be effective so if you’re bad with that, use back-up."

• Olivia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2023

"The side effects in terms of depression, anxiety, and weight gain are the worst. I gained almost 30 pounds in a year and cried every single day while taking this. Once I stopped, it slowly helped with the depression but my anxiety stuck around and it is 20 times harder to lose weight. My doctor recommended this brand because of my migraines and I definitely don’t recommend it to anyone who has signs of depression or anxiety. It may make it worsen a lot more."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 10, 2017

"I had issues on this medication the first few months like extremely bad headaches almost everyday, horrible acne, mood swings and irregular periods. My migraines have lessened now however it is horrible acne that bothers me the most. It took about 6 months for my period to start being regular after being on a Combo pill 9 years"

• Keija
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2022

"I been on this BC for about 4 months now . My doc put me on this brand because I'm breastfeeding . My milk supply did not change. Only had one period 8 days after I started taking it I haven't had one since . The first and second month had me with cramps no bleeding and I was so tired but that went away. I am hungry A LOT!!! After I ate I still feel hungry. Thank god I don't gain weight easily. Don't have any problems on the pill but l am kind of worried not getting my period. I have to take a PT every month to make sure. I will give this a 9 ! Love it best BC I have been on !!!"

• Surpr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 12, 2022

"Got pregnant while on this pill. Missed periods throughout taking it, and then on a whim took a pregnancy test and SURPRISE! We’ve got another on the way. Overall, this one is bunk. Repeat episodes of missed periods and then pregnancy."

• AMME
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2019

"I usually take tri-sprintec, but have had a lot of migraines with my period so was recommended this, Norlyda. I have gained a little weight which isn’t a big deal since I’m only 110 to begin with. But I started breaking out. My face mainly, but my chest and back. I’ve been taking the pill for 3 months now. My face is always covered in acne. So frustrating. I make it a habit to wash twice a day but nothing is helping. Since it’s winter I don’t care about my chest or back. I also haven’t gotten my period at all. I took a pregnancy test and it came back negative. I haven’t had any symptoms or signs that I’m pregnant. I took the test just to see since I haven’t gotten my period. I showed a lot of symptoms last time I was pregnant. I have a DR. appt in March, which is the soonest I can see my dr. I want to go back to my old brand."

• CBano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 30, 2021

"I have been on this birth control for about a year now and am looking to stop taking it and switch. I quickly lost my period which I enjoyed not having due to typically having terrible PMS and heavy bleeding without birth control. The only side effects I noticed were some more unwanted hair growth and my boobs got smaller, B to A cup. When I was working out heavily since I am an athlete I had no period or PMS whatsoever. But my major complaint is as soon as I went into my offseason which was slightly less daily exercise, I had my period and all the PMS symptoms (7 days) followed by breakthrough bleeding (5 to 7 days) every other week until my next period, and this cycle just continues until I start exercising at an extreme level again."

• smava...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 6, 2023

"On the one hand, this worked as an effective birth control and even regulated my irregular period. On Norlyda, I had a normal menstrual cycle and no complications with my migraines. On the other hand, this gave me the worst side effects I have ever experienced. I was depressed, anxious, and had frequent nightmares. All of this stopped once I got off the pill. I can't take any more of this, with these kinds of side effects, I needed to switch. I literally could not sleep while taking this. I will be looking for another option."

• Lauren
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2022

"I’ve been on this pill for 6 months. I was prescribed due to my previous birth control causing a risk of stroke and caused me intense aura migraines. Norlyda, makes me bleed 3-10 days 2 times a month… I’ve developed insane PMDD along with intense anxiety. If you’re looking for a pill that gets rid of period side effects or acne, this isn’t it. I have all my acne back that my pervious on helped with, and terrible periods. This could just be me but you’re definitely going to go through tampons crazy and be very emotional most likely. Ugh!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2022

"I’ve been on Norlyda for two months coming off of my other birth control pill that contained both estrogen and progestin. The first month my period was expected to come on the 10th but was delayed to the 16th and now being the second month I was suppose to be expecting my period on the 14th and my period has yet to come. I already had gone through the PMS week where I had lower back pain, breast tenderness, fatigue and no period ever came down. I hope it would come down soon , if not the only option there is to take a pregnancy test even though I am confidently sure I have nothing to worry about since I take it every day , same time , I did research and saw missed/delayed/late periods are expected but all I can do is hope."

• jsnsn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2021

"i just started my third pack of this. I was on a different birth control before and I loved it, but I gained weight. I got switched to Norlyda and I lost the weight I had gained. It makes my cycle very long, which does worry me occasionally. The only side effect I do have is worse cramps on my period, and it makes me much more emotional."

• realf...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 31, 2021

"The first two months taking Norlyda, I literally had my period twice a month, HEAVY. After 8 months till now, I haven't had my period since then, I've lost 22lb, and now I have chest acne :/ I don't like being on my period so I don't mind, losing weight is fine with me because now I'm back to my original weight due to my old bc that made me gain weight. But I like this pill, I just don't like the acne part. Also I take it every day right on the dot. I felt like the first two months when I was taking it, I wasn't being consistent with taking it on time. So it made me have a irregular period and usually my period is regular. Also my sex drive is high. i'm only 24. everyone is different but I hope this helps u :)"