Apri and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Ash...
• November 26, 2011

For Birth Control "I was on Yaz, and it was the BEST! I had no acne, very light and short periods, no weight gain, and no mood swings. The only bad thing with Yaz was my hair began to thin, and it was very dry. I never had sex on Yaz, so I don't know how effective it was at that. On Apri, I now have mild acne, especially on my period, and I have horrible periods at that. Very heavy with lots of cramping. My appetite increased so much to the point I have gained 8 pounds. After a year of dealing with Apri, I switched to Beyaz since it has folate, which is good for hair and a baby if I ever do get pregnant!"

• Ash...
• November 26, 2011

For Birth Control "I was on Yaz, and it was the BEST! I had no acne, very light and short periods, no weight gain, and no mood swings. The only bad thing with Yaz was my hair began to thin, and it was very dry. I never had sex on Yaz, so I don't know how effective it was at that. On Apri, I now have mild acne, especially on my period, and I have horrible periods at that. Very heavy with lots of cramping. My appetite increased so much to the point I have gained 8 pounds. After a year of dealing with Apri, I switched to Beyaz since it has folate, which is good for hair and a baby if I ever do get pregnant!"

• BCA...
• March 7, 2012

For Birth Control "This is the worst birth control experience I've ever had. I was on Quasense for three years but stopped when breakthrough started to occur. I am on these medications for birth control but also to manage excessively heavy and painful periods. I started Apri on the first day of my period. I then bled for 12 days, followed by five days of horrible discharge. I stopped Apri 12 days into the pack after experiencing ridiculous weight gain (my diet did not change), headaches, outrageous mood swings, anxiety, full body pain, cramping, muscle spasms in my neck, and severe fatigue. It is now day 18 (five days off the pill), and I'm still bleeding and dealing with tremendous mood swings. I have gained what looks like 20 or so pounds."

• Anonymous
• January 22, 2013

For Birth Control "Before I start my period, I get cramps, acne, and I'm very moody on this pill. My sex drive is usually very high. This is the only pill I've ever taken, so I don't have much to compare it to, but I don't find it that bad."

• Ken...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2015

For Birth Control "I had bad side effects after taking this pill for a month. I was throwing up, had really bad cramps, headaches, constant nausea, and frequent urination."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 5, 2012

For Birth Control "Lack of sex drive, mood swings, increased bra size from A to D, gained 10 lbs, heavy 7-day period, cramps."

• Anonymous
• June 20, 2010

For Birth Control "I've been on Apri for 3 months, my periods are regular, but I get horrible cramps, backaches, and bloating. My weight stayed the same, and my acne cleared up, though."