Azurette and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say

• Rue...
• November 27, 2019

For Birth Control "Azurette, the generic of Mircette, was okay. I had high, high hopes. This was the least offensive emotionally of the combo pills, but it did restart my migraines and completely got rid of my sex drive. Like it annihilated it. Also, a lot of dryness, so I moved on. Sorry Azurette, it’s a no-go. Also, constant spotting for a month and then some."

• Kyl...
• February 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for about a year, personally, it helped stabilize my emotions. The pill I was on previously made it so that I was constantly emotional. Sobbing constantly, snappy, and always frustrated, plus extremely tired. The only problems I have with Azurette are that I now have extreme cramps, and I also have issues with my sex drive. My sex drive is super high, but sex is extremely painful if I'm taking my pill."

• Sua...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 31, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for 2 years, but my stupid insurance forced me to switch pharmacies, and now the pharmacy only has Kariva. I really like Azurette, and while, yeah, it completely killed my sex drive, I honestly don't really care, lol. The biggest thing it did was cure my debilitating periods. I used to have to take a day off work during my period, but thanks to this, I could actually go to work during my period again. The periods also got shorter and lighter. Hope the new pill keeps up the momentum. Once in a while, though, I'd have really bad mood swings, but it wasn't common, and I didn't gain weight or anything."

• Anonymous
• May 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 4 years. I switched to this one because my previous ones caused me to gain weight. These pills do not cause me to gain weight and keep my skin flawless. However, I think they recently made a more generic version of the pills and switched packaging and everything, and for these last three months, I've been losing my temper and really emotional. I have no sex drive, also. I am going to have to switch pills. But for the first few years of my life, they've been good."

• Sam...
• May 30, 2017

For Birth Control "Love it! Been continuously dosing without breaking for menstruation for almost two years due to extremely difficult/painful menstrual cycles, emotional trouble, etc. This pill smoothed all of that out! Spotting for a few months once going on, but rarely have issues now. Cleared up my skin perfectly. Two downsides: total libido killer (I feel like a robot sometimes), and a bit of weight gain. The weight gain actually didn't happen for the first year, so I'm not totally certain that the pill was the cause. Maybe it was the pill mixed with extremely stressful past 6+ months and overeating from stress. I'll gladly take emotional normalcy and no dependence on painkillers in exchange for the downsides!"

• Kts...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 17, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for about 9 months now. I have combination skin, and I am prone to acne. I had cleared up and then broke out very badly within the first 3 months until my body got used to it. I now only get a few breakouts a week or so before my period, but they are all cystic acne along my jawline. I have absolutely no sex drive on this medication, I am constantly always dry now, and my emotions are out of control. I never understood girls when they said they got emotional on their periods, except when I was on this birth control pill. It was bad, like very bad. Like severe fighting with my boyfriend because I would get so heavily emotional and explode. I will be switching birth controls yet again very soon."

• att...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2015

For Birth Control "I would like to add my experience with taking Azurette. I have taken it for 4 years, and it is honestly a great option. I had normal period flows before getting on birth control (7 days), but severe cramps. Azurette completely relieved me of cramps, and my periods were lighter (3-4 days). Here's why I can't give it a 10: I do feel more moody - not bursting into tears every other day, but slightly more snappy/angry/sensitive to things that otherwise wouldn't bother me so much. I've had to learn to control that, but it's annoying. Sex drive over time has decreased - but I'm also a lot more stressed since starting my career (I'm 26). Lastly, I decided that worrying about daily pills is also annoying."

• Anonymous
• April 23, 2021

For Birth Control "I started Azurette in Feb 2020. It worked amazingly. I have not been pregnant, and my period comes on time every single month. My periods got shorter, they were only 5-6 days with minimal cramping anyway, but now I have almost no cramps at all, and my periods last a maximum of 4 days. I only gained about 5 pounds, which could be my own fault, though, for not exercising much and eating a lot of fast food. The few side effects I did have, though, were a decrease in sex drive, mine is practically nonexistent now. I have had a few yeast infections, even though I never had one before the pill, and I do get ocular headaches when I don’t sleep well. The lack of sex drive and yeast infections are ruining my relationship with my boyfriend, so it’s time to try something new. Switching to a new pill this month, but if the side effects are bad, I will definitely be going back on Azurette and just finding a different way to help my sex drive. Overall, I would recommend Azurette."

• sfd...
• October 16, 2015

For Birth Control "I took Azurette for about 4 years. During the first 3 months, I had terrible mood swings and acne. My sex drive also decreased significantly. I didn't experience any weight gain. My periods were light, lasted about 5 days, predictable, and no spotting."