Enskyce for Birth Control User Reviews

• lit...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 16, 2021

"I have been on Enskyce for almost a year now. I'm shocked that so many people have had bad reactions to it because I haven't had any issues, and I take it every day to prevent periods due to endometriosis. No weight gain, no emotional changes, no acne, NOTHING. Which is amazing! I definitely recommend this to women with endo because I feel like a new person without ever being interrupted by the terrible pain it causes. It may not work for everybody, but I would say it's definitely worth the try."

• Bik...
• March 6, 2021

"Should be illegal! Constant bleeding, extreme bloating (look 6 months pregnant), severe mood swings from angry to hysterical, uncontrollably sobbing for days, severe depression, breakthrough bleeding almost the entire cycle, insomnia for days, anxiety and panic attacks, swelling, massive weight gain (8 lbs) despite eating 1,200 calories and biking every day, horrible fatigue! Tried multiple times and gave up after the fourth month."

• Flo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2020

"I absolutely LOVE this Enskyce birth control. I have had literally NO side effects. I have tried so many other pills in the past, and nothing ever worked; I was depressed, moody all the time, and had such bad anxiety and acne! However, this pill just works for my body. I read the reviews when I found out my doctor prescribed this one and almost didn’t take it because I was worried I would have the same negative effects. Girl, I am so glad I gave it a go. Some things work differently for some people, but you never know until you try. Definitely would recommend."

• Cho...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 23, 2021

"I'm so surprised to see so many bad reviews! This pill has had zero side effects on me, I love it. I've been on it for about a year and a half. It's my first birth control pill, and I remember thinking, 'Wow! I lucked out,' since I've heard so many horror stories about the pill. I think it's great. It's low dosage, and I've had no negative side effects. Originally went on it to regulate my periods, but I keep using it to prevent pregnancy (too young for kids right now). It's worked well so far!"

• emi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2022

"For the last 3 weeks, I have been an emotional mess, with my moods swinging from furious to extremely sad to overwhelmingly depressed. I thought maybe it was just me, but after reading these reviews, I am so relieved to know that it is a side effect."

• Bea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 30, 2020

"I went on this birth control about 2 years ago, and I feel like a different person. I don't know why I didn't switch off of it sooner. Made me an emotional wreck, affected my relationship, and worsened my acne. Steer clear from this."

• mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2022

"HORRIBLE. My pharmacy changed the brand of my birth control three weeks ago, and I have been having severe mood swings, panic attacks, depression, and anxiety. Not to mention the lowest sex drive I have ever had, and I'm only 26. The last three weeks have been a nightmare. I have a toddler and a 4-month-old, and quarantining with two kids under two for 10 days while being on these pills caused some VERY bad moments. I threw these out immediately once I figured out what was causing these depressive episodes. Just sharing my experience so that others don't go through what I go through. You are NOT going crazy. These pills are making you crazy. Trust me."

• Ken...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2018

"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 to 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."

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

"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 Tri-Cyclen Lo and Yaz, both of which made me feel like I was gaining weight! Finally, my Dr. put me 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 effects very quickly."

• J C...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 24, 2019

"I have been taking Enskyce for about 3 years now, and it was all good at first. Lighter, shorter periods, my cramps lightened up, and I had no more headaches until the beginning of this year (Jan 2019). At first, my periods became so light that I would only need a pad for about 3 days, then the period was gone. But now, all of a sudden, my periods have become extremely heavy. Now, I have to wear a tampon and a pad, and I’m changing it out about every 45 minutes. It lasts about 3 or 4 days, and then it’s back to spotting. I spotted for two weeks after my period was over. It is now about to be August, and I’m still bleeding heavily. I’m not sure what’s going on or if the pill isn’t working anymore, but I am looking to get on a different medication."

• JEa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2019

"I've been on the pill for years, since my teens because my periods were excruciatingly debilitating, and I suffered from hormonal migraines that lasted my entire period length. I've tried various pills throughout the years, trying to find the one that felt the best. I finally found Reclipsen in my early twenties, and my periods were like clockwork, knowing exactly the day and hour it began, and 3 days later, the hour it ended, no migraines, clearest skin. Then suddenly my pharmacy switched to the generic brand - Enskyce. It is supposed to be exactly the same. But after 3 months, I had enough: each month, very heavy, very painful, lasted longer, very emotionally unstable (up then down/happy then severely depressed; a lot of crying for no reason and a second later - fine). I felt impaired to go to work and thus decided to stop, give it all a rest, and wait for my next check-up. Already two weeks off Enskyce, and I feel so good and balanced. I downloaded the app 'Clue' to track my mood and help re-regulate my cycle, and it's free."

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

"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 ♥️"

• Sid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2020

"This was the worst BCP I’ve ever taken. Terrible side effects, headaches, stomach cramps, bloating. Weight gain, swelling, bladder issues. I had no problems until I started taking this pill. I took it for 2 months and decided to stop because of the unbearable side effects. DO NOT TAKE, you will regret it!!"

• rad...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 19, 2019

"I have been on Enskyce for a little over a year. Getting adjusted was the difficult part, but you have to understand that it's new hormones entering your body. Since being adjusted to it, I have had little to no issues besides your occasional bloating and headaches. I have tried many birth control options (NuvaRing, Nexplanon, other pills) and have had a lot of issues with bleeding. This keeps me on a regular cycle, has no weight gain, and I would not say I feel very different on it. I never trusted the pill before Enskyce, and now I don't foresee myself going back to anything else."

• Tar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2020

"This Enskyce is the worst birth control pill I’ve ever taken. I took it for 3 weeks and am switching back to Marlisa, which I was on for over a year. Just within the few weeks, I have been an emotional MESS. I’ve never felt mood swings this intense or started crying because of simple little things that should definitely not be making me cry my eyes out! The skin on my face has also dried out so much that it seems like normal moisturizer has done nothing. I’ve lost basically all of my appetite and need to force myself to eat throughout the day because I never feel hungry anymore. Sex drive is also much lower, almost to the point that I have none."

• jgi...
• June 2, 2021

"Terrible! Mother of 2. I used to take Ortho-Cept before marriage. No problems then. I asked my doctor to recommend something for my heavy cramps during my period and my once-a-month pimple that appears every month near my chin area. I am a super healthy person as I eat at home 5 days a week, cook all my meals from scratch, and do no drugs besides a few cocktails on the weekends. I work out 3 to 4 times a week. I am very in tune with my body. I am on month three with these pills, and they have thrown me through a complete tornado! I get nausea, I get bloating, my sex drive is gone! It’s awful! To top it off, I get two periods a month as I start to bloat and bleed on day 15 of the pill! It sucks! I have decided to completely go off the pill and will never return. It is not worth it. I will happily take my two days of period cramps and a pimple every month over this craziness I just went through. I plan to get the IUD and call it a day. Good luck, ladies, no thank you to more hormones."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 9, 2018

"I’ve been taking Enskyce for about 7 months now, and my periods are only 4 days and very light. I have no cramps, my skin is clear, I never gained weight, and I don’t get headaches. However, in the past 3 months, I have been so extremely moody that I’m choosing to stop taking this. If one little unfortunate thing happens, I am a total sobbing mess, and I can’t deal with it anymore. I waited to see if it would get better, but it has only gotten worse."

• Eli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 27, 2020

"My Dr. told me Enskyce would clear up my acne, and I would have no bleeding because she highly suggested skipping the placebo week. HOWEVER, about 2 and 1/2 into taking Enskyce, I noticed bleeding outside of my period time. Apparently, it was spotting from withdrawal bleeding (something my Dr. failed to mention to me), and when I looked it up, it seemed normal for women starting a new birth control, so I thought nothing of it. It wasn’t until the bleeding became heavy and constant that I began to worry. It’s been 13 days, and the little “spotting” is now a heavy flow of blood. My normal periods have NEVER been this bad. What sucks even worse is the cramps that accompany this constant bleed. The pain has woken me up at night, interfered with my job, and overall just made doing anything difficult because it’s crippling. To top it all off, this med has given me intense headaches every evening, hot flashes, and zero improvement on my acne. I would absolutely not recommend Enskyce to anyone."

• Kar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 19, 2022

"I wrote a review about this birth control when I first got on it. I had a positive experience both then and now and wanted to update. This is the only pill (or birth control method at all) that has worked so well for my body. Everyone is different, of course, but I haven’t had any bad side effects at all! Before I got on any birth control, I would have the worst period cramps that I couldn’t move or perform daily tasks. This pill has helped significantly with my period cramps and hasn’t contributed to any acne or weight gain. I used to be on Azurette and had the worst anxiety and depression ever. It’s crazy to me how just a slight difference in the formulation of a pill can have such a drastic effect. I feel like most of the time people only write about when they had a bad experience, so I feel it is necessary to share when we have good ones, too! Definitely worth the trial and error, and I’m grateful I found one that works for me."

• red...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 16, 2016

"I was on this birth control for 8 months, and it wasn't until now that I realized my emotions were gone. I'd either feel extreme anger or extreme apathy and nothingness. It made my cramps worse, I constantly got spotting days before my scheduled period. Do not take this."

• JSa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2020

"STAY AWAY! I’ve been on Enskyce for two months and have decided to call it quits. I have had three full periods while on active pills per my IVF doctor. Spotting if I’m not actively bleeding, migraines every day that I cannot get control of, and major mood swings, mostly the urge to cry. I’ve also experienced weight gain and cystic acne. I don’t know what I’ll be on next, but I’ll never take Enskyce again. It has controlled my everyday life."

• Ang...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 21, 2018

"I was taking Apri for endometriosis before, and the pharmacy switched me to Enskyce. I don’t remember when exactly, I read about it on Google and it looked the same, so it was not a big deal for me. In December 2017, June 2018, and today, December 21, 2018, I had again an episode of SVT (supraventricular tachycardia). The doctor in July prescribed me a beta blocker for that. But now I realize that these three episodes with my heart happened after 3 or 4 days of starting to take the medicine after I had my period. So I read the side effects of this Enskyce, and it says heart attack, high blood pressure! Stop taking the medicine if you have palpitations!! The doctor did not say that to me! With Apri, I didn’t have that problem before! I don’t have a history of heart problems in my family! I am in shock!! Nobody has told me that this happens (SVT) because of Enskyce, but I am almost 100% sure it has something to do with it."

• NJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2019

"Enskyce honestly is the worst birth control I've had. I have had depression on a previous pill (Cyred) before, but that was always just two days before my period. This one gives me really bad mood swings, going from being fine to being super angry or completely depressed to the point of crying. This is all within the first two weeks of taking the pills. I've also started getting really bad headaches about an hour after taking the pill and have felt really fatigued. I have never experienced this many side effects within the first month of taking a birth control pill. I've been on Cyred and Reclipsen. Reclipsen was the best for me, but they changed it at the pharmacy because 'they're the same thing.' Obviously not."

• Bug...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2020

"I’ve been on Enskyce birth control pill for a little over a month, and it has been horrible so far. It has given me side effects so that I am anxious and sensitive to pretty much everything. My boyfriend could say “stop” to me, and I would start crying. I’m skipping the placebo pills, and yet I’m still bleeding (not nearly as much, however) AND cramping. I feel nauseous, and my boobs hurt tremendously. It pretty much feels like I’m constantly on my period (minus the bleeding). I’ve been bloated, constipated, with horrible stomach cramps. I’ve had headaches. I haven’t noticed much weight gain, but mind you I’ve only been on this a month. Apparently, symptoms are supposed to improve in a few months, but that’s ridiculous. I haven’t gotten pregnant, so that’s the only advantage to this pill. I would not recommend this brand to anybody."

• Awf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2022

"I’ve tried this brand twice, and each time just gets worse. First time trying, I was just nauseous and had no energy almost all day. Just started it again, and it’s awful! Mood swings like crazy, random crying out of nowhere, and feeling dizzy. Shouldn’t even be available to anyone."