Velivet and Cramps: What Users Say

• Ani...
• June 17, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been taking Velivet for about a year now because I started to have periods that lasted all month, which resulted in anemia. My only complaint is that the cramps are quite bad, but it's done its job for me, so I can't complain!"

• Add...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 13, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been taking the Velivet birth control for almost a year now, and it’s been a terrible ride. My cramps are paralyzing (I had bad cramps before, but these are worse), and they even happen when I’m not on my period. The worst part has to be the constant emotional mood swings and change in sex drive. I do not cry normally, but on this pill, I have full days where I cannot stop crying for no reason. My sex drive lowered significantly, and it dries me out during sex even when I am in the mood, which was never an issue before. I am easily irritable, overly sensitive, and depressed when I’m on my period. I’ve tried to stick it out in hopes of it getting better, but the side effects have actually enhanced over time. I do not recommend it. Only positives are not getting pregnant and lighter periods, but even the periods fluctuate."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 26, 2016

For Birth Control "After trying four other types with horrible side effects, Velivet was a welcome improvement. The first month was a bit moody and had spotting, but after that, my very irregular period (weeks off) became regular almost to the hour. I did not gain weight and have minimal decreased appetite. Doesn't seem to have a strong effect on my sex drive either way. Almost entirely cleared up my acne outside of a touch right before I get my period. Horrible cramps that would leave me bedridden are mostly gone. Just have moderate cramps for 24 hours after first getting my period. Period only lasts 3-4 days now, compared to 5-7 before."

• Hey...
• November 5, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been using this since I was 13 or 14 because my periods were so irregular, and it has helped tremendously with that. I wasn't sexually active until earlier this year, and I haven't gotten pregnant so far, so that's good! My cramps are manageable and kind of bad sometimes, but I try not to take painkillers. Before I was sexually active, I had little to no cramps, but I guess sex changes your hormones and stuff. I'm not moody until my period comes, which is pretty normal, I think. I feel sad that it has such a poor rating on here, so maybe this will give a little balance. I gave it a 9/10 and not a 10/10 because I now get cramps and a little moody, but it's worked really well for me."

• Qwe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on Velivet for about half of a year, have actually experienced fewer mood swings, fewer cramps, and I'm overall happier and seem healthier. I don't know if it has made me lose weight, but I'm down 5 lbs from before, but that might not be a side effect."

• gir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 31, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for almost 2 years now. During my first year taking it, it worked well. Did its job (no kids), sex drive was fine, mood was good. I still experienced cramps during my period, nothing too hard. Then, I switched doctors and wasn't able to get any refills for 2 whole months, so I wasn't on birth control. After that, I went on Velivet again, and omg everything changed for the worse! I'm very emotional (sad and moody), experience bloating randomly, and I get very painful cramps randomly throughout the day even when I'm not on my period. During my period, the cramps are way worse! My period is also heavier. I honestly can't wait to switch to a different birth control pill. I'm not sure why there was such a drastic change after going off of Velivet for 2 months. I thought maybe my body was adjusting to the pill again, so I decided to give it a few more months. But it's now been 6 months, and I'm still experiencing the same symptoms."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control pill, Velivet, for about two weeks, and I can personally say that I’m quite upset. This is my third birth control. In the past two weeks, I have experienced major cystic acne, depression, breast tenderness (the first week), and cramps while NOT on my period. I’m taking it on time daily, but I’m going to stop taking this pill and try another."

• The...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 7, 2022

For Birth Control "Works just fine as a birth control, but it also helps me with my moods. Apparently, I'm very hormonally driven when it comes to my mood swings and depression because I tried to switch from Velivet to a different brand, and it was a night-and-day difference, in a bad way. The other BC made me have bad symptoms like breast pain, worse bleeding and cramps, severe suicidal ideations. It was the same class of birth control too. So anyway, I switched back to Velivet, and I will continue to stick with this one."

• tor...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 21, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on Velivet for about 2 years now because of painful, heavy, and irregular periods. I've tried others that were too strong. This one has worked until the last month. I've noticed that my cramping has come back, and it has taken my sex drive away completely, which is NOT good."