Natazia and Bleeding: What Users Say

• My ...
• January 3, 2020

For Birth Control "Started taking Natazia about 3-4 months ago. At the beginning, I experienced some breakthrough bleeding. My period would sometimes last for longer than seven days (up to 2 weeks). In the 3rd month, I experienced debilitating anxiety and what I think is depression (never been depressed before). What's interesting is that these feelings seemingly came all at once and rather suddenly. I've always been anxious, but this particular pill has over-amplified my anxiety. I had trouble making simple decisions without worrying about and obsessing over the outcome. Traveling, which I do a lot of, became a serious issue, which was never an issue before I started. Pros: my periods are lighter, and acne has improved. Yet, the anxiety, depression, and even weight gain are not worth it to me. I'm glad that I detected these signs after only taking it for a few months. If I opted to stay on it for longer, dealing with the anxiety, depression, and weight gain would have been unbearable."

• Azz...
• December 27, 2010

For Birth Control "Have been on 3 other pills before Natazia (Microgynon 30, Marvelon, and Brevinor). Had many, many symptoms with these pills, including constant breakthrough bleeding, nausea, vomiting, headaches, increased appetite, and bad moods. I thought I would be one of those women who couldn't go on the pill at all. Then I tried this pill (having heard it's more 'natural' and a four-phase pill), and I cannot believe that I haven't even had any symptoms at all. Nothing, AT ALL! I would seriously recommend this pill if you have had problems with other pills, especially regarding breakthrough bleeding."

• Anonymous
• November 23, 2010

For Birth Control "At age 29 and after the birth of my second daughter, I had continuous bleeding for 2 months. I tried 3 different types of pills, but had moderate to heavy bleeding throughout the month and felt like my hormones were very unbalanced and I was going crazy. FINALLY, after much trial and error, my practitioner suggested I try Natazia. I have been using Natazia now for 3 months and have had no breakthrough bleeding, shorter and lighter periods, and feel like myself again."

• sad...
• January 9, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on this for 3 months. I experience heavy bleeding and bad cramping always on the 3rd week of the pill. I have bad headaches every day. I'm a healthy eater, non-smoker, and work out 3-4 days a week. Going to the doctor tomorrow!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2015

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I was skeptical and uneasy about going on birth control again after bad past experiences with other brands. My doctor prescribed it for me because my natural cycle was way too long, heavy bleeding, and the worst cramps with fevers. Note: you have to stay 3 months on this pill to see how your body really reacts to it. I pretty much had a light period throughout the whole first month. I did not, though, have severe cramps anymore. In this second month, I have been more balanced with the bleeding, and it is coming around normal time and not additional like the month before. Emotions are still unstable-breaking out more too! Greasy face and feeling super gross. If this doesn't change after the third month, I'm switching."

• Sum...
• October 29, 2014

For Birth Control "I switched from Sprintec (due to breakthrough bleeding) and began Natazia. Instantly, my appetite increased, and I was moody. I decided to ride it out for three months... what a mistake! I became depressed and crazy. Just switched today and hoping this new pill goes better."

• blu...
• April 10, 2016

For Birth Control "First few months great, then breakthrough bleeding the week before and week of period, next month period lasted two and a half weeks, this month it is past 11 days cramping, heavy bleeding. This pill had been horrible for me."

• blu...
• April 10, 2016

For Birth Control "First few months great, then breakthrough bleeding the week before and week of period, next month period lasted two and a half weeks, this month it is past 11 days cramping, heavy bleeding. This pill had been horrible for me."

• Dan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 11, 2020

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have been on birth control for the majority of 20 years. Tried every kind. When I got off them, I realized that they had been amplifying my PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, everything. I felt normal finally. Well, fast forward to having my first child at 34. C-section caused adenomyosis, endometriosis, heavy bleeding, and polyps. I also started getting more ovarian cysts that wouldn't go away. Eventually, after a lot of research, I found Natazia. It's supposed to be the closest to bioidentical available. My mood is normal. I skip the placebos and estrogen-only pills after having a 40-day period about 2 or 3 months after starting. Highly recommend taking them like this. Cons: the estrogen still irritates, so I'm still in pain (significantly less though!). Less sexual desire and dryness (not as bad as other pills!). I think it's causing hair loss too."

• BHa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 28, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking this birth control after experiencing bad PMS, heavy bleeding, and weight gain with my previous BC pills. The first few months were great. My PMS symptoms were barely noticeable, and I was able to lose 20 lbs over 4 months. But then I started getting my period a week before I was supposed to, and it would last 7 days or more. After about 8 months, the heavy bleeding and cramps came back. After 1 year, I went in for my annual pap, and it turned out I had fibroids in my uterus and an ovarian cyst. I have never had those issues before. I was told estrogen can 'feed' the fibroids, causing them to grow, and that can cause the heavy bleeding. Anyway, I got off this pill and decided to get my tubes tied since I do not want more children."

• tha...
• April 23, 2011

For Birth Control "I took Natazia for 4 months after taking Levora/Portia for 2 years. My libido went WAY UP. In the first 2 months, everything was fine, my period was light, my appetite decreased, and I even lost a little weight. However, in the last 2 months, I had bleeding every 2 weeks. I bled on Days 10-15 exactly like a heavy/regular period. I began getting chest and facial acne and headaches (which are not normal for me). So, after 4 months, I had to switch. The increase in libido was awesome, but it is not so awesome to be 'unavailable' for additional days (beyond the period) each month."

• Anonymous
• August 9, 2011

For Birth Control "I went on this pill because my other pills made my breasts too tender. The pill was great when I started in March, but then in July and August, I have had bleeding for more than a week. At the beginning, I never had any bleeding, and it took away my period fully. Now I bleed heavily for more than a week."

• Anonymous
• August 9, 2011

For Birth Control "I went on this pill because my other pills made my breasts too tender. The pill was great when I started in March, but then in July and August, I have had bleeding for more than a week. At the beginning, I never had any bleeding, and it took away my period fully. Now I bleed heavily for more than a week."

• abb...
• September 1, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this medicine for 11 months. After trying numerous birth control pills, I was finally excited to try something that had decent reviews. However, it did not work for me. I have had two periods per month the entire 11 months I have been on it. I have breakthrough bleeding that lasts anywhere from 1-4 days, in addition to two periods per month."

• Iha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2018

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "My doctor lies to me. I was put on this pill after being in Lo Loestrin Fe that caused constant breakthrough bleeding. I got on this one specifically to stop that. Guess what? Two weeks in, just like Loestrin and just like clockwork, I'm having very heavy breakthrough bleeding and cramping that has prevented me from moving or eating for three days now. Horrible pill that does nothing for me. Switching immediately."

• Cai...
• June 13, 2018

For Birth Control "Was highly recommended this pill by my doctor. I bleed 5 days before my period! It did shorten my period from 7 to 5 days. Will never take this pill again!"