Nextstellis and Mood Swings: What Users Say
Reviews for Nextstellis
- lal...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 21, 2022
For Birth Control "Started this because I have painful, long periods off of birth control. On every birth control that I've tried, I bleed at least twice a month for around 10 days. The first month was great. I was hopeful because my bleeding held off until about 3 days before the inactive pills. Period lasted long, but I was fine with it. Second month started, and I began bleeding again. On the positive side, I have noticed way less mood swings/PMS compared to what I experienced on other OCPs. No major increase in acne or weight gain so far either. Only main complaint is the constant breakthrough bleeding and irregular periods."
- ARW...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 13, 2026
For Birth Control "I have been taking Nextstellis for 6 months now. The first 3 months I had terrible breast tenderness. That went away after 3 months. At first I didn't notice mood swings, teary eyes, and sadness/depression till month 5. I notice these feelings in the first week and a half of each pack. I'm on month 6 now and feel sadness and mood swings. I am switching because I do not enjoy the moodiness. It did prevent ovulation pain, which was the main reason I chose to take it."
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"I can't stand being on this birth control. I actually have zero libido, and that has affected my relationship with my husband. I had terrible mood swings in the first months, and I have no patience for my kids. Wouldn’t recommend it to anyone."