Beyaz and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say

• Sil...
• October 8, 2013

For Birth Control "I started taking Beyaz about a month ago. I was originally taking Microgestin for birth control for a little over a year, and I started to experience extreme cramps that kept me from classes on some days. I never had problems with acne or mood swings, ever, especially while on Microgestin. Now that I'm taking Beyaz, I have very bad acne and feel very depressed and lackluster. I normally have a very high sex drive as well, and lately it has decreased immensely. Needless to say, I will be switching."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 16, 2013

For Birth Control "Being on Beyaz has been, for the most part, fantastic. I originally was put on it to control my acne and heavy periods, and shortly after I began using it for birth control. It has continued to help with my acne and has lightened/shortened my periods significantly, but over the past year or so, I've noticed a vast decrease in my sex drive. It's almost non-existent. I haven't been on any other form of birth control, but I think that Beyaz is a pretty good choice."

• Bma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2016

For Acne "I'm 35, a mom of 2. I had acne as a teen, and Accutane cleared it up. Then I didn't have any issues with acne in my 20s. It progressively got worse after I had my second child. Spiro didn't help. I finally decided to get back on BC to see if that would work. I started taking Beyaz 3 weeks ago. I noticed my skin was less oily the 1st week. In the 2nd week, I noticed there were no new pimples (where there would usually be a new one or more daily!), and now in the 3rd week, my skin is glowing. Like, actually pretty. It's not been this clear in years. I've not had any of the typical side effects so far (no nausea, weight gain, or reduced sex drive). So far I love it! Give this a try if you're struggling with adult acne!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been on Beyaz for several years (3+). When I first started using the pill, I experienced frequent nausea for almost a year. I gradually switched the time of dosage to the evening upon recommendation from my obgyn. The nausea did clear up. I virtually have no acne. Within the first few years, I did have lighter periods (3-5 day bleeding with minimal cramping). However, in my fourth year of being on this pill, I have been getting my period for only a day. Most times I skip a period entirely. This is due to the thin uterine lining. I did, however, develop severe mood swings and panic attacks, which I suffer from daily. I also have had some hair thinning and some weight gain. Loss of libido at first, but it did return after the 1st year."

• Anonymous
• March 9, 2011

"I took myself off birth control a year ago and felt better than I have in years. I developed an ovarian cyst, and my Gyno strongly recommended birth control for treatment. I was very hesitant/concerned about going back on birth control, particularly because I have been training for a marathon. The first month I was on Beyaz, my symptoms were mild, and my cyst went away, but 2 months and 3 months went by and my symptoms got much worse. Depression, weight gain, no sex drive, and my marathon training went downhill fast."

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2011

For Birth Control "I was on Yaz a few years ago until I couldn't afford it anymore. I absolutely loved it. My face was clear, my period was light, and it worked magic on my absolutely unbearable cramps. I've been on Beyaz for a month now, and I am not really seeing the same things I saw with Yaz just yet. I was really nauseous for the first two weeks, my face is still breaking out (not because of the pill), cramps aren't bad but have not disappeared, and my sex drive has decreased. I'm hoping this is just for the first month and things get better down the line."

• Anonymous
• July 19, 2011

For Birth Control "I just finished month 2 of Beyaz and am hoping things get better after month 3. I have had just about every side effect that has been listed except for the mood swings. I have gained quite a bit of weight. In the first few weeks of taking Beyaz, I was very nauseous and vomited a few times. I have daily headaches. I have zero sex drive, and the thought of sex makes me ill when I am usually very sexually active. Thank goodness I have an understanding partner. I am unbelievably tired no matter how much sleep I get. I normally have acne on a regular basis, but it hasn't gotten worse, but I am patiently waiting for it to get better. I will continue to take Beyaz as recommended by my doctor for at least another 2 months and hope things get better."

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2011

"I was on Yaz for 4 years, I really liked it. I didn't gain weight, but I did notice my period wouldn't start until right before I would be starting a new pack. I switched to the generic to save money, and right away I noticed my period symptoms became much more severe than before. I then switched to Beyaz. I didn't notice it at first, but my sex drive was diminishing. I first blamed it on stress, but after 6 months, I realized that something was really wrong. I went from having a very healthy sex drive to not having one at all, I was also a lot more moody than before. I really don't recommend anyone taking this medication. What's the point of being on birth control if you're not going to WANT to have sex."

• B25...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 17, 2015

For Birth Control "So far, it's been a lot better than I expected. I have been dreading going on hormonal birth control, but after a failed experience with my Paragard IUD, I gave Beyaz a try. I haven't gained any weight at all, this was my biggest fear, and I'm so happy it didn't come true. My stomach is flat and unbloated. My boobs have increased in size, they just feel nice and full, but not sore! Sometimes I do feel a little blue, and my sex drive is definitely lower. My libido is at about 90% when I am with my boyfriend. My acne has gotten much worse, but they say this happens at first, and then clear skin follows. My period has been light and no cramps!"

• Anonymous
• March 7, 2012

For Birth Control "The first birth control I was on, I gained 15 lbs in 5 months. My doctor switched me to Yaz. I had no weight loss and no side effects other than a decrease in my sexual drive. Three months ago, I started taking Beyaz. I have gained 12 lbs in 3 months of taking it! Nothing in my daily routine has changed to make me gain that kind of weight."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2016

For Birth Control "I am 19 years old and have been taking Beyaz for 3 months. This is my first time being on birth control. However, I am switching because of the mood swings. I feel like I have crippling depression. I am NOT like this at all - this isn't me. It has gotten worse each month. I cry at every little thing and have had increasing suicidal thoughts. It is absolutely miserable. Other than depression, other negative effects have been weight gain (nearly 10 lbs), low sex drive, and my acne has stayed prominent. The only positive aspects are I didn't get pregnant (a few times I missed my time to take the pill up to 7 hours), and my breasts are definitely bigger than normal."

• Bey...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 23, 2022

For Acne "Been on Beyaz for 3 years now, and it’s been amazing. My skin has completely cleared up to the point where I have no acne, and my period has gotten a lot lighter and only lasts 3 days in total now. The only negative side effect I’ve seen is my sex drive, and overall ability to stay wet has decreased a lot. But if you’re only looking for a birth control mainly for your skin, this is the best one!"

• Tor...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 13, 2021

For Birth Control "I started taking Beyaz in 2016 and was on it for four years. I never had any serious side effects, just headache, some slight stomach pain, and mood swings. I am now back on it after being off for a year, and I’ve had much worse mood swings. I’m hoping they will subside in the coming weeks and am willing to stick to it because I have PCOS and my periods suck. It does wonders for my acne, and I have very regular, easy periods on it. It’s nice knowing when I’m going to start, and I only bleed for about 3-4 days. I do notice I have a much lower sex drive when I’m on it, though. All in all, this birth control is good, and the good outweighs the bad."

• Anonymous
• February 5, 2012

For Birth Control "I've been taking Beyaz for about a week now, and it has been great. The only side effect I've really had a problem with is intense cravings. None of the other side effects (clearer skin, increased libido) have been a problem for me in the slightest. I would say that starting to take Beyaz was a wonderful choice."

• ale...
• February 12, 2014

For Birth Control "Beyaz was the first birth control I experienced, and I was on it for 2 years. It was nearly the perfect pill for me: no weight change, no mood swings, I regulated to it immediately, it dramatically shortened my periods to 3-4 days, and was exactly on time every single month. The ONLY two problems I had that warranted me switching included a decreased sex drive and multiple yeast infections. It was also a tad pricy. If it weren't for the yeast infections at least, I would stay on it! I'm nervous about switching pills, but I'm glad to know that I can go back on Beyaz if the others don't work out."

• cle...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 8, 2015

For Birth Control "Took it for 4 years. Acne was cleared up perfectly, and I actually lost weight. In the beginning, however, I had pretty bad anxiety and was noticeably more emotional. Towards the end of my use, I noticed my lethargy and mental fuzziness while in college. I also had dryness and a pretty low sex drive. Great obvious pros, but for me, there were hidden cons physiologically and psychologically."

• JMP...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 8, 2015

For Birth Control "Beyaz was good my first year, but as I continued to take it, my libido was short to none. I grew emotional, started having anxiety problems. I will be discontinuing this birth control because it's starting to affect my marriage."

• Hit...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 27, 2021

For Birth Control "I started taking this, and it caused my periods to be two weeks long. It also completely suffocated my sex drive to absolutely nothing. On the bright side, I’m not pregnant!"