Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Zan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 10, 2019

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I switched onto Gianvi after taking Loryna for several years. Gianvi is the generic for Loryna. The effects aren’t much different, and both have been helpful for my PMDD and my period in general. My cramps decreased in frequency (though not in intensity), and my period is long but less severe than it might be without the pill. Psychologically speaking, I feel a little better all through my cycle, and my mood and behavior are a lot more stable when my period comes close."

• Hez...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 21, 2024

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I am a 24-year-old using Yasmin for 3 years now. This medication helped me so much. I had very irregular and painful periods and also big acne flare-ups. I also experienced mood swings and PMS. Since I started using Yasmin, my cycle became completely regular. I only experience painful cramps sometimes. My acne almost completely disappeared and no more big flare-ups. I have not experienced any of the negative side effects of the medication. I noticed my breast size increased but no significant changes in my weight. If this medication works for you, it can be amazing."

• HT2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2016

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I was on Yaz for 2 months and started to become anxious, paranoid, and depressed. I asked my doc to get off it, and she told me to give it more time. I got off it, nevertheless, because I did not need it. My life improved dramatically over the next 6 months. I started dating again, so I decided to give the pill another shot. I started to be anxious and insecure immediately. I started believing and accusing the person I was seeing of not being into me and got upset at him over the littlest things. A week before my period, I went into full anxious and depression mode. It felt like the world was ending. I also experienced severe cramps, migraines, and bled for 2 weeks. I am now off this drug for 2 days and noticed an immediate difference."

• Anonymous
• February 16, 2021

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I started taking it to regulate my period a year ago, and it has been a rollercoaster of a year. About 5 months after taking it, my mood swings started to get really bad, I always had headaches, my cramps were bad, and I started to have symptoms of anxiety and depression. I used to be so full of energy and always happy, now my mood swings are 24/7 and I have 0 energy whatsoever. Definitely going to switch birth control pills. I don't recommend Yaz."

• pea...
• June 25, 2019

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Acne "Been on Nikki-generic of Yaz for about 9 months. I used to have periodic breakouts before starting to take birth control and then fewer breakouts with other pills. With Nikki, I have a rare pimple pop up every month but clear skin otherwise. My periods used to be heavy and painful, the flow has decreased, and I only get light cramping on Nikki. The only downside is the decreased or very low libido. Overall, a good pill with little side effects."

• Bay...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 25, 2023

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I've been on Yaz, or a generic of Yaz like Vestura, since I was in middle school. I'm 27 now, and this is still the only birth control that my body seems to agree with. I tried Ortho Tri-Cyclen at one point, which made me depressed and gain weight. I also tried the copper IUD, thinking it was better for me to be off of hormones and 'all natural.' That just led to extreme cramps and heavy periods, and also all of my teenage acne came back in my mid-20s! So, I decided to go back to the tried-and-true Yaz generic. I think everybody is a little different, so you just have to find the right birth control for you. This brand is a little higher in hormones, which I think my body actually does well with. My periods are extremely light, where I only have to wear a panty liner for a couple of days. Also, no more hormonal acne! I also think it makes my boobs a little bigger, which is a plus for me."

• Anonymous
• January 13, 2009

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "Yaz has been a really good birth control for me. It improves my mood and makes my periods very light with hardly any cramping. And I heard it helps you lose weight also. I would recommend this to anyone wanting an overall good birth control."

• Zar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2020

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I started Yaz a month and a half ago, and the first month was great. I almost thought this would be it, but suddenly my head started to fog, and I would be unfocused and tired every day for no reason. Other than that, the constant cramps, back pain, and decrease in my libido made me realize this was not good for me. I had high expectations that weren't fulfilled. I wish for new users to find this helpful."

• Lac...
• August 3, 2016

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I haven't been on the pills for a month yet, 3 weeks, and I'm going to try and stay on them for at least 2 months, and if I don't see an improvement, I'm probably going to change my prescription. I feel nauseous at least 30 minutes a day, and now that I've gotten my period, it's gotten 10x worse. Good helps for maybe 10 short minutes, and I'm back to feeling gross and sick. I'm constantly tired, yet it's so difficult for me to sleep. And my cramps have gotten worse, I didn't even think it was possible. My back and abdomen cramp at the same time (that's usual), and normally the only way to get rid of them is heat, so I take a bath, and not even that is helping, and of course, the heat would make me more nauseous. Has anyone had this problem?"

• Ali...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 23, 2018

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Acne "I was on Gianvi for years, and my skin was like glass. I was thin, no mental issues, etc., and had no problems until my pharmacy randomly switched me to Nikki. I've since gained 10 pounds on my 5'5" frame. None of my pants fit. My super thick hair has been falling out like crazy. My cystic acne is back. My mood swings are back. My cramps are back, and my periods are heavy. What is this pill? Stay away!"

• Anonymous
• January 27, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Menstrual Disorders "Yaz has been the greatest medicine ever. A few years ago, before I went on the pill, I would get terribly sick. I went through crazy tests, MRIs, then finally my mom recommended going to the gynecologist. She put me on Yaz, and ever since then, my periods are so light and only one day. I have no acne whatsoever, no mood swings, barely any cramps, and I no longer get extremely sick. I love Yaz and will never take anything else."

• svo...
• July 31, 2009

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I was on Yaz for over a year before I had Mirena put in. I had really heavy periods and severe cramping before I was on Yaz, and Yaz made my periods almost invisible. No cramping, light bleeding, and I had energy. Recommend."

• svo...
• July 31, 2009

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I was on Yaz for over a year before I had Mirena put in. I had really heavy periods and severe cramping before I was on Yaz, and Yaz made my periods almost invisible. No cramping, light bleeding, and I had energy. Recommend."

• Sam...
• October 13, 2017

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I was taking Gianvi for five years, maybe longer. My pharmacy switched me to Nikki about four months ago, and I have noticed a major change with my body ever since. I have started cramping and spotting two weeks before I am supposed to start. I've also noticed more acne and some major mood swings. I'm glad to see that others are having the same problem as me. Once my current pack is finished, I will be finding another pharmacy that sells Gianvi and switch back to it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2022

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I started Yaz because I wanted to switch from my old birth control. My gynecologist suggested Yaz because of the fewer days off of hormones. I finished out my last pack of my old pill and switched to Yaz. About 2 days into it, I had severe stomach cramping. I didn’t put two and two together, I missed work for 2 days and honestly thought I was constipated. The cramping continued once I returned to work, it was throughout the day, and food seemed to subside it at times. It would really hurt in the middle of the night and in the mid-afternoon. I debated going to the hospital or doctor to figure out what was wrong. Fast forward through the whole pack, I got to the placebo pills. Within two days, the stomach cramps were gone. I thought whatever was wrong was better. I took my first hormone pill on Sunday, and Monday I had intense cramping again. Not everyone is the same, so it may work for you, it just was not a good experience for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2022

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I started Yaz because I wanted to switch from my old birth control. My gynecologist suggested Yaz because of the fewer days off of hormones. I finished out my last pack of my old pill and switched to Yaz. About 2 days into it, I had severe stomach cramping. I didn’t put two and two together, I missed work for 2 days and honestly thought I was constipated. The cramping continued once I returned to work, it was throughout the day, and food seemed to subside it at times. It would really hurt in the middle of the night and in the mid-afternoon. I debated going to the hospital or doctor to figure out what was wrong. Fast forward through the whole pack, I got to the placebo pills. Within two days, the stomach cramps were gone. I thought whatever was wrong was better. I took my first hormone pill on Sunday, and Monday I had intense cramping again. Not everyone is the same, so it may work for you, it just was not a good experience for me."

• Bro...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 2, 2017

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Menstrual Disorders "I've been taking BC pills for nearly 20 years to help regulate my cycles and ease the horrible cramping and mood swings. My insurance stopped covering the pill I was on previously, so I switched to Loryna. I liked the idea of only having 4 placebo pills compared with the 7 in my last brand. Pros of this pill? My sex drive was through the roof, and it felt like a love potion for me and my guy."

• All...
• April 16, 2012

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I'm 26 and was on Yaz for 8 months, first time taking birth control pills. I had very tender breasts and a light two-week period for the first month. It made my acne disappear and made my body hair slightly thinner/took care of a weird chin hair that I had. No noticeable weight gain or loss. I had vaginal dryness throughout, just took a little more time to get me going, although no change in sex drive. Experienced vaginal irritation post-pill due to soap I was using. Periods never got lighter/shorter. Only slightly reduced PMS (cramps, bloating, etc.)"

• Anonymous
• March 14, 2010

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I've been on Ocella for over a year, and I don't mind it. It does its job. Negatives: It kills your sex drive, horrible cramps, acne around your period time; but that's with anyone. Positives: Emotions have been under control, and periods only last about 4 days. Overall, I would recommend this birth control. I don't have spotting, emotional breakdowns, or any of that."

• pai...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 3, 2022

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I have been on Loryna for about 9 months now. I have PCOS and struggled with heavy periods (sometimes twice a month), horrible cramps, mood swings, and acne. Since starting Loryna, I'm now able to skip my periods altogether, getting rid of almost all my negative side effects (still get pretty emotional around the time my period would come). I did gain about 10 lbs, and my motivation to work out is almost pretty low. I used to go to the gym 5 days a week and eat healthy. I now crave unhealthy foods more and dread the gym. Maybe this is just an excuse, lol, but I had to stop for about two weeks due to my prescription being shipped to a previous address, and immediately my motivation to work out and eat healthy came back. But back to a positive note: my skin has never been clearer, and I would recommend this birth control to a friend in a heartbeat."

• jkd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2015

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I used to be on TriPrevifem, and I could only last a month on that. The nausea was so bad, and I was only like 3 weeks into my first pack. Now I'm on my second pack of Ocella, and I've had virtually no side effects, which is amazing! No weight gain, thank God. The only thing is my cramps during my period were downright deadly, but I hear that gets better over time. I am so happy, I forget I'm even on birth control, and that's an awesome thing."

• Anonymous
• June 18, 2010

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I have been on Ocella for a month and two weeks and have not experienced any weight gain. I was scared to hear all the negative reviews about Yasmin and Ocella, and I didn't want to take it, but unfortunately, I have PCOS and I had to. When my period came, I experienced extremely painful cramps, which some girls experience during that time of the week, but I never have. A Pamprin solved that problem. I am nauseous a lot of the time, but it's not too debilitating, and I think it helps me eat less. I noticed my acne clear up tremendously after taking Ocella, and I have regular periods again, which is a relief. Everyone has a different reaction."

• Anonymous
• March 12, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Menstrual Disorders "I have been taking Yaz for 4 years, due to an irregular cycle related to ovarian cysts. I am pleased that my periods are shorter, and there is absolutely no cramping. It has helped alleviate hormonal migraines, and my skin has never been more clear. Prior to birth control, my cycle was completely irregular, such as skipping months altogether, and it was frustrating being so unpredictable. Now, I know exactly when my period is coming. The only negatives: I did gain a little weight, and it is expensive since I don't have insurance."

• Sdo...
• May 1, 2014

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I've been using Ocella for a few months. I don't use condoms, and I've had zero scares so far. I have hormonal acne, and it's getting better slowly. My periods are amazing now. I have no cramps whatsoever. My moods are great. Not on birth control, I am a crazy monster. My cramps are unbearable for days. I have not had much weight gain, and my cravings are less than normal. So far, I like this."

• Led...
• August 17, 2016

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Birth Control "I've been on Yaz Plus for about a month now. I was worried at first from hearing about the blood clots, however, I find that there was not much to worry about. My first experience was breaking out. A lot. I also found my period to extend much longer, spotting for another 5 days after, and I was getting a little worried, but after 2 weeks of that, everything got better. My skin cleared up (any other breakouts were mostly from the heat), and it didn't really cause any cramps. I didn't find my sex drive to be any less than it was before, and overall, a positive experience so far."