Syeda and Spotting: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2022

For Birth Control "This is the absolute worst birth control! I was taking the name brand Yazmin for years, and I never had any issues with it. I moved, and the pharmacist gave me the generic brand Syeda. I didn’t have any issues with it until 2 months in. I started experiencing the WORST anxiety and panic attacks, spotting, and the worst cramps. I have never had any of these issues before, nor did I ever have anxiety or panic attacks until I started taking this. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of Syeda."

• Ala...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 21, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on Syeda for greater than 2 years. I experienced spotting throughout the experience (which is why I am changing my birth control now). I figured I'd give it some time. I also experienced minor acne/rash on my cheeks during my period. Other than that, no mood swings, periods were regular, acne was clear while on the pill, and no weight gain or bloating. I was 24 when I started the pill, weighed about 125. Giving it a 6/10 because the spotting was very annoying!"

• PAh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 24, 2024

For Birth Control "I have been on Syeda for 11 months now, and it works for me! I started taking a generic for Yaz years ago for acne, and in the past few years, started taking it consistently to skip my period. The original pill I was on (2mg/0.02mg) would cause breakthrough bleeding/spotting every month around when my period would be. After a year, ultrasounds, breaks (3-14 days), I kept having the once-a-month spotting that would happen on and off forever until I took a 3-day break (super heavy flow during break). No changes in acne for me, increased weight, and mood swings that went away after 1 month. Now I only have spotting at the 3/4 month mark, and as soon as I see a spot of blood, I take a 3-pill break. If I don’t take the break, I will spot on and off until I take the break. After the break, I won’t spot again for another 3/4 months. I tried another pill that was supposed to help breakthrough bleeding, but it gave me acne and depression. No pills, and my acne came back. Also not pregnant either."

• SBa...
• July 3, 2021

For Birth Control "MOST USELESS PILLS EVER!! I took Ocella for years, and my periods were light and guaranteed to start Placebo Pill Tuesday or Wednesday. My insurance company started making us do mail delivery in ‘18 or ‘19 and changed my pills to a generic that didn’t even have a name, then started sending me Syeda in ‘19, and in May of ‘19, it’s like I’m not even on birth control pills anymore. I randomly start spotting, bloating, and cramping at some point during the 3rd week of active pills and have absolutely NO idea when or if I’ll start my period and have started my period while still on the active pills! I’ve started on Placebo Pill Monday, occasionally Wednesday, but mostly Thursday or Friday. Starting on Tuesday has completely stopped. My flow is absolutely unpredictable. My Ob-Gyn has me taking Lysteda to control the heavy bleeding that starts on day 1, and length ranges from 4 to 9 days and has even gone for 3 straight weeks. These are seriously the worst pills."

• Cys...
• October 15, 2019

For Acne "Used to take Ocella for years, and my skin was clear. Rare acne cysts. Stopped taking it. Off the pill, I would get a guaranteed 1-3 scarring cysts per month on my chin. Hormonal acne. Went back on BC pills and was given Syeda. Huge appetite increase. Didn’t really gain weight but got a little extra flab on my belly. Over 6 months, I had gotten 2-3 acne cysts. Not the best results considering they scar. Tried taking multiple packs at a time, and that helped. Always got cysts 2 weeks after the period around expected ovulation, just like when I was off the pill. Only side effect with Syeda, as mentioned, was increased appetite. I’d get spotting mid-month. At first, few months felt like I had no ambition (mood change), but that feeling subsided. I had several other months where I took one pack, got a period, 2 weeks later experienced very light spotting and an acne cyst. But not every month did I get a cyst. Frustrating and unpredictable! Only twice did I take two packs at a time."

• Ker...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2023

For Birth Control "I actually like Syeda. I had a terrible experience with Nexplanon and Aubra. Was spotting three weeks out of the month. Microgestin was better, but it made me gain weight like crazy! With Syeda, I don’t find myself wanting to eat all day; also, it actually is regulating my cycle."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2021

For Birth Control "Absolute trash. Spotting every day since I started and crying and angry at literally every little thing. Do not take this horrible pill. Brand Ocella is much better."