Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• amw...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 19, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been on Seasonique for two years now, and I love it! It took about two packs, or six months, for my body to adjust to the new period cycle, but it wasn't a problem at all. I was 16 when I started taking it and was surprised at how quickly it worked, especially with my ever-changing hormones. Having a period four times a year is amazing, and I have absolutely no spotting in between. Plus, when I do have my period, it only lasts for four or five days, and the longer I have been on Seasonique, the lighter they have become. The only downside for me is that I get an achy back and back spasms during the time of the period, but they are not severe and end as soon as my period ends. Highly recommend!"

• Ril...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for almost 2 years now, I love it! I used to get very bad, horrible periods and I couldn't stand it at all. I need something that wouldn't give me my period or gave it to me every 3 months! So I got on Ashlyna! I haven't gotten my period in 2 years! Yayyyy!! Haha, but don't let people scare you, this pill works amazing! If you have heavy, painful periods, I would get on this pill ASAP! ❤️ I hope this helped you girlies out."

• wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2019

For Birth Control "Being in nursing school, I decided to try BC. I read the reviews but thought I would be fine. I took it in January and had no symptoms, but then noticed I was having severe anxiety. I had already been in nursing school for a semester before taking it and never experienced this amount of anxiety. I have always been an anxious person but never to the point of needing meds for it. I had to drop out of nursing school and get on anti-anxiety meds (still on them). I stopped taking the BC after 2 months. It got so bad that I developed OCD anxiety, and I have the worst intrusive thoughts that make me feel like I’m capable of doing horrible things, which causes more anxiety and depression. The depression isn’t as bad anymore since stopping, but it was so bad that I felt no emotion. I wasn’t excited anymore. It has been 4 months, and I still don’t feel 100%, but I’m a lot better. I have never written a review before but felt like I needed to speak out. Please do not even try it!"

• Anonymous
• January 15, 2010

For Birth Control "I have been on Alesse for 4 years and am very pleased. Before I was on Alesse, I was naturally very moody, and my periods were heavy, long, and painful. When I started this pill, my mood swings evened out, and my period not only got less painful but shortened to only 3 days. I was a little concerned about how quickly I would get pregnant when my husband and I decided it was time, but no worries there. I came off the pill New Year's 2009 and was pregnant by Valentine's. It is now January 2010, and I'm holding a beautiful baby girl. I plan on going back on Alesse as soon as possible."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 24, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this pill once, for about a year, then switched and went back on it for insurance purposes. I have no idea why it has taken me so long to look into the birth control being an issue, I won’t be taking it anymore. I'm usually a happy person, but for the last year I’ve been miserable, nothing makes me happy, even if it’s something I would usually be happy about. I'm moody, so, so moody and angry. My sex drive is nonexistent, and I usually enjoy it. I have to hype myself up for sex and really set myself in a mood that goes and quick as it comes. My period pain has increased. I’m constantly bloated. I’ve also been nauseous and chalked it up to a weak stomach, but seeing here that might not be the case. I would not recommend this birth control, and the reviews have validated me. Thanks."

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on Chateal for 3 months now, and I did not gain weight, nor did I get crazy mood swings. The only thing that happened was my period came at the same time every month, and I didn't get pregnant. It works great!"

• Nai...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 16, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had painful periods my whole life, and for about 11 years, I went from doctor to doctor, trying different pain medications, herbal medicines, and undertaking multiple ultrasounds in the hopes of detecting endometriosis. Finally, one good doctor suggested going on birth control before doing my endo surgery. I was extremely hesitant at first and scared, but I gave it a go and do not regret it since. With LEVLEN ED, I have had no acne, no weight gain, no painful periods, no problems whatsoever. It felt almost like a magical potion I had taken. I was hesitant to initially take it as I read some bad reviews online, but this was my wonder drug, and I had to review it."

• mpa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2021

For Birth Control "Started this pill at the end of 2020, so it’s been about 4 months. I don’t really notice any side effects of it. Before I started it, I used to have bad depressive episodes, and I still do, but somehow I think it lessens once I took it. Period cramps used to be really painful for me before, but now it’s pretty much nonexistent. The first month or so was me adjusting, so I still felt some cramps, not anymore. My flow is also much lighter and lasts for a less amount of days. It used to last 7 days, now it’s about 3-4 days. I also don’t notice weight gain or more acne breakouts that are abnormal. I’m glad it works out for me. Remember it’s different for everyone."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on Aubra EQ for a little over a month now, and I have no complaints. This was my first birth control, and after reading some of the bad reviews, I was nervous about how this would work. But, I have had no side effects whatsoever! Even my extremely stubborn acne seems to be clearing up. For me, this birth control is great; don’t be deterred by the negative reviews and give it a try; everyone’s body is different."

• Car...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 13, 2021

For Birth Control "Only pill I’ve ever been on. I have been taking it since November 2017. 4+ years on it, and I can say I love it! My skin type went from combination to normal, and it helped to clear it up significantly. In terms of my period, it kept my already regular period regular and even shortened it by a day or two. In terms of mood/anxiety… the pill stabilized my mood tenfold. I definitely have had depressive episodes the past 4 years, but I wouldn’t blame this pill for it. With my sex drive, it’s been great. For me, that’s really dependent on my mental state, so that’s that. For weight gain/loss — I have maintained the same weight since, and I never saw big physical changes except maybe in my chest size. Find a pill that works for you! You’re doing the right thing looking up reviews and trying things out. My friends have changed multiple types, and I’ve stayed on the one. Every body’s different! I liked this because my body does, and it’s low estrogen levels. Good luck! XO"

• ano...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 16, 2021

For Birth Control "So I’ve been on this drug, Vienva, for a couple of years. My pharmacy automatically switched me to this from Lutera. Pros: no weight gain, periods are regular, and I’m not pregnant. Cons: cystic acne, depression, horrible anxiety, and constipation. I’m going on a new birth control soon and crossing my fingers it won’t be worse than this one. I feel like this birth control will benefit you physically but definitely not mentally. I find it very sad how doctors do not discuss the mental impact these medications could have before prescribing them :("

• mor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2022

For Birth Control "Okay, so let me say I was TERRIFIED of starting my birth control after reading these reviews. HOWEVER, I’ve been on Vienva for about a month now, and I have had very few side effects. I know it is still early in the adjustment process, but I haven’t noticed any weight gain, my skin has actually started to clear slightly, and it hasn’t made me nauseous. I will say that I’ve been a bit bloated, and my boobs are a little tender (and slightly bigger, which is a win in my book), but nothing too bad. I promise you people are more likely to leave reviews when things are bad, so I wanted to make sure and say how happy I’ve been thus far with this BC."

• sad...
• June 2, 2020

For Birth Control "This pill hasn’t given me any bad side effects besides weight gain and a lot of bloating. It made me gain 6+ pounds (probably from water retention) after the first month of taking it. I’ve generally never had a problem with losing weight, but this is the least confident in my body that I’ve ever felt. I never had issues with weight gain when I had the IUD. Will be asking my doctor to change my prescription. However, different birth control works individually and affects every body differently, so take this review with a grain of salt! Just sharing my personal experience with it."

• Bea...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 16, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on Levlen since I was 18 (I am now 24) and have realized how depressed and anxious this tablet has made me in the last 2-3 years, especially the last 6 months. It has gotten so much worse. I literally have no sex drive and feel really lazy and have no energy. I have constant migraines and dizziness, and I honestly think all of these things are related to this pill. I have decided to try and change my pill to a different one and see how I go, and already 3 days after not being on Levlen (period week), I feel amazing!"

• Anonymous
• January 21, 2009

For Birth Control "I've been on this for a little over a year (it just came on the market in the summer of 2007), and I have had no problems with it whatsoever. No breakthrough bleeding, no spotting, no periods (unless I missed more than a pill, then I had some light spotting). I've had so many problems with other birth controls, ranging from Depo to the patch, to the ring, to 13 different types of pills, and I finally found one that worked for me!"

• coc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 22, 2020

For Birth Control "I'm on Aviane for birth control. I don't have any kids, my skin is mostly clear, I haven't had any weight gain. It doesn't seem to help much with cramping, but I only have my period every few months now anyway (by choice). Personally, I haven't had a single negative side effect from this in the 3 years I've been taking it."

• Kom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 24, 2022

For Birth Control "Was really scared of weight gain and acne from reading the reviews, but did not experience any of that. My breasts were super sore, but they also did go from B to DD in a span of a few months. Only a bit of bloat, but nothing that some herbal teas and working out didn't fix. Also, sex drive was CRAZY high on this! Ladies, whatever BC you might be taking, remember to take your supplements (B2, B6, B12, folic acid, vitamin A, zinc, iron), etc., since BC lowers all that and it might explain symptoms. As always, you never know how your body will react unless you try it! Stay vigilant for symptoms, but try not to be too paranoid or stressed. It is your own body!"

• Bre...
• May 19, 2014

For Birth Control "Aviane is the second birth control I have taken, but the first that I have actually stuck to for a somewhat long period of time. I first started out with progestin-only Nora-Be, and I did not like it at all. Upon receiving Aviane, I was fairly excited to start. I heard mixed reviews but decided to start it anyway, and let me tell you, I'm glad I did. Aviane has cleared up my acne almost completely. I used to suffer from mild acne, and my skin is almost flawless. Also, my breasts seem to have enlarged. I feel like I may have gained weight due to an increased appetite, but probably no more than 4-5 pounds, which is worth not getting pregnant and having clear skin, plus I'm fairly petite. I definitely plan to stay on Aviane for a long time! Love it!"

• Goi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on birth control for over 6 years. I started with the depo (did that for 2 years) and stopped because I was bleeding constantly. Then I had Skyla (IUD) (I had it for 3 1/2 years) and had no problems but had to get it removed because it wasn’t going to be effective anymore. I decided to give the pill a shot, and I started taking Vienva in April of this year. I did notice that I was more emotional, and my libido declined a bit. The company that provides me with birth control switched my pills to Lutera. I’ve been taking it for a little over two months and a half, and I feel like I’m going insane. I started having irrational dark thoughts, and I break down crying all the time. Also, my sex drive has had a huge decline. I’m a mess, I don’t feel like myself, and I can’t take it anymore. With all that said, I decided to stop taking the pill, yesterday was my last day, and I hope I feel back to normal soon. My mental health is more important."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 7, 2012

For Birth Control "I received Sronyx from a free clinic, and I have been on it for over 3 years! I have literally tried every single birth control option they had available. Nothing has ever given me such perfect experiences as Sronyx has. While I'm on Sronyx, my periods are very light without cramps or pain. All my acne is gone, and my skin glows! And if I miss a pill, like clockwork, I would break out. Sronyx even regulates my weight and curbs my appetite, no lie. I notice other birth controls make you extremely hungry and gain weight, but Sronyx does not at all. I will never stray away from this pill. I absolutely love it!"

• Jad...
• September 14, 2010

For Birth Control "I usually don't write in these forums, but after reading a few posts, I realized that I needed to share my experiences to help someone else. I'm on my 8th week of Seasonique. Of course, I started taking it because I was attracted to the 4 periods a year. The first side effect I started experiencing was headaches, backaches, and stomach cramps. It either went away, or I just got used to it. Secondly, I noticed my face breaking out along the jawline. This has been a problematic area for me before but never quite this severe. I get once-a-week facials, and there was absolutely no explanation for this. Lastly, I've had these non-stop hysterical crying episodes."

• Ara...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 8, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for a year. I got prescribed Lutera, and Vienva is the generic brand I got. I love it, it helped with my acne, and I didn't get any side effects. It's time for my yearly renewal, and I'm 100% going to get the same one. I highly recommend it."

• Geh...
• May 11, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been taking Lutera for about five months now. I've noticed that my mood swings have gotten terrible. I am prone to headaches, and I've gained quite a bit of weight that is nearly impossible to lose."

• dha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2020

For Birth Control "I started using this pill about 2 months ago. I’ve only used birth control this time and another time about 2 years ago. The first time was fine, I didn’t have any side effects whatsoever (but then again it was a different pill), so I decided to go back on the pill again. I got prescribed Vienva from the pill club. The first 2 weeks of taking it, I would wake up every morning with extreme nausea, my mood swings started getting really bad and started affecting my relationship. I felt like I was starting to get depressed. Last night I got an overwhelming feeling of sadness out of nowhere and started crying uncontrollably, sobbing in the shower. I’ve NEVER done that before, and that for me was the last straw. I’m not pregnant, no, it works, I guess."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2013

For Birth Control "I used to take Diane 35 from age 20-25, and my new doctor in a new city convinced me to start taking Alesse recently. I've been taking it for two months now, and I have experienced spotting basically every single day since I started, sometimes light spotting, sometimes heavy, and it only stopped for one or two days. I can't find anyone else who has had this same experience so far - might have to change to a different pill. I'm hesitant to do that though because one very good side effect from Alesse has been a reduction in appetite for me! I haven't had aching breasts or acne yet. My moods also have seemed pretty fine. I just want to stop spotting every day."