Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2020

For Birth Control "Wow! Just when I thought I was completely alone! I have been using Norimin for 8 years, and due to Covid, got supplied with Levlen. I have cried and cried due to my severe bloating, which didn't occur previously! Thank God I’m not alone! Hopefully, I can find something else soon because this is driving me insane!"

• Nor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2013

For Birth Control "I never write reviews, but I decided to share my experience with everyone on this birth control. I was so freaked out when I got this birth control because I saw all of these horrible reviews: depression, weight gain, etc. I have had nothing but an amazing experience on this. I have been happier, my weight is finally staying in one range and not fluctuating, I even lost a few pounds (nothing serious, but it did not make me gain). It has really been amazing, and I think that if the reviews scare you, just try it. You can always switch. I was terrified, but everyone has a different body and reacts differently. You never know, this might be the best thing for you."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2021

For Birth Control "I signed up for Pill Club and was prescribed Vienva. It is my first birth control, so I immediately went online to look up side effects and reviews. After reading, I was scared to death to get my prescription, knowing I can't change it for at least 2-3 months. Reluctantly, I did start taking it, as I did read some good reviews. I'm about to start my second month in about a week. I have yet to notice any major side effects. Maybe a tad bit more emotional and faint cramps here and there, but nothing too crazy. The only weight I gained was before I even started the pack and was my own doing. I know it's still early, but I think it's working well for me. Although I do understand everyone is different and will react differently."

• 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!"

• Can...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 12, 2021

For Birth Control "I started this birth control because they were out of the Seasonique that I was on. It was only supposed to be temporary until they got that birth control back in stock, but I ended up staying on this one because I’ve had no side effects. The only side effects that I had on Seasonique were large blood clots while bleeding. On Portia, I have not experienced this. I’m surprised by all the negative reviews, but I guess everybody’s body reacts differently to different drugs. Portia is definitely a win for me, though."

• Sar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 13, 2021

For Birth Control "This pill is a miracle. I am 32 and have been on BC pills since age 16 and have tried countless brands, types, and various phasic pills. This is the only pill that doesn't make me insanely anxious, I have not had one pregnancy scare, and it is so mild I hardly know I am on anything at all. This cleared my cystic acne (caused by Falmina, the generic of this brand--- do NOT switch to this, it is NOT the same, no matter what the pharmacy tells you--- filler ingredients make all the difference, ladies!) and my period only lasts 3 days if not less. Low hormones, low effects, awesome pill. 10/10!"

• 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."

• 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."

• ILo...
• February 18, 2010

For Birth Control "I was on YAZ for about a year, and it was a horror trip. After lots of internet research and talking to my doctor, I switched to Lybrel. This pill is THE BEST I've ever been on. My mood swings are gone, and I have not had any noticeable side effects. Thank you, Wyeth, for this great product!!!!"

• 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!"

• Els...
• June 23, 2013

For Birth Control "I've taken Levora since I was 18 and am now 30. Not once have I noticed any issues except for a slight decrease in my sex drive. No weight gain, no cramps, very little mood swings (but that can be said for all, including men). My period lasts about three days and they are extremely light-to the point it can go unnoticed. I've also had unprotected sex for 11 years with the same man, and not once have I been pregnant or even had a close call. My period arrives at exactly the same time every month like clockwork. It makes me feel like a normal human being. I might have one day prior to starting my period in which I feel a little funky; but it sure beats the alternative! I'd never switch, and if you're unsatisfied, try it!"

• ECl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 26, 2013

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on Seasonique for over 6 months. I have had continuous spotting along with cramps for the last 16 days. My doctor informed me to skip the pills at the end of the pack so that I do not have any periods due to my periods being extremely painful. However, I hate the fact that I have been spotting for over 2 weeks. I started this birth control to treat endometriosis and to regulate my periods. Yet, spotting every day is not any better. I am looking into other options right now. I don't like bleeding all the time."

• Jes...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 10, 2021

For Birth Control "First time ever taking birth control, Vienva, 29-year-old. No breakouts, no weight gain, or mood swings. In the beginning, I did experience a minor headache, but as the months went on, no more headaches. No problems with nausea as well. The only thing I believe my body was still adjusting to the meds because of some brown spotting when skipping placebos, going straight to my next pack, which only happened twice in the first 2 months of using. Other than that, everything seems to be working well for me, yay. Ladies, listen to your body, otherwise, switch to other brands :)"

• 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."

• Anonymous
• November 10, 2009

For Birth Control "I love this medicine! I have never experienced breakthrough bleeding and have been on it for a year and a half now. I had tried everything before this, generic birth control (made me emotionally crazy), the NuvaRing (could never remember to put it back in, and it bothered him), Mirena (the wire bothered him) -- finally found this after all that, and it's all about me -- NO PERIODS! NO CRAMPING. NO MESS. Life, normal... everyday."

• Lov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2020

For Birth Control "I read reviews on this birth control, Vienva, after it was prescribed to me, and I was concerned already. I went through The Pill Club, and they encouraged me to take it for a short time anyway because everyone has different experiences. Many reviews said that Vienva caused them acne, and this is what I was concerned about. For about the first week of taking the pill, I got bad headaches soon after taking them, but those soon stopped. However, I took them for the recommended 3 months and began to have large, horrible acne. I am used to hormonal acne around my period, but with this birth control, my skin was getting worse and worse. I decided to stop use altogether."

• Anonymous
• April 15, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Larissia for over two years now. I started taking it when I was 17 because I had horrible periods ever since I started menstruating. I’ve had no side effects of any kind, luckily, because I know most women struggle to find a good birth control for them. My period has stayed regular and consistent (I track it). I actually lost weight when taking it, going from 180 lbs to 140 in about a year. My diet didn’t change, and I didn’t do any extra exercise, I just lost weight. My periods are much more manageable now than they were before I started taking it. Before I started it, I had to miss school every month because I would be so sick and nauseous from the cramps. Now, while I am on it, my cramps can still be pretty bad, usually on the first day of my cycle. I am able to still go to work and do my daily activities with some medication to help the pain."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 29, 2019

For Birth Control "This was the first birth control I ever went on, and it worked great. No side effects! No child! After a year (March '19), Planned Parenthood gave me Aubra EQ. If this happened to anyone else, I would like to know. I was unaware it was different and took it. Immediately, I had symptoms such as mood swings, cramping, and nausea. I got the worst cramping I’ve ever had. At the end of the month, my period did not come. I have taken many tests, and they say I’m not pregnant, but yet I have not gotten my period. PP says they do not carry Aubra anymore, just Aubra EQ, and according to them, it’s the same. But obviously not."

• yon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2018

For Birth Control "I started this BC because my sister was on it and had had no problems. But when I came to this site and saw the reviews, I was terrified! The reviews made me worry that this was going to plunge me back into my depression and hit me in the worst way. But I'm glad to report it's done none of that. Even though I have the usual moodiness, I have no pains throughout the month, no depression uptake, not pregnant, and my period cramps are so much better. I know everyone's different, but here to say this BC isn't bad for everyone."

• Lor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2020

For Birth Control "I am in love with this birth control Alesse! It is the first one I have ever taken, and I went on it because I would get such bad acne all over my cheeks, especially around my period. There was never a time when my skin was clear, and when it was better, it would still have a bunch of scars until it would get horrible again. In the first week, my skin got a little better, there was a little bit of cramping and mood swings, but not too bad. In the second week, it was breaking out (but not nearly as bad as the worst it's been), and then in the 3rd week, almost perfect, just scars to heal up. I'm on just over a month, and my skin is literally perfect, just a couple of scars left to heal, and now they can actually heal because my face isn't going to have another huge breakout the next day anymore!"

• Ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on Aubra for one month, and I felt that I should give my experience since I was scared to death to take it based on the reviews online. So here it goes: I am a 33-year-old female who was not taking any form of BCP, and I wanted to get on the pill because I had been having really annoying acne lately (not sure why), and also my periods had become heavy and bothersome. Long story short, I decided to get on the pill, and Planned Parenthood prescribed me Aubra. One month later, my acne is completely cleared up, no new breakouts at all, my entire complexion even looks clearer, I have absolutely no side effects WHATSOEVER, and my period is even much lighter than usual! I don't know if I'm lucky or what, but try it out - I am glad I did."

• Hol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2012

For Birth Control "I like this medication! I was scared to try it because I read all of the bad reviews. I had been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen-Lo for about 4-5 years prior to trying Orsythia and had no problems, but wanted to switch because of the cost. No acne, no mood swings, no period changes. Well, I thought I'd do people who are considering switching pills a favor and give you hope - you'll probably be fine."

• mel...
• February 3, 2014

For Birth Control "Very good birth control. I've been with 4 different birth control brands before this one, different progesterone and levels of it as well. I did my research, and this is the birth control I picked, and it's been wonderful. I've been on this birth control for 9 months. No mood swings, hardly nauseous, light period, no weight gain or loss, it's been perfect."

• Dow...
• February 7, 2011

For Birth Control "I'm a first-time user of Lutera and have never taken any type of birth control in my life. So far, I'm on the fourth week of using it and experienced terrible migraine/headache for two days, which made me skip a pill. I managed to get back on track but have not had any other side effects. I'm really just taking it to help my hair grow, it has grown by a couple of inches. Yes! I have fuller breasts and nice facial skin as well. I have also been able to maintain a well-shaped body with daily exercise (no hunger attacks)."

• Anonymous
• October 2, 2009

For Birth Control "I have been on Aviane for about a month or so now, and I have really been happy with its results. I have been through 4 other brands of pills, and on those, I became so mean my husband and I were literally on the verge of divorce. I finally found Aviane through my OB/Gyn, and it has 100% changed my mood and behavior. I have not experienced any side effects and would recommend this birth control to anyone who has a problem with hormone imbalance causing significant problems in their life."