Ashlyna and Bleeding: What Users Say (Page 2)

• hbo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2018

For Birth Control "I'm 43 years old and was looking for fewer periods per year. Since I've had no issues in the past, a hysterectomy would be considered 'elective.' Well, no issues till NOW. Three doctors and one urgent care visit later, I'm still bleeding. It's been two months nonstop, to the point I've now become anemic. Extremely fatigue and no sex drive. I feel like I'm losing my mind and that no one understands how incredibly bad this is for me. Now I've got another appointment with yet another doctor and hopefully she'll be able to get this under control. Seriously explore ALL your options, and if you can avoid this medication... DO SO. PLEASE save time and frustration. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2021

For Birth Control "I kept having breakthrough bleeding, but my face did clear up. In the beginning, I had mood swings, suicidal thoughts, and headaches, but I pushed through it. This specific birth control didn't work with my body's chemistry, but keep in mind any birth control is a trial and error. I used to take a 30-day one that was perfect, but I didn't want my period so frequently. So I'll keep trying until I find one that works with my body."

• AXL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2021

For Birth Control "I started my first pill the same day when my last period just started (7/30), then continued taking it for 13 days at exactly the same time every day. Then I had to stop it as I just couldn’t stand the nonstop spotting and bleeding! I took this BC with the intention to skip my period as I travel a lot for work. Now I ended up with constantly bleeding!? Today is day 3 after I stopped the pill. It turned from spotting to light/medium flow, which is expected, even though it is just in the middle of my normal cycle. I hope my cycle was not too messed up. Definitely not for me!"

• SoO...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 24, 2021

For Birth Control "Almost a year later, and I'm still getting a period despite continuously taking the pill. If I continue taking the pill when my period starts, I will bleed until I stop taking it. I have literally bled for a month continuously multiple times while on this. I will take one more round of it and then give up."

• Lin...
• December 16, 2020

For Birth Control "I started this birth control in February, and I experienced spotting for about 2 weeks. Then I started to bleed 1.5 months into it and didn’t stop until I started the next pack. This still happens every pack, and I’ve gotten used to it, but I plan on switching not only because of this. Also, after 4 months on it, I started to realize I became very emotional (which I used to never get upset or rarely cry), and I would go through depressive episodes that lasted about a week where I wouldn’t want to leave the house and would just cry for no reason. I also gained 10 lbs since starting this, but this was over quarantine, so not for sure if I can directly say it was the birth control. I get headaches 2-4 times a week, which I used to never get. My boobs grew two sizes. My acne got a little better, but not really. It did lighten my period, which was nice because I used to have the heaviest period where I could only make it 45 mins in an ultra tampon. Overall, I do not recommend this birth control."

• Nes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2018

For Birth Control "Wow, this birth control was the worst kind I have ever been on. From my previous experiences, I’ve never actually had a birth control that made me gain weight (although it wasn’t excessive), it was still something I didn’t want to happen. And that’s for someone who eats clean and works out almost every day. Besides this, my emotions were bouncing off the wall. I think by far the worst side effect was the constant breakthrough bleeding, which is why I ultimately decided to change. Do not take this pill, please look for other options."

• Mis...
• December 9, 2017

For Birth Control "Originally I was using a different brand, but since getting switched to this, I “spot” bleed all the time. I’m going off birth control after this pack since I'm due to have a period soon anyways. I’ve been bleeding for 3 months straight. I haven’t been sexually active for almost a year. Who needs it with all these side effects?"

• Aus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 25, 2018

For Birth Control "This was the first birth control I ever tried since my periods were never regular. I had very little side effects until halfway through the first pack. I started bleeding pretty heavy for 5 weeks straight with cramps. I thought because my body was getting used to it to just keep taking it and it would get better. Again, on the second pack, almost exactly the same time as the first, I'm bleeding again. I went to the doctor to change it, and now I have to finish this birth control. Most likely, I'll be bleeding all the way through, but instead of taking the sugar pills, I'll be starting the new pill. I'm going to take Vyfemla, which is a higher dose, and see how that goes. Other than the bleeding I've experienced, this was a great birth control. I just need more predictability and regularity in my cycle."

• Not...
• January 26, 2021

For Birth Control "I started Ashlyna at the request of my doctor, not for birth control, but to help heavy periods. I couldn't go but 45 minutes at a time -- but only for a couple of days, then light for the next 3-4 days. I am 2 weeks away from finishing one pack, and here is what I know. My skin is a mess, I have had more headaches and some migraines (that were horrible), and have had breakthrough bleeding and the same amount of periods -- that seem to last way longer than they did before. I can't take the headaches... they are awful and I am so very tired all the time. I think at this point I will take the heavy periods -- at least I knew when they were coming instead of having to be prepared every day for several months. And they were over in 5 days... then freedom for the rest of the month. I can't take these hormones. Please check with your doctor before starting these -- I almost didn't after reading the reviews and decided to give them a go, the idea of one period every 4 months was great -- but totally not worth the side effects."

• Mel...
• January 15, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on birth control for about 8 years for heavy bleeding. I also have depression, which is under control with other meds, and I also have multiple sclerosis. I have been on this for a month. I have breakthrough bleeding, increased depression, and significant increased incontinence. As a 26-year-old, peeing your pants fully is more than an embarrassment."

• Gin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2021

For Birth Control "I started using Ashlyna about a month and a half ago to help with my endometriosis and lessen my periods. I have been bleeding for 14 days straight now, a month and a half before I’m supposed to have a period. Severe cramping. The bloating and weight gain are insane. I’ve gained 10 pounds since I’ve started this birth control. I eat healthy and work out, and every time I go to the doctor, I have gained 2 pounds... I wouldn’t recommend this. It makes you feel bloated, gross, and cramps worse."

• Jen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 9, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control for over 2 years, and it is terrible at this point. After a few months of straight bleeding when I first started, I finally regulated and grew to love this birth control, until 3-4 months ago, I forgot a day or two, and my face has yet to stop breaking out, and now I spot constantly. It’s to the point I’m cramping terribly, and it makes me sick. I have got to get off this!!!!!"

• Ria...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I started Ashlyna to help stop my periods. (2-4 weeks at a time) They have helped me so far, but I've been getting really bad breakthrough bleeding and nasty discharge. I don't think it is normal."

• sel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for 3 months now. I have been bleeding (not even just spotting) for almost 1.5 months non-stop. It's literally ruining my life."

• Anonymous
• January 22, 2018

For Birth Control "Absolutely horrible! I have been on this for two months and have been bleeding for the past month! I'm going to stop taking it, and hopefully everything will go back to normal."

• Dim...
• January 20, 2018

For Birth Control "Worst cramps and bleeding I've ever experienced with a birth control pill."

• Rin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2018

For Birth Control "Tried this birth control for 3 months, and in months 2 and 3, had horrible breakthrough bleeding after sex. My doctor told me many women had this same problem and switched me off it immediately!"

• Mer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2020

For Birth Control "Ashlyna is a nightmare. I have lost weight, my skin has become horrible, I keep bleeding, and it won't stop."