Ashlyna and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Sti...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I have never been a fan of birth control pills. However, due to major cramps, my doctor suggested this method to regulate and ease my period pain. I was prescribed Daisy, but the pharmacy ended up giving me Ashlyna instead. I have the 3-month, lowest dose pills. The first month my period came normal and no pain. But, unfortunately, for the second month, which I am currently under (only 3 pills left), I have been with my period for a month. No major cramps or heavy bleeding, but I have been using panty liners for the entire time. Very light period, but I am tired of bleeding. I feel weaker and swollen. I don't drink water as I should. However, I've noticed I am retaining too much liquid ever since I started these pills. Will give it time to see if it works."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2017

For Birth Control "I started this birth control because I had bad period cramps that would prevent me from going to school. When I went to my doctor, she offered me a few options... the 3-month sounded the most appealing, so I was prescribed Ashlyna. Everything went well for the first month, then halfway through the pack, I started spotting, and this went on for a week straight until it turned into an extremely heavy period to the point where I bled through a super tampon within a few hours. Then it lightened up after about a week, but I was still spotting, and I continued to spot on and off until I got to the placebo pills, which I am taking now. My period is still extremely painful. I'm going to try it for another 3 months and see if the symptoms continue."

• 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!!!!!"

• Sev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2017

For Birth Control "This birth control is horrible. I was only taking it for 3 weeks, and my period came right back, and it's heavier than it normally is. Like, way heavier, and usually my periods are light. I hate this birth control, I hate it! Not only that, my cramps are way worse too, preventing me from being able to get up for school or work."

• Dim...
• January 20, 2018

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