Aviane for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• Cyn...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 21, 2019

"I was nervous to take this birth control. I’ve taken 3 other types, all pill form. I had previously experienced side effects from those pills, such as increased hunger, paranoia, huge mood swings, irritability, quick weight gain, etc. With Aviane, I haven’t noticed any of that, my period is lighter and shorter, the pills don’t make me feel nauseous or weird, and my mood is 100% normal and me. However, it has been a lot harder and slower of a process for me to lose the weight I have gained from the other pills. Normally, I lose weight relatively easily, but not the case here. Other small negative is I do experience some cramping a few days before placebo week starts."

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

"I recently got switched to this birth control as a trial for my mood swings. And the first month of taking the pill, everything was fine until it was time for my period. My period was abnormally light, but hormonal acne came back hard. I wake up to one to two cystic pimples a day, and it is so hard to keep under control. Even after period week, it keeps on coming, and it’s making me stress out. Nothing has changed besides acne, which is a big factor. Getting switched to my old BC pills ASAP. Truly debating stopping these pills for the time being."

• lal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2018

"Aviane is the BEST birth control pill I've tried, don't let the bad reviews scare you! I've been on so many: Microgestin, Azurette, Apri, Trinessa, and Tri-Lo-Sprintec, to name a few. I've had side effects with all of those. I had things like breakouts, bloating, insomnia, constipation, mood changes, breakthrough bleeding, so I was nervous to start this. I have not had a single side effect on Aviane! I was worried about maybe having breakouts since I have sensitive skin and was previously on Accutane, but my skin has been smooth and clearer than ever since starting! No bleeding, bloating, or mood changes. I wish I had started it sooner. And my doctor said it's a great low-dose pill. If you have tried them all and lost hope of finding a good pill, try this one, trust me!!!"

• Nel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 2, 2021

"I was prescribed Aviane a year ago, and have since enjoyed my experience. My discharge is slightly thicker, but still has normal consistency from time to time. My period is very light, and my cramps are mild. Before, I used to have bad cramps. I will say that my libido seems to have slightly decreased, but I find I just need a little more time to warm up. Recently, I have been experiencing anxious and depressive symptoms, but that could be a result of the COVID-19 pandemic."

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2014

"I've been on this pill for about 3 weeks. I think it's working, not pregnant yet. It has made my breasts a little tender, but no size increase. I started to break out on my face, no cramping, dryness around the vagina, no sex drive at all."

• Nme...
• November 9, 2016

"I've been taking the Aviane birth control for 9 months. 2 months ago I started feeling my pregnancy symptoms-usual things started smelling weird, I would wake up starving, I started getting in my feelings (emotional) and watching certain movies I would cry. ✋Wait a minute, am I pregnant? Took 3 tests, all were negative. So I guess the fact that I've been taking it for so long, it actually kicked in and I'm experiencing the side effects. I have gained maybe 10 pounds since being on it, and my weight is staying."

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

"I've been on this birth control for 3 months and have not gained a single pound. I've actually lost weight, which was surprising. I have not had any side effects other than mood swings for the first week I went on it and spotting the week before I got my period. I don't use condoms with this birth control and have sex every other day and still haven't gotten pregnant. I really can't say enough positive things about this birth control."

• Mll...
• February 23, 2017

"I've been taking Aviane for about a year. Cleared up my acne within a month or two; I don't get any cystic acne anymore. It's a relief. I don't get any side effects, and it definitely evens out my mood."

• Anonymous
• September 30, 2009

"I just want to say I found this site very helpful. I had been on Alesse previously and switched to Aviane because it was so much cheaper. Since switching, I have found that I am more fatigued, am losing an alarming amount of hair, and feel sick after I eat. This page helped me a lot because, until now, I was stressing out thinking that I was possibly pregnant (I have had lighter periods since I started 3 months ago, but that only added to the problem). I am still going to take a pregnancy test, but after reading this article, I feel like I will be able to at least sleep tonight."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2020

"This birth control was awesome. It's very hard for me to go on birth control because I am sensitive to hormones, but this one was perfect. The only side effect I had was sore breasts, but it wasn't that serious for me. I'm on Lessina now, so I no longer take it (they are related). It's perfect too, but I don't have sore breasts on it."

• Kri...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 27, 2019

"I've been on this pill going on six years now, and I cannot recommend it enough. My once debilitating menstrual cramps are much lighter, and my period has shortened by three days. The pill is so consistent, I can monitor my cycle down to the hour my bleeding will begin. I have had no negative side effects at all. My acne has been reduced but has not completely disappeared. The pill is effective at preventing pregnancy. Great birth control option that I have my own control over."

• Sam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 29, 2014

"I have been on this birth control regularly for almost a year now. I am very sensitive to the hormones and experienced extreme sickness, I mean to the point I was throwing up every morning and on the verge of passing out, no matter what I tried to prevent it. I learned that taking it in the morning solved this problem. Negative side effects are that I have a huge appetite (thankfully a high metabolism), constant headaches, worse PMS, no motivation, tiredness, irrational mood swings, and last week I noticed breakthrough bleeding and cramps halfway through the pack. But all in all, my periods are short and I'm not pregnant yet! Remember, every woman is different."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2019

"I’ve been on this Aviane pill since February (so about 5 months now), and I absolutely hate the way it makes me feel. Ever since starting Aviane, my periods have been at least 10 days long or more, and my last period lasted a full 2 weeks, which is incredibly annoying. I have the worst mood swings ever and cry at the slightest things and often find myself hysterically crying for no reason. I have felt incredibly depressed since starting Aviane and want nothing more than to feel like my old self again. The only positives of this pill were that I didn’t gain any weight, didn’t experience any acne breakouts, my sex drive didn’t decrease, and most importantly, I didn’t get pregnant! I talked with my doctor, and she believes the reason for my symptoms is that the dosage of hormones is just too low for my body, so I received a prescription for a pill with a little bit higher dosage (Marlissa) and will be starting that soon."

• AMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2019

"I have been taking the Aviane pill for about three months now, and it’s honestly been great! My boobs definitely grew two cup sizes, and my acne flared up at first, but everything balanced back out after the second month. I highly recommend this contraceptive!"

• Anonymous
• January 12, 2010

"This is the first birth control I've ever been on, and it works great. I've been on it for about 6 months. My period only lasts 5 days now, with no spotting whatsoever. I've had no abnormal bleeding; however, when I'm on my period the first day, my cramps hurt a little more than usual. My minimal acne is about the same, but during the first few months, I noticed that Aviane cleared my skin up quite well. During my periods when I stop taking Aviane, my acne might flare up a bit. Some days my mood swings get worse; I find myself angrier at small things or I get depressed for no reason. It's not a big deal to me. My weight also stayed about the same - I've lost almost 3 pounds, but during the first few weeks of taking Aviane, I was hungry a lot."

• Anonymous
• June 29, 2010

"I've been using Aviane for about 3.5 years now. I did notice some major mood swings getting on or off the pill, but after about a month, I think my hormones regulated back to normal. Other than that, I haven't had any other side effects unless you consider an almost non-existent period a side effect. I still get paranoid when I miss a period, but so far, so good. This has worked for me."

• Unh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2020

"Switched to Aviane from Lutera. Terrible mistake. First, my period was longer than normal (8-9 days). Second, I have fluid retention and bloating that kills my sex drive, so I don't even know how the actual medication affects my libido. My skin is now oily and uneven, with increased acne on my shoulders and back. My weight was steady and only varied about 2 pounds on any given day until I started this junk. Avoid it. Don't do it. Switching back to Lutera and throwing this out. I would rather be pregnant than deal with this medication."

• EmO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2019

"I’ve been using Aviane for 3 months, and I decided to change the brand. I don’t have any severe side effects, but I noticed I lost my sex drive and didn’t get wet enough since taking this pill. I don’t have any depressed feelings or anxiety, but the problem of sex drive is a big issue for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 7, 2013

"At first, this pill made me miserable. I had the worst mood swings and took it out on everyone around me. I stopped taking it after one month, but then I tried it again a few months later, and nothing bad happened. You just need to give your body enough time to get used to it. No weight gain, no mood swings (by the second month), no breast changes, etc. My face isn't totally clear of acne, and my period cramps/flow is only a little less, but this is a good pill if you just want the basics without altering your body."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 31, 2017

"My experience with Aviane has been really amazing. I lost a little weight when I was first put on it, but my appetite seemed relatively normal. I've not had any luck with it reducing acne, however, my period became completely regular. I can pinpoint its start within a 32-hour range, and it has reduced my flow and cramps significantly. I used to get nauseous and dizzy when my period would start, and now, other than the occasional light cramping, it is hardly noticeable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 28, 2019

"Aviane is an amazing birth control! I have been on this for 5 years, and although it is the first one I’ve tried, it works wonderfully! No acne issues, weight gain, mood changes, and I am not pregnant. I strongly recommend it."

• wel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 19, 2017

"I've been on birth control for almost 2 years and have gone through about 8 different brands of pills. Aviane is the only one that keeps my emotions balanced. I noticed a little weight gain, and my breasts got bigger, but really other than that it's been effective, affordable, and doesn't cause me stress or discomfort. My periods went from 7-9 days to 3-5 days and it's great."

• Von...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 18, 2015

"I have been on Alesse/Aviane for 10 years. It was the first and only birth control pill I have ever used and chose it over others on purpose. I chose it because it is one of the lowest-dose oral contraceptives on the market, and the progesterone they use (levonorgestrel) is very close to the molecular makeup of natural progesterone. The only symptoms I experienced during the first month were breast tenderness and clearer skin (I used to have adolescent acne). I know some individuals have experienced more severe symptoms than I have described. I think it boils down to your own body's hormonal balance."

• Kat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 14, 2019

"I've been on Aviane for about 3 years now. I haven't had any major problems or side effects. I do have a significantly lower sex drive now, however. I have PCOS, and Aviane really helps me keep all my symptoms of PCOS in check. I now have my period every month exactly on time. Like I said, I've never really had any trouble with it besides changing the consistency of my blood. During my periods, I have a lot more clots than I used to have off the pill. I did read the side effects, and this is noted in there, and I've asked several doctors, so it's not too alarming to me. Other than that, the past two months were kind of hard. I had two periods in one month. I do attribute this to taking a supplement called Maca, however, because after I experienced these multiple periods, I stopped taking Maca and haven't had any problems since. So if anything, take your pill and stay away from Maca, it can disrupt your cycles."

• Jen...
• February 10, 2013

"After getting off of Ortho-Tricyclen Lo, I switched over to several other generic brands, which my gyno recommended, all of which had crazy side effects (breakthrough spotting/bleeding, acne, rashes on my face, crazy mood swings). Aviane is the first one that I've had no problems with so far: clear skin, no mood swings. Only minor issue is the small weight gain due to my increase in appetite, other than that, no complaints whatsoever!"