Aviane and Sore Breasts: What Users Say

• I...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 27, 2013

For Birth Control "When I first started taking birth control, I was started on Aviane, and I really loved it. I lost weight, and I went from an A cup bra to a C cup bra in just 2 months. After a year or 2, I got switched to Lessina, and I didn't like it! Got horrible headaches, gained weight, and cramps were horrible. After 2 years of Lessina, I begged to be switched back to Aviane, and now only after 2 months of taking it, I have lost 11 lbs, and the cramps and headaches are gone. I do get tender breasts while on my period, but I’d rather have tender breasts and moodiness and cramps! Oh, and my sex drive is through the roof!"

• wit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2014

For Birth Control "Aviane is the second type of birth control that I have taken. It's already been a month, and I love it. My skin is completely flawless, and I haven't experienced any side effects besides tender breasts. I haven't gained any weight either. This birth control is great!"

• Ann...
• June 20, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 2 months now, and I'm growing to like it. During the first month, I experienced the side effects (as expected). My breasts were very swollen and VERY tender. I had to buy new bras to handle the pain. I had one day of nausea and never had issues with it again. I had migraines on and off throughout the first month, and they have gone away. Periods are much shorter, lighter, and much less painful. I have had bare sex on this pill and have not seen any signs of pregnancy. It made my face break out during the first month, however, in month 2, my skin looked WAY better. After about 3 months of taking the pill, all side effects seem to subside!"

• Ran...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this Aviane birth control for 8 months now, and it’s made my PMS symptoms and depression so bad. Like a week before my period, I feel like I’m going insane. I feel like every month it makes it worse and worse. Honestly, I don’t think I can take this pill anymore, it’s wrecking my mind. It always made me gain weight, and my boobs are sore 24/7."

• Aga...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2013

For Birth Control "Though I have only been on Aviane for a week, I just wanted to say that it's great! My breasts got bigger within a day or two of starting the pill. They're a bit sore, but it's nothing horrible. I have occasional cramps, but they are infrequent and only last a few seconds. I have noticed that I am hungry a lot more often, but the key to not gaining weight on birth control is to not give in to the increased tummy rumbles. I had a little bit of stomach bloating the first three or so days of starting the pill, but it's subsided now. One more huge benefit I've noticed is that within a day of taking the pill, my mood did a complete 180. I have noticed that, since starting Aviane, I am a lot happier and optimistic. It's great! I highly recommend this pill!"

• nur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on Aviane for a month now and have no complaints, really. It's been great for regulating my periods and providing protection from pregnancy. My period was normal, and I haven't experienced any major weight gain (gained 1 lb or 2) or loss. My breasts are tender sometimes, and I've experienced some swelling. But I'm not complaining about the free breast job. The only thing that has been a bit annoying is that my sex drive has increased, and my libido was high enough to start with. Other than that, it's a great contraceptive that I plan on taking for a while."

• Kan...
• October 23, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am on my 2nd pack of Aviane and will be starting on the sugar pills tonight. I love this pill! I do not have as many side effects as I used to have with other pills. I had a few headaches and some nausea in my first month of using this, but those are gone now. No breast tenderness, no noticeable weight gain, although I have an increased appetite, but I try to balance it with a healthy diet and exercise at least 3 times a week. My previous one (Sprintec) caused me to spot, and I was having a period for 3 weeks straight. On Aviane, I have no spotting, and my periods last for only 7 days and are light. I used to have really heavy bleeding, which caused my iron levels to be depleted. I develop pimples here and there, but they are manageable. I do not have any mood swings on this pill, and that is just wonderful. I just feel happy every day! Aviane is a game changer for me, and I am so glad that I found it :)"

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Jea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2020

For Endometriosis "My endometriosis was diagnosed 2 years ago. 1 year ago, I started experiencing pain during my ovulation too. My doctor recommended Aviane because it has few side effects. The first weeks, I experienced mild headaches and nausea, but the symptoms didn't bother me. I'm regular, but I didn't have my period during the 1st month of taking the pill. By my doctor's recommendation, I would only take hormones and not the placebo pills at all for 3 months. After a few weeks, my period came, more days than usual with a lot of pain. It wasn't abundant, but it wasn't spotting either. The pain during ovulation was not reduced, the headaches are the worst, and the breast pain is bad. I have mood swings, not depressing (anger episodes), and I had the worst vaginal infection ever, something very strange for me. With this coronavirus around, I was unable to see my doctor. I decided to stop taking the pills, in my case, the pain is worse than before. Maybe the pills need more time to adjust, but not thanks."

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Ell...
• March 19, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on Aviane for 3 months. During the first month, things were okay. During the last two months, my breasts are constantly super sore, and I have (mild but annoying) cramping every day. My breasts have also definitely gotten bigger, which is okay, but I'm not sure the pain is worth it. Also, before my last period, I turned into an emotional monster, and I'm usually pretty even-keeled. I know it can take a few months to even out, but I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to give it."

• jen...
• November 5, 2013

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been having a hell of a time finding the right b.c.! Major mood swings, cramps, nonstop bleeding, no sex drive, but so far I like Aviane. I'm on my second month. I am no longer bleeding (first pack I did for a while, but my body had to adjust). No mood swings, normal sex drive, breasts a bit tender and larger (not mad about that), appetite a bit bigger, but for me that's good. I need to gain weight."

• Gab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2017

For Birth Control "This was my first time on a birth control pill, I am 22. The first month on it was fine, no bad side effects besides my skin got so, so, so, so dry. My forehead flakes, side of my nose flakes. My skin has always been combination but never had such flaky dry skin, same with my scalp, itchy and flaky. On the second month, started gaining weight, feeling bloated and so severely tired. I have a cleaning obsession, and taking this pill made me so lazy and tired. It is the third month now, and I've gained 10 pounds, skin is drier than a desert, horrible cramps, gassy, and my nipples are so sore. I have been panicking about being pregnant, but it is nearly impossible. My boyfriend and I take so many precautions. This pill is horrible."

• Anonymous
• October 31, 2010

For Birth Control "I've been taking Aviane for a little over a week now. So far, it's alright. Though I have noticed that my boobs hurt extremely bad, and I have been spotting nonstop the whole time. Also, I am breaking out, and I normally have clear skin. But I suppose it could just be my body adjusting to it."

• kis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm on my second week of Aviane, and my skin is breaking out so bad, all over my face. I've had problems with acne before, but it seems like it's pretty bad this time. People say that you break out badly during the first pack, but then during the second one, your skin clears. So let's hope that's true. I haven't experienced any other side effects, except breast tenderness and mild abdominal cramps. I'll probably post an update on my acne in a month or two. :)"

• Mrs...
• January 24, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was put on this birth control about four months ago. My skin is dry, itchy. My breasts are tender. I feel fatigued most days. Let's talk about periods. My first period on this pill was fine - less pain, less bleeding. I thought, oh my goodness, I'm going to love this pill. Then, bam, massive blood clots, heavy bleeding. Now I'm having my period twice in a month, about 7 days apart! What!? I'm in my early 40s, this is no good for me. I went through a large pack of pads and an entire pack of tampons in two days! Then it appeared my period was black, not red, but black! I told my husband we have given it 24 hours before I was going to the ER. I'm constantly hungry and thirsty too! I really think this pill really needs to be evaluated again!"

• Abm...
• October 26, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm on my second month of taking this BC and noticed in the first month my face was very dry. Had a few small breakouts. This could also be contributed to by using Glycolic Acid Cream. But I have had some pretty bad bloating and terrible gas and constipation. Though it did help the length of my cycle from 10/15 days down to 5/7 days. Cramps are a breeze compared to before Aviane. Sex drive isn't high, but I had issues with my sex drive before taking Aviane. Pretty bad breast tenderness and growth. If this BC is not the reasoning for my tummy issues, then I would recommend it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been on Aviane for about 3 weeks, and the longer I've been taking it, the less I notice certain side effects. The very first week was hell. I had the worst mood swings of my life. I was contemplating switching but held on and powered through, and now I haven't experienced them! The one thing that I complain about now is that my breasts are very tender, and I've been a little bit more sleepy."

• Anonymous
• September 21, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm twenty years old and was prescribed Aviane for my anemia. I was so low in hemoglobin because I had heavy and frequent bleeding (2 heavy periods in a month!). It's only been a month, but so far, ZERO weight gain (I'm a model! I take my body image very seriously), no breakthrough bleeding, no nausea, no breast tenderness, and my skin is so much clearer. My period lasted 4 days and was manageable for the first time in my life. I'm hoping that I don't develop side effects later on. I'm very satisfied, and I'd like to stay on this product, I don't want to switch!"

• tin...
• March 1, 2012

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on Aviane for almost three months, and I love it. I started it because I was having weird on-and-off periods, and my doctor suggested I start taking it. The first month, I only had minor side effects, which were very tender breasts and cramping, but it regulated my period, and that's what I love about it so much! I admit that my breasts have grown a cup size, but I have not gained any weight or mood swings. The only thing that is persistent is my tender breasts, but my period is normal, and Aviane is great!"

• Ano...
• November 2, 2018

For Birth Control "After reading all these negative reviews, I suddenly don’t feel as alone. I’ve been on this birth control for 4 years, and I truly think it’s the root of my problems. On my placebo week, I feel 10x better. Then I start back up, and my stomach is terrible, I’m nauseous 24/7. I’ve definitely gained 10+ pounds, exhausted all the time. I am calling my doctor to change me this week because I can’t do it anymore. I also am a very upbeat person, and I feel as if this drug makes me have mood swings, which is unlike me, and then I get upset because I don’t know why I’m feeling so terrible. The bloating is so bad, my boobs get incredibly sore sometimes. I’ve taken pregnancy tests just because my symptoms mimicked pregnancy ones too closely. Not worth it."

• Cha...
• September 30, 2015

For Birth Control "I've only been on Aviane for a month, and I absolutely hate it. I would not recommend this to anyone. I was taking Aubra before, but wanted to get out of Planned Parenthood. So I went to my family doctor, he gave me this. I have been depressed, have had bad mood swings, absolutely no sex drive, my breasts are very tender and seem larger, and I know I've gained weight. This will be my one and only month on it."

• Anonymous
• September 18, 2010

For Birth Control "During the first month I took it, it made my period a lot lighter. However, it also made me a lot heavier. I gained 12-ish pounds while taking this, and I had crazy mood swings and emotional instability. I would cry for no reason, and I was always slightly hungrier than I should be. My breasts have been sore during the entire duration of using this medicine. Also, I missed one pill and have been on my period for twenty-one days and counting."

• Del...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2015

For Birth Control "I started taking Aviane 4 months ago and it caused me to have bad adult acne, little bumps all over my face. My period lasts for 9 days instead of 12, but I haven't had success skipping it. I gained 7 lbs of water weight and thigh fat that makes my thighs rub together like no other. My breasts are larger and tender sometimes. My hair is thinner and sheds a lot more and is brittle. My vagina is dry all the time. I have pain in my knees and ankle a lot when I bear weight on them. It has helped with the heavy bleeding that I experience. I don't think I should stay on these. I'm not sure if the low energy is from these or my fibroids."