Falmina and Cramps: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• April 22, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on Falmina for about 4 months now, and at first, I was severely hormonal. I went through a little depression period while on it and had anger outbursts, but after the second pack, they subsided. My periods before I was on it were very painful because of severe cramps. But Falmina has stopped the cramping and has made my periods very short. The thing I don't necessarily like is I have spotting around the 3rd row of the pill almost a week before I am supposed to get my period, which is annoying. My appetite has increased a bunch, but a good diet and exercise are a part of my daily life, so I have actually lost weight on the pill. My boyfriend and I have been sexually active and don't use condoms or use the withdrawal method, and I haven't gotten prego!"

• Kal...
• December 18, 2019

For Birth Control "On Falmina for about two years, stopped taking it after I missed a week due to my doctor failing to update my prescription, been off for two months. My acne was okay, but it used to be pretty clear before I went on it. I'm sure other factors mixed in, but I gained over 60 lbs over the course of the last couple of years, which was abnormal for me. Since going off of it, I've already begun to lose weight, and I'm not exercising at all and eating about the same as I usually do. Since Thanksgiving, I've lost 10 lbs, which is fast for me, which I didn't even notice till I happened to weigh myself a few days ago. As for my periods, they were short, like 4 days max, always landed on the Wednesday night/Thursday morning of the placebo week pills, and ended Saturday night/Sunday morning about 98% of the time. Super light most of the time and rarely any cramps, and if I did, it was like once during my period for a few minutes, and it wasn't ever so painful I couldn't move. I hope this helps someone."

• sc8...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I have had a large variety of problems with birth control. My first bc, Tri Linyah, depressed me to no extent, gave me mega cramps, heavy periods, and made me feel sick every day. I switched to Falmina after being on that for 6 months, and it was amazing how normal I felt again. My mood swings were under control, and I could fully function through my day without having to feel ill. I recently have been switched to Orsythia, and even though it's only been a month on it, I can tell it's leading right to depression. I'm switching back to Falmina immediately. I wanted to share my experience because Falmina was a godsend for me, and I wanted to give more insight than the negative reviews gave. Everyone responds differently. Find what works for you :)"

• kal...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2019

For Birth Control "When I came home from college, my pharmacy didn’t carry Aubra and switched me to “generic” Falmina, and I HATE it. It made me gain an incredible amount of weight. My periods are completely out of whack; some months it will come a week early, some will be a few days early, and others will be when it’s supposed to be. When I get my periods, I never know how heavy they are going to be, and some months they still give me awful cramps. My breasts are tender for all weeks of the month other than the week right after the placebo pill. I get worried that I’m pregnant (which Falmina has been good at preventing) because my symptoms, such as breast tenderness and random spotting between placebo pills, are so bad. I get dizzy and nauseous, have had no motivation, have zero sex drive, and have been prescribed an anti-depressant medication since I’ve been on Falmina. I have been on Falmina for 9 months and will be switching."

• Dir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on this for I think four months now. Before taking it, I had a weird issue where I had spotting that lasted for months. By my first week on Falmina, the weird spotting went away. However, I started bleeding a few days before my first round of placebos, and then my first period on the pills was absolute hell. I missed classes due to excruciating cramps and uncontrollable bleeding. I used both NyQuil and Tylenol but still rolled with pain for the better part of a week. Despite that, every month since has been absolutely lovely. Since starting Falmina, my libido has risen considerably, which is nice for both me and my partner. On top of that, the pills have fixed the issue that I originally took them for (except the bad period)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2016

For Birth Control "This pill did not work well with my body at all. Before, my cramps were pretty bad, and I had heavy bleeding for about 3 to 5 days of my period, but I took Aleve, and it made it bearable. I've only taken this pill for about a week, and I can already tell it is not helping with my cramps or bleeding in the slightest. It made my flow lighter, but the cramps and the back pains were worse than when I was not on the pill. My period would normally end in 5 days max, and it's still going and does not appear to be ceasing anytime soon. I read the reviews and was like, 'Okay, I'm gonna try it anyway,' but I clearly should have listened. My period was bad enough for 5 days, imagine having it for longer with horrible back pains and cramps."

• Izz...
• March 26, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was prescribed Falmina because I was having too many heavy periods and was anemic, and also because I always got bad cramps and headaches. The first month was fine, but the second month it seemed to just stop working. I had horrible cramps, heavy bleeding, and my hemoglobin (iron) levels have dropped. I'm constantly tired and have lost all sense of self-motivation. Also, I'm getting significantly more breakouts than I ever have before."

• Liz...
• July 17, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for over 2 months now, and good news, I have not gotten pregnant (my partner and I stopped using the withdrawal method and condoms). But that is the only thing I like about this pill. The first month I was on the pill, I was fine, I had no complications, but right after I started my second pack, I got my first period, and it lasted 10 days, and it was heavy and crampy every day. (Usually it was only heavy and crampy the first day, and usually, it was only 5 days.) I then started getting awful mood swings where I was angry and upset all the time. I am going to switch my pill at the end of the 3 months."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 6, 2018

For Birth Control "I had severe cramps and leg pain to the point I had to sit in very hot baths and burn my skin to feel better. With Falmina, the first year not bad, I was up and walking with a super mild cramp. BUT, I started losing hair, gaining weight, depression, mood swings, and panic attacks. In year two, I noticed I started to get pimples (I'll get a pimple once every four months, maybe), and my leg pain came back, and I would get the pain before my period."

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2021

For Birth Control "I really don't like this Falmina pill. I’ve been on a period the entire 3-month trial on this pill. I’m cramping every day like I’m going to have a period. I decided to stop taking it for a week to have withdrawal bleeding and start a new pack — I had no bleeding for 5 days, and then I’m having a period again on the active pills! I’m definitely going back to Sprintec, I just can't handle the mood swings. However, when you’re chronically anemic, I’ll take mood swings over unnecessary blood loss 80-90% of the month."