Jolessa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 18, 2015

For Birth Control "I got on Jolessa because I get horrible migraines when I get my period, so having it just 4 times a year is much better than 12/13 (I got it every 22 days). I gained a little weight, but other than that, I love it. I've never had any issues with other side effects, and I've been on it for a year and a half."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking Jolessa in May 2018, and it worked very well for me until recently. I started Jolessa because I had really bad cramps while on my period and heavy bleeding, Jolessa seemed to fix that problem where I never really had any cramps and had a very light period. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed that I was spotting, which I had never had on this birth control before, but I thought it was normal. Then, I started to have awful cramps to the point where it would bring me to tears. After this went on for about three weeks, I made an appointment with my OBGYN for an ultrasound, where she found that Jolessa caused me to have a blood clot in my uterus. Ever since I stopped taking Jolessa, my problems have stopped, and I’m hopeful that my blood clot will dissolve by my next ultrasound appointment."

• Ban...
• December 14, 2019

For Birth Control "So far, I am 4 days from finishing up my 2nd month of Jolessa, and I am miserable. I have been on my period since the day I started my 2nd month, and it just keeps getting heavier. I feel like it's never going to stop. I am moody, mentally unstable, super depressed, my cramps are starting to get worse and worse with every day. So far, not happy at all, and all the doctor can tell me is to stick with it."

• Mor...
• October 2, 2020

For Birth Control "Was on Jolessa birth control for a year and recently stopped taking it because of side effects. I had very frequent migraines that lasted 2-3 days. I lost my appetite and 10 pounds, as someone who is already very skinny, it was concerning. As far as acne, it cleared up a lot until the last three months I was on it, I started getting monster pimples that were painful. I got the chills and fevers almost every day. My boobs got a full cup size bigger, so that's something to look forward to! I also experienced pain during sex and itching in nether regions while on this. I've tried 4 birth controls, and none of them have worked out, so you may experience fewer or more side effects."

• Jun...
• February 16, 2014

For Birth Control "This has been better than past birth control pills that I have used. I have been on Jolessa for probably 1 1/2 years. I like that you only get 4 periods a year, however, I have noticed my sexual drive decrease the longer I have been on it, and my sensitivity to sex has decreased. Other than that, I like the pill."

• Rox...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 19, 2017

For Birth Control "6 years I've been on this pill. It's a great pill if you hate having a period every month. But being 22 is a lot different than being 16, and my body just isn't liking the pill anymore. Main cons - heavy bleeding, ZERO sex drive. Cons of taking the pill in the 1st to 3 years - painful sex due to vaginal dryness, slight nausea if taken in the morning. Cons at the end & why I'm stopping (4-6 years) - hair loss (just more hairs come out when I would brush it), more pee breaks, breakthrough bleeding, cramps & spotting when climaxing, & spotting during vigorous workouts. Pros - never got pregnant, stable mood, no breakouts, hair thinner on arms & legs. I never had spotting in between packs (until now) or gained any weight, & I'm pretty sedentary."

• Eli...
• April 30, 2015

For Birth Control "I went on this pill so that I didn't have to have my period every month, but within the first 2 weeks, I gained 10 pounds. I've been on it for 4 months now, and for 2 months straight, I was spotting every single day. I tried absolutely everything to lose the weight, including dramatic changes, and nothing has worked. I am now having a full period, so I am going off the pill because it doesn't seem to be effective. My face did get better while on it, but nothing is worth the emotional unstableness and weight gain I am experiencing."

• Ak1...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for over 7 months now, and I don't have much good to say. While it has been 100% effective for me as a contraceptive, the side effects have not been easy to handle. During the first 3-month pack, I gained 7 pounds, had breast tenderness, nausea, headaches every day, acne, spotting, and a never-resting appetite. That was 3 months straight. Now, at 7 months, I have lost all the weight I gained, I only have occasional headaches, no nausea, and no spotting. But the acne is still here and absolutely horrible! I've never had acne before I started using this birth control, and now it's all over my face and not going away with anything! I'll hopefully be switching at my next yearly exam."

• Fea...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Jolessa since 2016, and I’ve had some weird side effects from it. During the 3rd month, I would experience weird brown discharge and very slight bleeding for the whole month, which causes me to wear very thin liners for an entire month. I would also experience slight cramping, but nothing too terrible, and it isn’t an everyday thing. Other than these two effects, I don’t have any other complaints about Jolessa. (With the out-of-pocket expense, I found a coupon that does save me quite a bit on the pill itself, so I don’t actually spend that much every 3 months, but that’s how much it would normally cost.)"

• tha...
• October 5, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on Jolessa since I was 17, and I'm now 23, and I absolutely love it! I had breakthrough bleeding the first month, but after that, only four periods a year, and they only last 2 days, 3 at the most. I recently changed doctors and got Camrese, and I hate it! I've been spotting the whole first month. At the end of the month, I had a full five-day period. I'm switching back to Jolessa. I thought that Jolessa and Camrese were the same, but they are not."

• Anonymous
• September 27, 2009

For Birth Control "I just started my second pack of Jolessa. I started using this birth control because I was having migraines every period, so hopefully I will only have period-induced migraines every three months. I too experienced a lot of spotting during my end of the 2nd to the beginning of the 3rd month, almost 3 weeks. And my period did have some pretty good cramps but only lasted three days. Overall, I am glad I no longer have the monthly periods or migraines."

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Switched from Tri-Sprintec because of side effects. Started Jolessa. The first 7 weeks were great, no side effects, no issues. I'm now ten weeks in. I started spotting at the end of week 7, which was normal, but it kept getting heavier. I've been bleeding heavily for 14 days now, longer than any of my periods before birth control. I've also had cramps so bad that they caused vomiting, which has never happened before. I'm nearly doubled over in pain half the day and constantly nauseous. I saw one doctor, they told me to stick with the pill, so I did, but my symptoms only continued to get worse, so I got a second opinion from a doctor trained in this field. She recommended stopping the pill. So, I did, the bleeding is the same after being pill-free for three days. I've been really sick: nausea and headache. Starting Jolessa was great, and I thought it was helping, but if I knew it would have been such a nightmare, I never would have gone on this pill."

• Anonymous
• March 2, 2012

For Birth Control "It took 2 months for my body to adjust to the pill. I spotted frequently during those 2 months. I experienced some mood changes, which is a side effect. It got bad enough that I had to switch to a different birth control. I couldn't handle the constant 'sad' feeling. If it hadn't been for that experience, I would've stayed on Jolessa."

• Anonymous
• December 13, 2010

For Birth Control "I have finished my first pack and started on my second pack. I absolutely love this birth control. I have had no extra weight gain (I'm a steady 120), I have had no acne breakouts, I haven't spotted, and my periods are light. I was so nervous to try it, but I'm glad I did. Like they say, it all depends on how it interacts with your body, so try it for yourself."

• Vee...
• January 16, 2013

For Birth Control "I first got on Jolessa because the menstrual cramps I suffered each period were horrible. I haven't had any cramps or spotting since starting the pill, other than the obvious period-related ones when that time finally does roll around. I'm mostly happy with this brand! However, one thing I have noticed since meeting my boyfriend and becoming sexually active with him is that this pill kills sex drive dramatically. I gave it a good rating because I'm pleased with its performance, but I'll be switching for a more healthy sex life with someone that I care deeply for."

• Moc...
• March 24, 2013

For Birth Control "I am on my 2nd pack, I recently switched from Seasonique. I am happy with both, I don't see any differences between one or the other. This is a great product since you only get a period every 3 months."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 10, 2018

For Birth Control "I love this birth control pill. I haven’t had any issues, and it does its job, besides darkening discharge a couple of weeks before the period pills. I think this is a small price to pay to have a period every three months (I often don’t even get a period). I highly recommend this birth control if you’re considering a three-month prescription!"

• Jai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for a month and gained 12 lbs! I went from 135 lbs to 147 lbs, and I look like I am 6 months pregnant! I am constantly hungry, and I continue my workout regimen, but I have decided this is simply not worth looking and feeling like the Goodyear Blimp!"

• Lin...
• January 29, 2016

For Birth Control "Started taking Jolessa after using the NuvaRing and spotting almost non-stop. Jolessa does just fine at preventing pregnancy, and I have not had any other horrible side effects that others have had EXCEPT I literally gained 10-12 lbs the first month I took it. I have been on it for 7 months, and no matter how much I exercise and watch what I eat, I cannot shed any of this extra weight. I have always been able to maintain or lose weight, but not while taking this particular BC. I am switching to TriNessa next week, and hopefully will be able to lose what I have gained while on Jolessa."

• Phi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2016

For Birth Control "Update -- I just started my 6th month of Jolessa. As mentioned in my previous post, I switched because of hormonal migraines. I had a consistent period with variations of heaviness for the first 3 months. It finally went away, skin is clear, I no longer get hormonal migraines. I have no other complaints EXCEPT the weight gain. I've never had problems with weight gain from BC's except for this one...this is ridiculous. I went from 132 to 146 in a couple of months. No matter how much water I drink, work out, use supplements, watch carbs and calories, the weight just keeps trickling on! If the weight doesn't start shedding soon, I'm done! Also, the sugar pill week symptoms? You guessed it...migraines! All week! Ugh."

• kat...
• May 2, 2010

For Birth Control "I love Jolessa! I hated it at first. During the first pack, I bled for about 9 weeks. It was awful. Some days heavy, some days light. I talked to my doctor and decided to hang in there and try the second pack. I am so glad that I did. I had finished bleeding a couple of days before I started the second pack. The second pack worked perfectly. The third pack, which I just finished, worked the same. This period is super light. I kept waiting all week for it to start, and finally, on Friday it did, and it's Sunday, and it might be gone already. I knew one of the side effects was abnormal bleeding that diminished over time... it took 9 weeks... but I would do it all again for only having 4 periods a year. I love Jolessa!"

• sam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 26, 2014

For Birth Control "I started this birth control because my body had a negative reaction to the Depo-Provera shot. I enjoy getting my period every three months, and it's always pretty light. The only bad side effect I have experienced is skin sensitivity. I more easily get acne, and whenever I scratch myself, the marks show. The most prominent example of skin sensitivity comes from my bra. It just hurts so bad at the end of the day that I have to take it off. Otherwise, this has been a great birth control, considering this is the fourth one I've tried."

• Ave...
• June 18, 2015

For Birth Control "Before leaving for a semester abroad, I requested that my doctor give me a birth control where I wouldn't have periods every month. That turned out to be a big mistake. Once I started taking Jolessa, I became much more moody and overall depressed. I started getting zits on my chest and back - something that hasn't happened to me since freshman year of high school! My acne on my face has gotten worse. I gained 10 pounds. I have always been the kind of person that could get away with eating whatever I want (fast food 5 times a week!) and not exercise and never weigh more than 134 pounds, but not anymore. No change after altering dietary and exercising habits. After 5 months taking Jolessa, I'm most definitely switching after I finish this pack."

• Lad...
• June 12, 2017

For Endometriosis "I've been on this for 8 months, and I'm still adjusting. I started last November, and in December I spotted the entire month. My doctor told me to take half the placebos to flush out my system. I missed Christmas Eve and Christmas, it was so heavy and painful. The worst 2 days I've ever had on my period. Round two wasn't so bad, with the exception of one day. I'm halfway through my 3rd package. I've been breaking out like crazy and getting random cramps and bladder infections as I normally would before my period, but I still have another 45 days until placebo week. I might check with my doctor again soon because my body doesn't seem to want to cooperate with this drug. I'm only on this to treat endometriosis. I'm not sexually active."

• Liz...
• August 24, 2015

For Birth Control "I started Jolessa for my heavy periods and have been on it for about a month now. I haven't experienced any spotting, but I have gained 7 lbs (but feel like I appear much larger). I'm depressed, moody, and I have broken out like no other. I am using acne solution products, yet there are pimples all over my face, back, and arms (I had very clear skin to begin with). I honestly would rather have my heavy periods that came every 20 days back than feel the way I do on Jolessa."