Jolessa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• hyp...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2015

For Birth Control "Finished my second pack and had a much better experience. I left a rather bad review after the first, because of the almost constant bleeding. However, after finishing the second pack, I have a much better review. Only spotted lightly once and had a short, although heavy for two days, period on the white pills. JUST GET THROUGH THE FIRST PACK! It gets better, I promise."

• TJ9...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 12, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Since being put on Jolessa by my gyno about a year ago, I have experienced mood swings, increased appetite, excessive weight gain, and most of all, extreme fatigue. No matter how much sleep or rest I get, I am ALWAYS tired. I actually only feel well-rested and energized when I'm on my period (which makes no sense!). Needless to say, I won't be using this birth control much longer. The only good thing that has come out of my experience with Jolessa is lighter periods. My horrible cramping is still the same though. Heavy periods and horrible cramping are the reason my gyno put me on this birth control! VERY disappointed."

• Anonymous
• April 9, 2011

For Birth Control "I've been on Jolessa for a year now, and I love it. I was put on the pill due to my severe leg cramps/pains during my period. They were so bad that I would be absent from school for 3 days every month. The first 2 packs of the pills I spotted for 2 of the 3 months, mostly just light, but sometimes it got heavy. But once I started my 3rd pack, everything was great. I didn't spot at all, and when I did get my period, it was very short and light. Plus, no leg pains at all. I really like this birth control."

• Ano...
• December 19, 2018

For Birth Control "Horrible experience with this birth control. Had intense cramping start within the first week, and it has only gotten worse. It’s a constant dull aching pain with waves of extreme stabbing pains all day, every day. After 8 weeks, I am calling it quits. Also, I started my period after 4 weeks... it was strange. However, I did not experience any weight gain as many others have... overall, would not recommend at all. Stay away!"

• ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2022

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have only taken this birth control for 1 month and a week. And now I have nonstop bleeding. I am currently still bleeding. I have been bleeding for two weeks straight. I have no health issues. Never have, and I have never had any issues with my period nor bleeding."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I wanted a BC that stopped my periods, and this did it for me, so I'm happy about that. The downside is weight gain. I gained about 10 pounds over the past year. I exercise daily (personal trainer), and I eat healthy. No matter what kind of diet 'cut' I do... nothing changes. Also, my hormonal acne is insane. My skin consultant offered a routine to help me minimize my breakouts, but even still, they happen. So while I no longer have a cycle and cycle pain, I have an extra 10 lbs and hormone acne. Guess you get to pick your poison."

• Med...
• April 4, 2012

For Birth Control "I've been on Jolessa for 2 months now. I've been spotting for a month straight. My doctor put me on Motrin 600, 3 times a day for 5 days, and that was supposed to help stop the spotting. It did make it lighter, but after the 5th day, I had really bad cramping, and spotting went to a heavier flow. I'm going to try and hang in there because the pills did increase my breast size, which is great for someone that's 31 and wearing 34A. Hoping the spotting would stop soon since I start my 3rd month in a couple of days."

• Anonymous
• September 28, 2011

"It's amazing not having a period every month, but there are some downsides to this pill. It took me about 6 months to not have spotting. I had a lot of spotting for several days at a time when I first started, but now that has stopped. I started getting these big red pimples that my dermatologist called cysts and said this pill may be the cause of them, since I never had them before. I also gained 20 pounds. I work out regularly, and my diet hasn't changed. The plus side: my breasts got bigger."

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2011

"Well, just wanted to add I'm 45 years old and have been on birth control since 19. I'm healthy for my age, see my gynecologist, and never smoked. I stumbled on Jolessa by accident. My chemist gave me Jolessa because they ran out of my usual brand. After the first 3 months, what a difference in weight loss. I lost 7 pounds and have been on it 1 year and lost 17 pounds. I chew the pill with food at dinner time because I have trouble taking pills. Also, I take the pill straight through. I don't stop after the inactive pills, I continue with the active pills and never have my menstrual cycle at all. My doctor suggested it."

• buf...
• October 16, 2011

"I have been on Jolessa for three years. I have loved this, however, I have gained 40 lbs while on this birth control. I just stopped the birth control today, and I am hoping I can lose some of the weight I gained."

• Ang...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been taking Jolessa since October 2016. I have only had a few months this whole time that I did not spot or bleed heavily. I have bad cramps during my period and clotting while on this pill. I noticed that my sex drive is much less, and I am drier during sex. I was not like this before I started taking this. It does prevent pregnancy. I am not sure if it is worth taking anymore. I recently found out I have a corn intolerance, and microcrystalline cellulose is in this pill. My skin is super dry, and I did gain weight. Some of these symptoms could be perimenopause since I am 45. I did read that it is supposed to help prevent those symptoms, but it has not for me."

• ver...
• May 31, 2011

For Birth Control "I have been on birth control for over 16 years now. I started with pills at 18, then Depo shot for 5 years, and now back to pills. I was on Seasonique and was okay. I switched gyno, and to help with copay, she recommended Jolessa. I tried it and have been on it for almost 6 months now. I have been PMS'ing since I started. Breasts are constantly sore, severe mood swings, headaches, and not to mention 10 pounds weight gain. I have always exercised and eat right. I am definitely switching!"

• Anonymous
• April 27, 2016

For Birth Control "Do not take Jolessa. I have always been 126 lbs, 6 months after taking Jolessa, my weight is 132 lbs. My period got worse after 3 months of taking Jolessa. It lasted 12 days and was a very heavy period. I do not recommend these birth control pills."

• Ano...
• January 19, 2011

For Birth Control "I am halfway through my first pack, and so far I love it. No bleeding or nausea. No weight gain. My gynecologist suggested I take birth control because I'm a wreck when I get my period-terrible cramps that nothing helps, loss of appetite, extreme fatigue. Hopefully, I'll have a lighter period (my period lasts 5-7 days) when I finish the pack and no cramps, fatigue, or headaches."

• Anonymous
• October 14, 2009

For Birth Control "I've been on Jolessa for about 45 days now. My insurance wouldn't approve the original brand, which my RN mother-in-law says is better, but I've read about other women spotting on Seasonique too, so it's probably more personal experience. Light spotting at least every few days, and I still got a period even after my first month, which lasted about 10 days as opposed to my short, but very painful ones. On the plus side, I didn't even know the period was coming like I usually do: no severe cramps, mood swings, PMS, etc. On the downside, I have zero sex drive. But overall, I feel very 'calm' with less anxiety. Not sure about weight gain, perhaps a few pounds, but I'm making an extra effort to eat better and exercise."

• Do...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I have always been 110-112 lbs, and then after starting Jolessa, almost immediate weight gain of 7-8 lbs even though I am still just as active and eat very healthy. My sex drive is non-existent now since these awful pills. The only reason I went on them in the first place is to get my period every 3 months. Well, it took me at least 7 months for that to happen because the first few months I still got my period every single month, and the spotting lasted for weeks at a time. I also have no patience anymore and can easily snap when this would have been totally out of character for me. I am switching back to my previous birth control this month finally."

• Ks0...
• May 2, 2011

For Birth Control "I took Jolessa for a year. Everything was fine, and I loved not having my period every month. After a while, it did make me gain 5-10 lbs, and I had acne towards the end of the year. I had to change to a different birth control. I hate that I had to leave Jolessa behind, but I can't stand the acne or the weight, even if it was moderate. Just try it for yourself, 4 periods a year is very nice."

• Anonymous
• November 9, 2010

"I started Jolessa 6 months ago. The first pack went like I had expected. I did have weight gain, as well as acne, which I never had before. The second pack was where everything went wrong. I bled the whole entire pack. Yep, I'm getting off this medicine."

• Anonymous
• July 29, 2010

"Started on Jolessa over a year ago. It caused me to have acne. I have to use a daily face wash now, and I've never had to do that before. Also, the bleeding is really bad. Every time I finish the last 2 weeks of the second month, my period comes. Some days it's heavy, some days it's light, and it typically lasts until I start a new pack. I have to keep a ready stock of pads available at all times. The longest the period lasted was almost 3 months. My doctor decided I should go back to Seasonique. I only changed because of the copay difference. It's worth paying the extra $40 to me. I am on my last week and a half of Jolessa and I can't wait to get the new pill and be done with this one. I won't ever take it again."

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2012

"I wanted to take this medicine to deal with period-related migraines. I have been bleeding for the last 15 days. I have never had a bad reaction to a birth control pill before. It is distressing. My doctor has taken me off this medication and switched me to a higher dose pill."

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2011

For Birth Control "I am very happy with Jolessa. I switched from Seasonique due to the cost difference. I had a little spotting when I switched brands, and that is all I have had. The only side effect I notice is a slight increase in breakouts, but nothing too bad. I would recommend it to anyone looking to have fewer periods a year!"

• Cle...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 6, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on the BC pill since 13 years old for severe periods. I'm now 43. My previous OB-GYN put me on Jolessa two months after I gave birth last year. My previous prescription of Kelnor worked wonderfully, and I told her that. Still, she insisted on giving me this garbage. I've had the worst experience with this pill. It hasn't helped at all. I've had my most recent period for a month and a half now with terrible pain and an incredible amount of huge blood clots. A month after starting Jolessa, I started having random horrible cramps without bleeding. I would occasionally have spotting with or without pain. I ditched that OB-GYN and am about to start a different prescription thanks to my PCP, who I trust completely."

• aun...
• July 10, 2011

For Birth Control "I started this birth control because I hate my period. I was on it for about a month and a half, and I felt horrible. I had serious mood swings, making me so mean and a totally different person. I also had terrible cramping and a loss of libido. I was taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen for acne and thought that this would keep my acne at bay. Um, no, I was wrong, I broke out everywhere! So I decided to go back to my old birth control, and I am back to normal again."

• Ilo...
• January 20, 2018

For Birth Control "I was put on Depo after having my first son. Never been on birth control before. Gained about 15 pounds after having him and couldn't shake it. Switched me to Jolessa and gained another 40 pounds. Before I had my son, I was 120 lbs. Now on Jolessa, two years later, 190. Exercise, diet, cut out soda and alcohol, dairy, and sugar. Nothing. Nothing will make the weight drop. Going to stop taking this soon. I would rather have a period every month and use condoms than feel like this."

• Cat...
• January 13, 2018

For Birth Control "I would not recommend this at all. I’m a healthy 18-year-old. I took Jolessa to stop painful periods, and I was only on this for a month before I stopped. I stopped taking it because it gave me a pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). I would highly avoid this birth control."