Lessina User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2020

For Birth Control "Wow, I was shocked to come on here and find so many women experiencing the same things taking this Lessina medication. I thought it was just me. I, as well, since taking this birth control for three months, have also experienced crying spells and emotional PMS symptoms to the max while taking this medication. Now that I know it’s not just me, I’m done."

• kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2020

For Birth Control "Lessina is making me as manic as I was when I was off my bipolar medicine. I'm having extreme anxiety attacks that wake me up at 3 a.m. every night now. I'm very nauseous and wake up at any time from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. and throw up, this is the first day that I haven't thrown up. I cried and had a manic breakdown over water yesterday. I know it's from this birth control because I was doing a lot better a week ago. I started taking Lessina on Sunday. Now I experience migraines as well as moodiness, really hoping this goes away, but if it doesn't, I'm going to switch. The only pros of this medicine are you get nauseous and can't eat, so your stomach looks flatter. I haven't seen any difference in my boobs, but they're sore as anything. I don't recommend this at all."

• aan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2018

For Birth Control "When I first started this pill in the first month, after a few weeks I broke out like crazy. I am on the second month now and it has gotten a lot better. I haven't broken out yet this month, but I just have some leftover scarring. I haven't had any weight gain and have no effects on mood, but I do have breast tenderness. I had an increase in sex drive my first month, but now it seems to have balanced out. The only thing is if I accidentally miss a day and double up the dose the next day, I will feel extremely nauseous. I was previously on Trinessa Lo and I prefer Lessina over Trinessa."

• Ean...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 2, 2019

For Birth Control "Before taking Lessina birth control, I had really irregular periods. Not having my period for a couple of months, super heavy periods, and the worst cramps. Before taking Lessina, my period used to be 7-8 days. Now I bleed almost on time for 4-6 days, my periods are lighter after the second day, cramps aren't as awful. Although, my period still hasn't lined up with the 28 days. It's more of 30-45 days for me. It's better than missing it months at a time. One thing I'd complain about is I recently stopped taking my birth control (trying to get Nexplanon) and BOY OOOH BOOOY these mood swings. I'm catching myself being so miserable. It's been almost two weeks since I've stopped taking it. Not sure how badly it'll affect me and my periods. Wishing everyone luck."

• Fef...
• February 3, 2015

For Birth Control "It is very good, no side effects. I've been on Depo and Mirena, both of which I do not recommend, but Lessina, no acne, nothing. You might get moody, and as long as you work out, you won't gain or take the pills early mornings."

• Anonymous
• January 31, 2012

For Birth Control "I had to switch to a new contraceptive after being on Depo for 5 years. Since I was used to having no periods on the Depo, my doctor okayed me to take only active pills and never take the placebos. After 4 months, I started getting breakthrough bleeding on and off for the next 6 weeks. It did its job since I am baby-free, but I couldn't keep taking it from all the random bleeding for almost 6 weeks. While on it, I had headaches for the first few weeks, but they subsided. I was definitely more emotional while on it the first couple of months, but that leveled out mostly. I still would cry easier, though. The good thing is that I did seem to have a little bit higher sex drive."

• aim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2019

For Birth Control "The anxiety from this Lessina birth control pill was bad for me. I had to stop taking it. Also, the acne I could tell was getting worse. I was highly stressed. So, people with depression and anxiety should be prepared for how this Lessina could affect you. I haven't been on it long at all, but I stopped almost immediately."

• jba...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2016

For Birth Control "I really like this birth control. I was originally on a different brand of the pill, and it made me bloated and I always felt sluggish. I switched to the NuvaRing, which was not ideal for intercourse, so back to my OB I went. I love Lessina: no weight gain, no bloating, and minimal cramping during my period. I did have the side effect of acne, but I changed my face wash and it cleared right up. I also swear it increases your sex drive, but it could just be me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on a birth control that I really liked, with no side effects, and my pharmacist switched me to this brand, saying it was generic. However, I have had headaches, awful headaches since starting this birth control. I’m always bloated, and my anxiety is through the roof!"

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2021

For Birth Control "My first month on Lessina, I had pretty consistent migraines, which I didn’t have before. After getting over that adjustment hurdle, it’s been great. I used to have really bad joint pain before and after my periods, but after starting Lessina, it’s been super mild, if not non-existent. It has also helped balance my mood. I used to have pretty bad mood swings, which have also subsided over the last few months. When I first started, I read the reviews, which freaked me out a little bit, but remember everyone is different! I have loved my time being on Lessina, and I wish you the best of luck finding something that works!"

• luc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 5, 2021

For Ovarian Cysts "I have been on Lessina for about two years (I'm 18 years old) for ovarian cysts. I've noticed my periods are much lighter and more regular, which is awesome, and haven't had a cyst rupture while on it yet. Though it does regulate everything, I've found that it makes me depressed and makes me gain weight. It works for cysts, but wrecks my body and mind more than I thought it would."

• Mys...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2019

"I am 50 years old. I started getting very sick a week before and the week during my period. My primary doctor diagnosed me as perimenopausal. I found a very nice OB/GYN who put me on Lessina November 30, 2018. The pill stopped my symptoms right away, but as soon as I took the sugar pills, my symptoms came back. So the doctor wants me to try a back-to-back and then try sugar pills again. If I get sick again, I will have to do only active pills, skipping sugars. The downside is I would get more spotting or breakthrough bleeding, but I don’t care. The fact I was so sick, I lost 30 lbs in 3 weeks. It was scary, but the Lessina pills helped so much."

• Gho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2019

For Birth Control "Loved it at first, but now I'm totally over it. The first few days, I got headaches that went away quickly and didn't bother me much. The first week, I was nauseous, that went away and was bearable. The first month went by smoothly. The second month was absolutely bad. Non-stop bleeding. It's not a heavy flow, just light spotting, but three weeks of light spotting is horrible! I've been PMS'ing for three freaking weeks! Fighting with my boyfriend, paranoid anxiety, acne all over my body, AND A HORRIBLE VAGINAL ODOR, it's not going away and makes my boyfriend not want to have sex. So what's the point of birth control if we're not even having sex?! Right now, I haven't bled in three days, which is a miracle, but the smell still lingers and I'm showering three times a day. My doctor keeps telling me to wait three to four months for my body to adjust, but the stench is unbearable and I'm probably going to switch brands."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I was put on Lessina 3 months ago for heavy menstrual bleeding and large clots. The first pack, I did okay with a little spotting and a period that was heavy but less clots. The second month was horrible as far as spotting and the period goes. I spotted (basically a period worth) for the week leading up to my actual period. Then the period was excessively heavy. Now on the third month, I am done with it all. I'm through my first week of active pills and am 'spotting' as heavy as my first day of a period. Heavy enough to wear pads. This is ridiculous, and I would NOT recommend this medication to anyone. I've previously been on Lo Loestrin and plan to go back to that one."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2018

For Birth Control "I was only on this pill for two weeks and immediately discontinued use due to massive weight gain (10 lbs to be exact), mild nausea daily that was similar to morning sickness, that lasted all day, headaches all day, every day, and the kicker, immense chest pain. My friend passed away from a PE directly related to this pill last month (per the coroner). She was 32. Do not take this."

• Gen...
• September 7, 2015

For Ovarian Cysts "I'm on this medicine to help with a current ovarian cyst, but the side effects are pushing me to surgery if living like this is my option. It makes me feel depressed and ready to cry at the drop of a hat, angry, mean, antisocial, and it has absolutely killed my sex drive. I'm on my fourth and last dose because I'm not feeling like this anymore!"

• Sop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2021

For Birth Control "I had a very bad experience from this birth control. I had no issues at first, however, after a month of taking it, I developed intense nausea. I started dry heaving every morning and completely lost my appetite and was unable to eat for about a week. I went to the doctor, and they recommended I stop taking this pill. After a few days of stopping the pill, I felt so much better and was able to start eating again. On top of the nausea, this pill also made me very anxious and irritable. I normally don’t have anxiety. I come to find out all of this was because of this pill. I’m starting to feel like my regular self again after stopping this pill. I do not recommend this to anyone."

• CSc...
• January 25, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was on Seasonique for 3 years and had no problems until one day my birth control decided not to work for me anymore. I bled nonstop for 7 weeks and was in so much pain. I was scared to try a new BC, but Lessina changed everything. I was sick the first week on it, but after that, I was great. I was told to skip the sugar pill because of underlying issues, and so far I just spot every 3 months for a week. I’ve been on this BC for 6 months now, and so far I’m happy I switched."

• Jad...
• May 5, 2021

For Birth Control "Do not take this pill! Since I took this pill, I've been experiencing terrible anxiety and bipolar. It is horrible. I never experienced such a condition, but now I keep thinking about negative thoughts and crying for no reason. And it's been less than 2 weeks! It's insane. And since the 10th day, I got a yeast infection, and now I got a urinary infection and spotting. Honestly, I don't understand why this medicine is still allowed. It's literally so awful for me."

• Mad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2020

For Birth Control "Took this Lessina birth control pill for about 4-5 days and couldn’t stand the abdominal pain I was getting from it, so I stopped. It was so bad I thought it was my appendix. I got acne, and I’ve never had a problem with that, worst cramps ever, abdominal and bowel issues. Going to the doctor in about a week to try something else out."

• ARW...
• November 1, 2016

For Birth Control "I haven't taken any other birth control pills prior to Lessina, but while on it, my extremely heavy, 6-day-long period has subdued to a light, non-painful, 2/3-day period, which to me in itself is amazing. I've been on Lessina for about 7 months, and the only side effects I can notice are that my breasts are always sensitive and about 5-10 pound weight gain. No moody-ness or random crying. I've always had headaches, so I don't think I could tie that in with the BC pills."

• Tha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 15, 2017

For Birth Control "This was the first pill I was put on after getting off the shot. It helped regulate my periods. It's also helped a lot with acne, gave me lighter periods and little to no cramps at all. I ended up switching off for one month and regret it. I love this birth control. I had issues with horrible cramps that were making me throw up, and now those cramps have gone down to an uncomfortable feeling and nothing too painful at all."

• Mya...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2023

For Birth Control "Whatever you do, do not take this. It caused me to bleed excessively during my cycle. I used to take Ortho Tri-Cyclen. My gynecologist wanted to try me on another birth control when I turned 39 years old. I tried Lessina for 2 months, and I will never try it again. I lost so much blood, and I became dizzy. I went to the hospital after I passed out from taking it. I will no longer take it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2019

For Birth Control "It's my 3rd week on Lessina, switching from Junel Fe (which has a different progestin). I had never had serious problems with anxiety until I started these pills. I started having severe migraines like never before, as well as tiredness, leg cramps, and outbursts of anger. I tried it out and now know these aren't for me. I don't feel normal, so I will be finding another form of contraception. Worst birth control I've had thus far."

• Ken...
• September 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Lessina for about 6 or 7 months. At first, I was pretty content with this birth control. I have tried other brands, but most had no effect on the heaviness of my period, which is why I was taking the pill to begin with. One of the definite pros of this pill is that I had absolutely no acne at all. I’m 18 years old, and before starting on this pill, I had some acne, I rarely got acne while on this pill. If you are taking it for acne-related reasons, then I would suggest this pill. The downside is that it caused me to gain about 12 pounds within around 7 months. It may not seem like that much, but it really adds up for a teenager. My mood swings weren’t easy either, everything would set me off, and I was constantly angry. I’m switching to Junel birth control now. Given the reviews from it, I am somewhat nervous. Overall, this birth control mostly helped with my period, making it shorter but still pretty heavy."