Levora for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• Viv...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 27, 2016

"I've been on it for about a year, and well, I did gain about 10-15 pounds, and what's worse is that it makes me lazy and exhausted all the time. It does have some benefits, like not getting pregnant, it made my face clear up and glow, also regular short and light periods, and I did in fact notice my boobs get bigger, which I did not mind. Once I noticed my weight gain, I had to make healthier choices and definitely work out. I just don't like that it makes me tired. I read on here that it affects your sex drive. I've never had a problem with mine. I do believe everybody reacts to it differently."

• Tex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2016

"On this pill for a couple of months. I had heavy bleeding for the first solid month. I started having anxiety and bouts of depression. I have never felt that way on a BC pill before. I would have stomach problems to where I would vomit or have diarrhea. I chalked up everything to just having a baby at first, but soon realized it was the pills. I immediately quit taking them and had my old prescription filled. The pills just did not mix well for me. I was on Sprintec for 4.5 years and never had a problem!"

• AFa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 3, 2016

"So, I'm writing this after a 6-year period of use from age 15 to 21. It definitely did its job since I've never been pregnant. It made my periods lighter and my cramps very minor, which is great. No significant weight gain or loss. No mood swings. (In fact, I'd say that my emotional state became even LESS sensitive than before.) But man, was it KILLING my sex drive! And on the rare occasion when I actually was feeling aroused, my vagina wouldn't even self-lubricate! Nothing going on down there whatsoever. It was a shitty situation for both me and my partner. Strangely enough, the pill also dulled my sense of smell. So yeah, the pill did its job, but overall, it changed other things in ways that really concerned me. Glad to be off of it."

• Ais...
• December 29, 2016

"I took this mainly for easing the pain of periods and then got into a relationship later on. It has definitely kept me from getting pregnant and shortened my periods by days, but I've gained at least fifteen pounds and I have gotten insanely emotional. It's really miserable."

• Anonymous
• October 13, 2016

"I switched from having the implant (Implanon) and have been taking Levora for a little over 3 weeks now. While I had the implant, I had constant dark discharge, had depression, very low sex drive, not being able to get wet, and weight gain (and I am an extremely active person). Since I've been on Levora, I have gotten more sensitive and get irritated easily, but other than that, nearly everything was fixed! I feel my sex drive is coming back and my discharge is completely back to normal. I also am able to get wet during sex. Still no change in weight, though, but I think this pill has definitely helped me overall. Plus, it's working by not getting me pregnant."

• Car...
• April 13, 2014

"I began Levora to help control my migraines that are caused by a significant drop in estrogen on or right before my period. Although they worked for the migraines, I started to notice symptoms like extreme moodiness, crying, frustration, etc. within the first month, but figured my body was just getting used to it since this is the first birth control I've been on. Three months later, it got worse, and I also had problems with water weight, a huge increase in acne, and terrible dry spots all over my face. The emotions got so bad it was affecting my relationship, so I had to stop."

• Hon...
• July 19, 2018

"Seriously the worst birth control I've used! It's done its purpose of preventing pregnancy, but the side effects are horrible! Ever since being on Levora, it's been nothing but a negative experience. I get very fatigued, nauseous, and have severe migraines. I'm 20 years old and never had high blood pressure until I got on this pill. I have horrible mood swings and anxiety. My fiancé and I have noticed a big change in my emotions. I can be totally fine one moment, then be crying the next or be very hostile! I will get heart palpitations and shortness of breath out of nowhere. It didn't help with reducing cramping pain at all while being on my cycle, in fact, it felt so much worse than before. I experience severe vaginal dryness, which makes sex very painful during and after! Never had a problem with lubrication at all until this pill, and it's definitely not related to arousal. I do not recommend this pill at all! Getting off of it ASAP!!!"

• Anonymous
• October 26, 2010

"I have been taking Levora for the past 6 months or so. I LOVE IT. I have no severe side effects except tender breasts sometimes. Sex drive has also definitely increased. The only problem I have with Levora is that when it's time to take the 'reminder' pills, it takes a few days to get my period... it always scares me... but so far, my period has always come. ALL IN ALL, I'M VERY HAPPY WITH LEVORA."

• Anonymous
• December 28, 2011

"I had very few side effects using Levora. Since I took the pill in the evening, I rarely ever felt nauseous. No change in weight. My PMS symptoms were never bad to begin with, but my periods became a bit lighter than normal. My skin didn't improve or get worse. However, after two months, I've decided to switch to another pill with a lower dosage because of this pill's emotional effects. Little things that would normally slightly upset me for a few seconds started to make me cry or be really weepy for an extended period of time. I often can't explain why I'm so upset and don't feel in control of my emotions. I'm not sure that I would change pills if I were single at this time, but my moods have really started to affect my relationship."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2017

"I have been on Levora for just over a month. My emotions feel the same as always, and my face has been totally blemish-free, so that is awesome (where I used to have period breakouts). But these BOOBS!! They itch SO bad!! I assume it is because they are growing (I read that it can be a side effect), but I work at a high school, and it's not exactly appropriate to constantly have your hand inside your shirt to scratch your boobs. Kinda wanna rip my nipples off, hard to even wear clothes because they are so sensitive! Ugh!! Otherwise, no spotting or mood swings, and hoping that in three months' time, I won't have to pluck my chin as much! That will be the big deciding factor on keeping up with this pill!"

• Kat...
• March 13, 2015

"I love this stuff! I've had no bad side effects at all. I have painless periods now, when before I used to be in bed all day from period pains. The only bad thing I've noticed is that some months I will be very moody while on my period. I also notice that the morning after taking the first pill of each pack I feel a bit nauseous when waking up, but it goes away within a few minutes (which is normal when taking anything with hormones). I started taking this pill when I was 18 at a 34D cup size, I am now 20 years old, wearing a 32DDD. I think this pill definitely had to do something with making my boobs grow, but hey, I'm not complaining!"

• Chr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 26, 2014

"I've used Levora for almost a year now. I do have a heavier period, however, they seem to be getting lighter, which freaked me out at first until I learned that is what this pill is supposed to do. When I do get my period, I tend to get more moody and angry, but when I start the new pack, this moodiness ends. As for birth control, I find it works very well."

• Luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2018

"Terrible experience! Levora is a very dangerous birth control! After only 3 weeks of taking this birth control, I experienced shortness of breath, very acute chest pain, and headaches. Prior to taking Levora, I was in very good health. I work out 3 times a week, and I am in pretty good shape. I never had headaches, absolutely never experienced chest pain or shortness of breath. After only 3 weeks of taking Levora, I was very scared! The chest pain was so strong that it would wake me up at night, and I could not sleep! After 3 weeks of using this pill, I stopped. Please do NOT take this pill! It’s extremely dangerous! I had a CT scan to verify if there were any blood clots in my lungs and a radiology of my legs! This birth control is the worst and will give you serious health issues! PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IT!"

• ash...
• November 30, 2011

"I've been on and off birth control for 5 years, and I was on Levora for a couple of months before I decided I didn't want to be on any birth control. I recently started taking Levora again, but I quickly remembered why I stopped taking it before: HORRIBLE breast tenderness and swelling, to the point where I'm constantly thinking about how bad my breasts hurt. It's hard to concentrate or move or do anything because they're always hurting, just wondering if anyone else experienced this and if so, if it goes away at some point? If not, I have to get off of this!"

• jes...
• January 15, 2012

"I had been taking Levora for almost two years but decided to stop because I realized many negative aspects could be contributed to it. Yes, it was a successful birth control because I never got pregnant, but I developed acne for the first time in my life (I'm 21). The acne could not be contributed to anything else - I'm a healthy and active vegetarian with an esthetician for a mother. I also had no sex drive, which was my first major red flag that something serious was out of whack. I also went from a D to an F cup - cool for my boyfriend but not for my wardrobe. It was almost impossible to lose weight. However, periods were short, with no cramps or spotting, and I never got pregnant. I switched to the lower-dose Lutera this week."

• Lev...
• April 9, 2017

"This is the worst ever. I'm crazy - I cry all the time and I've only been on it for 3 weeks and have had a 3-week bleeding cycle. I have little clots coming at least once a day. My partner thinks it's better to be off of it and just use condoms!!! Terrible pill, DON'T TAKE IT..."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2013

"I've been taking Levora for about 6 months. It does its job - prevents pregnancy. But I have gained weight, become depressed, and I have a LOT of acne when I used to have a clear face. On the plus side, though, my periods are light and on time every month. I also don't experience cramps, when I used to throughout my entire period."

• Amy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2020

"I've been using Levora for 4 months now and have really seen a difference in my period. It's lighter, and I already had a light period to begin with, so this was a concern as I went on birth control since I have experienced other brands make my period heavier. I also believe my general PMS has seen improvements. However, I haven't noticed a difference in bloating. All in all, a big fan. Bear in mind, as many of us know, what works for one woman's body might be terrible for another's."

• Bit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 25, 2016

"I have been using birth control for going on 4 years, 16-20. I got on them for the purpose of having extremely heavy periods with horrible cramps and acne. I took Levora for about 2 years (no sexual activity), and I took it nonstop to completely stop my period. Bad idea. I had breakthrough bleeding and severe cramps for over 3 months of heavy bleeding. They put me on the strongest pill possible after that to try to stop my period from the continuous bleeding, didn't work, although I did lose a lot of weight. For the last year and a half, I've been sexually active, and the strongest pill didn't work, so they put me back on Levora with a seasonal period, and I haven't gotten pregnant and my acne is good and my period is gone! Other than every season."

• Kaw...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 20, 2013

"To those of you experiencing side effects within the first 3 months-I would advise you to stay on it and see if the side effects subside. For the first 2 months or so, I had persistent crying for no reason at all (my boyfriend was unbelievably confused), but that went away after 2 months. Also, I had terrible, painful, oozing acne all over my face ever since about 4th grade, but after a few months of Levora, my skin is perfect. I have people constantly asking me what my secret is! My sex drive has stayed the same. I gained 20 lbs almost right away, but my pants still fit, so it's not a major problem for me. My only issue is with spotting and breakthrough bleeding. Going to the doc tomorrow to talk about that."

• Sci...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2017

"I've been on it for a month and a half, and prior, I had very little issues with depression other than small bouts that hardly count as depression. I have had anxiety, and being on this pill has made it worse, way worse, and it has made me become depressed. I've read through the comments about this pill, and it seems like many people have been experiencing depression. This pill didn't work for me, and the other pill didn't work great for me either. Messed up my hormones too much, luckily, it didn't change my sex drive, but it caused me to just sit there and cry or do nothing. Weekends, I feel like doing nothing but sleep. I'm not that old, only 19, and have never had any hormone issues before this pill. I don't recommend it."

• WNJ...
• January 16, 2017

"I took the Depo-Provera shot starting from 16-20. I absolutely loved the shot other than not ever really knowing when my period was going to be. I actually lost weight on the shot, and my breasts grew larger than before. I had a great sex drive as well. I switched to the Levora pill simply for the fact that I knew I wanted to become pregnant one day and knew if I took the shot for too long that it might affect that. I chose Levora because I only have four periods a year (which is great!). However, I have been taking this pill for three and a half years, and I have noticed some negative side effects. I have been slowly, over time, gaining weight. I also never used to have acne, and I have some acne problems now. I also have a low sex drive and difficulty staying wet."

• Eid...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 14, 2016

"I've been on the Levora pill for 3.5 years now. My breasts never got any bigger, and I got a bit of acne that I ended up getting medication for. My periods have been really light, as others are saying. However, I'm an athlete and have just been diagnosed with osteopenia (early onset of osteoporosis), and I'm only 22. Basically, the Levora has inhibited my calcium intake for almost 4 years, so my bones are becoming less dense. Getting off of the pill immediately."

• Miy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2019

"Being on Levora for 3 months. I’ve experienced a lot of acne, lots of weight gain, which is not good because I’m a diabetic. My period came late. I’ve suffered from depression, but these past 3 months, my mood swings have been off the chain. So unfortunately, I’m stopping Levora. Maybe try something different, because this is not it!!!"

• suz...
• July 3, 2015

"I just started taking Levora. I am wondering if the bad feeling is going to go away. In the mornings when I brush my teeth, I feel like I want to vomit. It gives me the feeling as if I am pregnant, and I am waiting to see if this is going to continue, else I really have to stop taking it."