Levora and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 2)

• tef...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2015

For Birth Control "This is my 4th month taking Levora. As far as my period goes, it has done wonders. My period used to come and go as it pleased, sometimes staying with me 2 full weeks out of every month, along with raging mood swings and severe cramps. The first two months were horrible, my body hasn't taken birth control in 5 years, so my stomach always felt light cramping. I did have spotting, and my emotions were everywhere. The third month, my cramps only came the first day of my period, but the best was I only bled for 4 days and then light for 2. I can count on my period not coming for 2 weeks! But I still want to find another brand because I now suffer from extreme depression at night, which was never a problem before I took this medication."

• tef...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2015

For Birth Control "This is my 4th month taking Levora. As far as my period goes, it has done wonders. My period used to come and go as it pleased, sometimes staying with me 2 full weeks out of every month, along with raging mood swings and severe cramps. The first two months were horrible, my body hasn't taken birth control in 5 years, so my stomach always felt light cramping. I did have spotting, and my emotions were everywhere. The third month, my cramps only came the first day of my period, but the best was I only bled for 4 days and then light for 2. I can count on my period not coming for 2 weeks! But I still want to find another brand because I now suffer from extreme depression at night, which was never a problem before I took this medication."

• aen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 8, 2016

For Birth Control "This is the first and only birth control I've used, so I can't really compare it to anything else. However, my periods are lighter on Levora, but I do get worse cramps. For the first couple of months taking it, my breasts were tender, but that went away. Levora also caused me to have acne all the time. It's effective and has little side effects, but there might be something better."

• Dre...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 15, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve used Levora for about 11 years now. My skin is super clear. My period comes at the same time every month, and it has not caused me to gain any weight or anything. My period is super regular and lasts exactly 3 days. It’s light and manageable, and I only slightly cramp right before it comes, which is great because that's how I know I’m about to get my period. A lot of these negative reviews on this, but it is great for me. I’ve tried other pills and always come back to this one."

• Mpk...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 27, 2021

For Birth Control "Changed my life. Started in high school after trying a bunch of different types that wouldn’t help much with my severe blood loss and acne. My doctor recommended this pill to me to stop my periods completely, and it does it pretty seamlessly! When I do have a period, it's light and only a few days. My skin has been combination and clear ever since, which I’m really grateful for. I can definitely notice a difference in my negative mood swings and cramps when I’m not on it. Also pretty user-friendly! I’m not the most responsible in the world, but I never usually see a difference when I accidentally miss a day or time slot."

• mad...
• May 8, 2017

For Birth Control "Personally, I've had the best experience with this pill. It's done its job for sure. I rarely break out from my periods, and my periods are always light. I really love the fact that I know exactly what day and time I start my period. It helps me a lot with cramps and the level of heaviness in my period, which was why Levora was recommended to me. I've been on this pill for two years now, and I'm very happy! My boyfriend and I, unfortunately, cannot use condoms because of UTIs and other medical reasons for me. This pill definitely makes me feel safe."

• KKl...
• August 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I went on Levora because I wanted to skip and reduce my heavy periods as well as clear up my hormonal acne. At first, my acne cleared, but around 6 months later, my acne returned and seems to be worse, some actually cystic. My periods are still immensely heavy and around 6 days, but I skip my period for 3 months at a time, so I am thankful I have birth control to be able to only have it a few times a year. I get terrible cramps, and even my parents noticed that my moods are inconsistent and that my depression seems to have worsened. I have gained weight that is seemingly impossible to lose, and my sex drive is so low for a teenager. I'm going to stop taking it after this pack and see how my body reacts."

• All...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I did not voluntarily take this, my mother made me because I lost my v-card at 17, but I was fine on it for the first 4-5 months. But I always had pain in my ovary areas, but it was fine. I actually liked it because I didn't have to worry about pregnancy. Now, after 5 months, I began losing my sex drive, I couldn't get wet at all even if I was wanting sex. I began having severe mood swings and was so depressed I didn't want to be alive, and I got the ovary pains so bad I went to the emergency room, and they just said it was nothing. The day I turned 18 is the day I got off. I immediately felt better, and I even had a little sex drive. 4 months off doing FAM birth control, still going strong. But this depends on you, I liked it at first, but not in the long run."

• Avo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2016

For Endometriosis "For endometriosis, I was initially prescribed Lybrel. They stopped manufacturing, so I took Amethyst - the only listed Lybrel generic - for 3 years with side effects of breakthrough bleeding and weight gain. Three weeks ago, the pharmacy gave me this indicating Amethyst is no longer available, which isn't true. This med is horrible. I have been bleeding low flow for two weeks (no period in 5 years), cramps, abdominal bloat, and increased a cup for bra size. Quick changes! The intense mood swings - particularly into rage and depression - have been scary. By indicating Amethyst 'ONLY,' CVS will order and my Dr. called in today. Can't get off this quickly enough. Avoid if you can."

• Mak...
• November 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I took it for 11 months and had to stop due to sudden spotting once a week. My body got used to the progestin and started shedding too much of my lining (what my doc said). I had such a great experience with it, I am sad to see it not work for me anymore! I had my period every 3 months due to how horrible they were in the past, but on this pill, my periods improved a ton. I went from being bedridden for hours to an actual functioning woman. Sure, I had cramps, but they were just normal compared to what I was used to. Periods were shorter but not lighter. My breasts grew a lot as well. Didn't gain any weight other than that. No other symptoms."

• c3c...
• July 29, 2013

For Birth Control "Had to stop after two months. I got depressed and suicidal, constantly crying. I'm normally an extremely happy person, laugh at everything. I got really bad body acne. Painful cramping."

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

For Birth Control "I've been on Levora for a month now. I have gained ten pounds, have acne on my cheek and back, and am experiencing spotting and cramps between periods. I can't stand this pill."

• Pin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 26, 2016

For Birth Control "I got on this birth control to make my periods lighter and easier, yet I got more than that! My acne was cured (moderate acne), now my face is clean. I don't get cramping, and my headaches are gone :)"

• CyL...
• September 19, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "It helped slow my period, but it gave me intense cramps. Will be switching as soon as this pack is up."