Levora and Depression: What Users Say

• Add...
• April 12, 2019

For Birth Control "Been on Levora contraceptive pill for 3 years! Beginning, it was rough—spotted for a while and was very emotional and a bit depressed. However, once that period passed and my body was used to the hormones, my skin cleared completely. I lost probably 10 lbs. Period went from 4 to 5 days long to 3 days exactly! Changed my life :)"

• Nor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2013

For Birth Control "I never write reviews, but I decided to share my experience with everyone on this birth control. I was so freaked out when I got this birth control because I saw all of these horrible reviews: depression, weight gain, etc. I have had nothing but an amazing experience on this. I have been happier, my weight is finally staying in one range and not fluctuating, I even lost a few pounds (nothing serious, but it did not make me gain). It has really been amazing, and I think that if the reviews scare you, just try it. You can always switch. I was terrified, but everyone has a different body and reacts differently. You never know, this might be the best thing for you."

• Anonymous
• October 25, 2009

For Birth Control "It does the job, obviously, I haven't been pregnant. But I have mood swings like I've never had before. I get anxious and/or depressed. Most depressingly, my sex drive has all but disappeared. Sex is uncomfortable, sometimes painful, and I seem incapable of naturally lubricating. I used to be able to have sex every day if I wanted to and orgasm almost every time-not now."

• Anonymous
• May 14, 2010

For Birth Control "I have used Levora for a long period of time and never had any issues to speak of. My appetite stayed low, and my sex drive was better than without the pill. My weight was easier to maintain, and it never shot up like with other pills I have used. My periods were also not only always on time but became lighter and shorter the longer I was on it. When I came off of it over this last year, I gained about 50 pounds, but in that time frame, I also had knee surgery, so my activity dropped drastically from normal. I don't think I can complain about anything regarding this form of contraception. Didn't have migraines, depression, or anything of the other symptoms/side effects."

• Lee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Levora for exactly eight days now, and I don’t know if it’s too early to tell, but my mood swings have been insane, and I’ve been very sad, which isn’t like me at all. I’m a very happy and positive person, but now I feel so down and lost. It’s so weird. I’m pretty sure it’s the birth control, though. I hope and pray that it goes away soon and I get used to the hormones because I’m going to have to go back to irregular periods and waiting four months until my next one. smh :("

• Jen...
• April 11, 2011

For Birth Control "Great hormone balance. I've had issues before with other pills (Microgestin, Aviane, Kariva)...you name it...breakthrough bleeding, depression, headaches, low drive, etc. I thought I was just not someone who the pill worked for without major side effects...but Levora is great. No issues whatsoever, higher drive, absolutely no weight/depression/spotting/tenderness issues. Amazing pill - highly recommend it if you've had problems with other pills before."

• RN8...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 30, 2016

For Birth Control "I developed extreme depression, anxiety, and mood swings, and gained 15 lbs. I eventually became suicidal. I switched to another type of BC, and within 2 months, my suicidal thoughts were completely gone, and within 4 months, my depression and anxiety were gone too. My life was the same, but I felt sane and in control of my emotions again. I also was finally able to lose weight. And my previously clear skin, which Levora ruined with cystic acne, went back to normal. This is a nasty, horrible pill. It should be taken off the market."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 20, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Honestly, I have been on Levora birth control for roughly a year. At first, it was fine, although I did gain a significant amount of weight no matter what I did. However, now I can’t stop bleeding between my period, and I have horrible pain in my ovaries and back. I have been to the ER three times in two weeks because of these symptoms, and they keep telling me that all tests are normal. I’m telling you, I know it’s my birth control. I used it to skip my period, and now I am regretting that decision immensely. Tomorrow is my last day before placebo week, and it will be my LAST day of taking Levora because I am over this depression and anxiety, which are awful, and this pill has increased it tenfold! The bleeding, cramps, depression, weight gain, gas, bloating, mood swings, and migraines are not worth this pill. TBH, at this point, I’m young, but I’d rather have a baby than go through this for any longer. I feel like rubbish almost 24/7."

• Ana...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2019

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I was given Levora because I was diagnosed with PCOS. I have been on a different pill about 2 years ago, and I went off due to side effects. I must say that Levora is horrible. Not only did it give me stomach cramps and bloating 30 minutes after taking it, but it also made me feel really, really tired just 2 weeks into my first set. I am also moody, depressed, and with absolutely no sex drive. So bad so that I can't even stand my husband touching me. So yeah, job well done on one hand: I will never get pregnant because I don't feel like having sex. At the end of this one month, I am going off the pill, and I will try more natural ways. Goodbye pills for the rest of my life!"

• fdj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2013

For Birth Control "I started this pill about three weeks ago. I've been crying non-stop. Not to mention I get irritated quickly, and my moods are up and down. It's affecting not only me but my love life. I started doubting my now long-term boyfriend loving me. Before I started this pill, my depression was starting to get better, then BAM, I'm on this pill and I start sleeping over and over again. I feel bored/worthless in life once again. Also, the side effect of getting pimples, my skin was clear before this. I'm changing my pill."

• sil...
• August 18, 2015

For Birth Control "I have taken this BC for close to 10 months. I have gained so much weight, and I have the worst moods. I already have issues with anxiety and depression, and this has made it worse. My acne still comes and goes. I am determined to stop this medication. On the other hand, my periods have been fabulous. Before, I would throw up and have horrible cramps."

• Ann...
• September 1, 2017

For Birth Control "Three months in, and I'm an anxious, angry, depressed lunatic with high blood pressure I can feel raging through my body and causing the sensation of heart palpitations daily. Doctors should make a greater effort telling women about possible side effects, as those of us with a similar experience in the past take longer than necessary to connect that it is the pill causing all these horrible feelings and experiences. This thing can ruin lives and families before women realize it isn't them but the pill."

• Sab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2013

For Birth Control "I'm 17, and the first month on this birth control was great. No side effects, nothing! Then the 2nd month came, and I got very, VERY emotional. I was crying and crying over stupid things, and it was worrying my boyfriend. Then, in the 1st week of the 3rd month, I got very depressed, lost my appetite. I had to force myself to eat, and I was nauseous. I had lost 8 pounds in the course of a week and a half. Every month was getting worse. I mentioned it to my mom what it was doing. She advised me to stop taking it. I went to the doctor's yesterday, and they prescribed me a new pill with fewer hormones, Microgestin 1/20."

• Moo...
• January 23, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been miserable for the past few months while on Levora. At first, it just started with some moodiness, but it has escalated after about four months (I've been on it for about 6 months). My moodiness is just so unpredictable now, I feel physically depressed and anxious. Also, my decreased sex drive has become a huge problem. I have no interest whatsoever and have had increased vaginal dryness. Also, I have had increased food cravings, I feel like I am always hungry, and combined with feeling depressed, that is a dangerous combination. I've gained about 30 lbs in 6 months. I have had much lighter periods since I have been on Levora, no cramping and no acne, but the positives really don't outweigh the negatives."

• Anonymous
• February 15, 2012

For Birth Control "I just finished my third month of Levora pills and have no plans to start a fourth. Although it did prevent pregnancy and help to regulate my periods, I have experienced horrible depression, anxiety, and a major increase in appetite. I don't think I've ever felt so awful emotionally as I have on this pill. Great that it worked for others, but this is definitely not the pill for me."

• Sch...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking this BC to help with my cramps and heavy period. Very bad choice because I have literally been bleeding for 6 months! Most of the time it was spotting, some days it was so heavy, and the cramps... they are the worst. I've become extremely depressed, I cry like crazy, I can never sleep past 3 a.m., and I have become so mean to people. I wouldn't recommend this BC to my worst enemy, it's terrible."

• Sta...
• August 17, 2017

For Birth Control "Since starting Levora 3 months ago, I've had severe panic attacks, fatigue, nausea, and awful mood swings. Off it as of today. I suggest taking it, then re-evaluating how you feel after 90 days. I can honestly say it's turned me into a raging lunatic with no control over my emotions. This has been my worst experience on birth control yet. The anxiety is overwhelming, which causes hostility and depression. Please be careful, ladies!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I didn't even make 6 days into the pack before I had to quit from the worst bleeding I've ever had and severe depression and anxiety. I have 2 LOs 22 months apart, and I'd rather do that all over again than take this birth control."

• Anonymous
• December 10, 2011

For Birth Control "I guess I can't complain. You get on birth control to not get pregnant. I've been on Levora for about 5 months now, and I have recently decided I am done. Since starting this pill, I have gained 12 pounds. For the past two years of my life, I have weighed between 108 and 110. Levora makes you crave food like crazy. I have turned into an emotional wreck. I cry all the time, I am easily annoyed and fly between depression and feeling fine within minutes. I have lost all sex drive. It's absolutely gone."

• Anonymous
• August 12, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been taking this pill for over a year, and I have literally had all the side effects that are listed. I've felt so depressed and moody ever since taking this pill, and I never used to be like that. I strongly recommend not taking this med if you typically feel nauseous a lot or if you have terrible periods like me. I have gained about 15 pounds from this med, and I always feel bloated. Switching to something different tomorrow."

• Soo...
• September 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I have 3 days left on this first month of Levora. It helped to stop my post-miscarriage bleeding. That's about the only positive side effect I've experienced. It started with horrible dry, itchy eyes, then random uncontrollable crying spells and poor ability to sleep. I've since become so, so down, I'm so damn depressed. This is going in the trash bin! Please be careful. Hormones are a delicate balance. I'm going to try Vitex - chasteberry tree after this month is over."

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

For Birth Control "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!"

• Anonymous
• October 13, 2016

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Anonymous
• June 9, 2012

"I had every side effect listed... gained weight, pimples, mood swings... EVERYTHING. My period was never-ending, cramps made me cry. I was in bed for a week, no joke. My breasts... a simple hug hurt so bad. I got depressed taking this pill."