Quasense and Spotting: What Users Say

• d59...
• August 20, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I went to pick up my Jolessa refill (I loved), and they gave me Quasense. Had spotting/bleeding all summer - 2 months, serious weight gain, terrible cramps, and no libido. With 30 days left in the pack - I could no longer bear the symptoms and stopped 3 days ago. It's nice to have my life back! Bleeding stopped, bloating diminished, and desired intimacy with my husband again. This was really a terrible experience. Lesson - stop sooner if not working, don't change your medicine."

• Yvo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 27, 2015

For Birth Control "I've used this for 2 years and have had no problems whatsoever. I previously had an arm implant and experienced spotting and weight gain that wouldn't stop. After taking Quasense, I've lost weight, no spotting, light and short periods. I use Retin-A for acne, so my skin has been unaffected. I'm not sure about water retention because I believe that has a lot to do with diet, and I'm athletic, so I stay hydrated on a daily basis. I experienced no nausea, headaches, or psychological side effects. And most importantly, no pregnancy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 27, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on probably at least 20 different forms of birth control for one reason or another, usually due to painful cramps and heavy flow. I've noticed in the almost 2 years of taking it, my period is down to 2 days that I get 4 times a year. I get severely depressed for one day, the day I go off of them to get my period, and my cramps are not as bad as they usually were. They are now about a 6 on a 1-10 scale when they had been a 12 in the past. Overall, pretty pleased with it. I have gained about 10 lbs over 2 years, but like most women have said, it's water retention. I have a very healthy libido and haven't had any spotting."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 9, 2012

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 3 years now. I had been taking Seasonique, but had some weight gain and mood swings, so my doctor recommended Quasense. I experienced some light spotting after the first month, but nothing more. No acne, no depression, and no real weight gain. I've noticed that I retain water more than ever before, but I cut back on the sodium and increased my water intake, which is a good thing to do anyway."

• Sil...
• September 19, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I switched to this primarily due to the appeal of having only four periods a year and stayed on it for three years. Generally, it was uneventful: I didn't gain weight, it had no effect (positive or negative) on my acne, my breasts stayed the same size. However, it destroyed my libido. It was so gone I thought I was asexual. It wasn't until I couldn't get my script refilled (I couldn't get an appointment that mixed in with my work schedule), so I had to get off the pill, which then led me to find out that I am not asexual and, in fact, had a libido. Another down point was the spotting I got in between periods and the effects of the period seem to have been compounded (i.e., compared to pills for monthly periods). I was sore, tired, and irritable."

• JMN...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 25, 2013

For Birth Control "My doctor suggested this since it is a 91-day cycle, which would help with other health issues. I've been spotting for months now and have had frequent nausea and cramps. I'm changing to Ovcon 35 and hoping that will be better."

• Anonymous
• April 1, 2011

"I'm on my first cycle. I usually do not have problems with acne, but with Quasense, I have at least one pimple all the time. When one clears, another one shows up. I'm currently in the week with inactive pills and have noticed no new pimples this week. Also, the first month and a half was okay, but then I started spotting every day that lasted until my period came during the inactive pills, so continuous spotting for 6 weeks. I will try Trinessa next."

• Jus...
• February 21, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for about 3 years and recently started experiencing some spotting in between periods, even sometimes during sexual activity. I went to the doctor, and she said this is normal and my body could now be rejecting it. She had me stop taking Quasense and put me on a one-month pill. I eventually switched back to Quasense two months later and haven't had any more issues until recently. This month, my period was 1-2 days, but I've been cramping like crazy and not bleeding. That's why I'm here on this thread reading about others' experiences. Hope this helps."

• oli...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 7, 2018

For Birth Control "As far as birth control pills go, Quasense is the best in my opinion. I tried a variety of other pills that my body reacted poorly to. My insurance covers this pill 100%, so I pay $0 when I go in to get my refills. I had spotting for the first 6 months while on this pill and nausea for the first month. It is amazing to only have 4 periods a year. My periods got much lighter, and I have little to no cramping or other symptoms. I can also decide when to have my period (if I even want one at all). The only reason I am giving this a 9/10 is because this pill does give me acne. I had very little acne in high school, and I started this pill my senior year. 5 years later, I am still experiencing acne from this pill, but it's very mild. It is annoying to take a pill every day, but I do not like the idea of irregular bleeding with the implant and the pain associated with IUD insertion. This pill is a gift."

• 1aG...
• April 11, 2017

For Birth Control "Sooo, I started these pills back in January, and I've gained over 20 pounds. Here lately, I've been spotting, breasts have been super sore, and headaches are terrible. I need a different pill because the weight gain is absolutely terrible!!!"

• Nik...
• February 8, 2018

For Birth Control "I love this stuff, as does my friend who recommended it to me. I've been on it for 2 years now. I had some breakthrough spotting the first year. To me, this was not a huge deal as my previous birth control gave me crippling headaches and numerous side effects. I found dealing with breakthrough spotting (if and only if I took it a bit late) to be a minimal issue. After being on it for a year, this issue went away and I'm glad I stuck with it. I also gained zero weight from being on this birth control. The unfortunate part about birth control is everyone reacts to it a bit differently, and it's mostly people who react poorly that bother to review drugs. When it comes to birth control, you're only gonna know if you try it yourself, not on reviews. It worked well for me and hopefully does for you too."

• Sid...
• July 9, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on this birth control for a little over a year now. I originally started because my periods were so painful I would pass out and overall it was irregular. The first week I was nauseous and really, really sick. I have also lost ALL sex drive, and my boyfriend thinks I'm not attracted to him anymore. My skin became really sensitive, so every time I'm exposed to the sun for long amounts of time, I will develop a rash. It also took my body some getting used to; lots of spotting the first few months. Overall, I think this drug does its job, but the side effects are just too much for me."

• KCa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 25, 2018

For Birth Control "I started taking this 6 years ago due to heavy and very painful periods with awful PMS, as well as anemia. My doctor started it as a temporary measure while we tried to figure out what else might be causing the heavy periods and anemia, and after finding no other underlying causes, my doctor decided to keep me on it. I absolutely love only having my period once every 3 months. It is now much lighter and completely painless. It's also been very effective in preventing pregnancy. Due to other factors, I've weighed between 180 and 280 while taking this medication. At the upper end of the spectrum, I did see more spotting. If I miss a dose, I might have spotting, and if I miss a dose in the last month of it, I do sometimes start my period, which can suck. However, I'm careful about taking it every day at the same time, and it's worked perfectly in terms of giving me a lighter, painless period that I only have to deal with every 3 months and also preventing pregnancy. It hasn't impacted my libido."

• Bum...
• May 17, 2016

For Birth Control "Was on it for 3 years. Mostly used to help treat PMS, cramps, and headache. While those never really went away, just delayed 3 months, were less severe, until recently. Lately, been having horrible cramps about a week before, and some mild spotting. Did not have my hormone headache, and cramps were tolerable with one month BC. Recently talked to OBGYN, she thinks this is my body's way of telling me I should have my period once a month, so back to the one month packs."

• Zer...
• September 15, 2019

For Birth Control "The only reason I changed pill brands was due to the fact that I moved, and my new pharmacy didn't carry it. I will say I had emotional problems and weight gain, but I attribute that to other life events and not the pill. I requested extended cycle birth control because, after extensive research, I found there is no use for a period on birth control every month. It did its job. I didn't get pregnant, and that was even with me taking a medication that can interfere with birth control. (Not advising that, I had no idea it would interfere until a month later). I did spot for a while, but nothing terrible. The worst side effect I will say was when I did have a period, I had some of the worst cramps I have ever had in my life. Then again, I am on other medications (some new at the time) that could have made it worse. But, nevertheless, my cramps were the worst they had ever been, but the bleeding wasn't bad at all. I would recommend this to anybody who hates bleeding EVERY SINGLE MONTH."

• sty...
• September 27, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for a month today. I was already having heavy bleeding prior to my Dr. prescribing this birth control. The next day I started the pill I stopped bleeding for a whole wk, then the second week I began to spot. Followed by the third week, my period started to be heavy all over again with quarter-size blood clots. I contacted my Dr., he said that my body is still trying to get used to the pill, give it some time. This week again, I called the Dr. back because the bleeding seems to be getting worse, and the cramps are on a level of 20. He said again just keep taking them, and as the new month is approaching, a change can occur, if not, contact him again. I sure hope this pill works fast and stops the bleeding."

• Ksc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2017

For Birth Control "If I missed my dosing time by an hour, I spotted. Miss a day? Full-blown period. It prevents pregnancy because you are always bleeding. No, thank you."