Cyclafem 1/35 and Cramps: What Users Say

• Amb...
• February 8, 2017

For Birth Control "This is the 4th month I have been taking it, and so far, the birth control aspect of it has been great. Used to have very heavy periods and extreme cramping, now I hardly notice I'm on my period. It usually comes about the 3rd day of the placebo pill cycle and lasts 2-3 days. Have had no mood swings, no cramping, no weight gain (which is my biggest concern), and no spotting. The reason I gave it a 7 instead of a 10 is because I have been having some major acne around my chin and jaw as a side effect. Even with washing my face and using acne control products, it hasn't seemed to help."

• Ann...
• September 12, 2017

For Birth Control "I was on Cyclafem for about three years and started having horrible cramps outside of the week of my period. It also made me extremely tired and gained weight. I just switched, and I am feeling better, so hopefully it stays like this."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking Cyclafem on day 1 of my cycle about a month ago. Almost a whole month later, I’m still bleeding. I gained 7 pounds, and my boobs got bigger, which I expected, but I’ve been bleeding for over 20 days. I had a migraine experience that led me to throw up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and waves of cramps that would come and go. My doctor switched me to Loestrin 24 and gave me meds to stop the bleeding. We’ll see how well this goes."

• Bbx...
• October 12, 2017

For Birth Control "So far, good. I just hate when I get to the second row, I experience severe migraines. I have gained a little weight, only a few pounds. Periods are light with a little cramp here and there, but besides that, it’s very effective. Been on it for 6 months with unprotected sex and haven’t gotten pregnant yet."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 22, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for about 2 years now, and about 6 months ago, the cramps have started to get really bad. To the point where sitting and standing have become unbearable. Laying was the only way I could handle them. I gained about 10 pounds being on this pill. The good thing about it is that it makes the period light, but it also makes it heavy for about 1 day out of the cycle."