Gildess Fe 1/20 and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I was on Demulin and Zovia from the first time I got my period until three months ago. I'm 35, so literally 20 years. I LOVED that pill. No side effects and a very light period like clockwork down to the hour. After turning 35, my doctor said I needed a low estrogen pill, and she switched me to Gildess. First month, I had tender breasts, which never happened before, cramping, and my period lasted over a week. Second month, I started getting nauseous every day, bad cramps, but only got my period for an hour. Four days ago, I started my third month, and I've been so sick. Debilitating cramps, severe nausea, and overall feel like death. The doctor told me today to stop the pill right away. I've never in my 35 years of life felt this sick from BC."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I was on Demulin and Zovia from the first time I got my period until three months ago. I'm 35, so literally 20 years. I LOVED that pill. No side effects and a very light period like clockwork down to the hour. After turning 35, my doctor said I needed a low estrogen pill, and she switched me to Gildess. First month, I had tender breasts, which never happened before, cramping, and my period lasted over a week. Second month, I started getting nauseous every day, bad cramps, but only got my period for an hour. Four days ago, I started my third month, and I've been so sick. Debilitating cramps, severe nausea, and overall feel like death. The doctor told me today to stop the pill right away. I've never in my 35 years of life felt this sick from BC."

• IfI...
• July 17, 2016

For Birth Control "We moved to a new air base, and the horrible doctors here refuse to let me have my Minastrin 24 Fe that I was on for two years. Those two years were spent on cloud nine compared to the seven months on this garbage. On Minastrin, I lost 45 pounds, had clear skin like never before, a good sex drive, was not an emotional hurricane, and never got carsick. In seven months alone on Gildess, I gained 25 pounds and counting (even with a healthy lifestyle), suffering from depression and anxiety, no sex drive, periods are horrid, my face has exploded more than going through puberty, and I am 21. Taking this makes me sick. It's a good thing my husband and I don't want a baby because with the weight gain, breakouts, and no sex drive, it won't happen while taking this trash pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2015

For Birth Control "If I could rate this a zero, I would! Ever since taking Gildess, I've been bleeding. It's been about 3 weeks now, and not just spotting either... I'm miserable. My cramps are so bad, and my acne is ridiculous, I've never broken out this bad before."

• Ano...
• June 8, 2015

For Birth Control "This cleared my acne and prevented pregnancy, but it had way more negative effects than positive. My first period lasted for about three weeks with the worst cramps I have ever had in my life. I had constant headaches, absolutely no sex drive, always felt exhausted, and I was irritated at little things. I'm glad I'm not on this anymore."

• Bby...
• June 2, 2016

For Birth Control "I had been taking this BC for about three months. I always bled before the fourth week. Each month, bleeding earlier than the month before. Didn't gain weight. Did not break out as bad as the first BC I was previously on (Sprintec). Then out of nowhere, mood swings. And when I say mood swings, I'm talking a full 180. One minute things would be fine, then the next, I'm crying and ready to cut off the head of the person closest to me. Today I started Xulane. I'm hoping that this will not make me gain weight, break out, or cramp like a lot of the reviews have stated. Hopefully no more mood swings! Best part about these pills, I did not get pregnant."

• Bri...
• October 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been taking this birth control for 2 months, and I hate it. I am bleeding all the time, it's not helping with my periods, and I get cramps so bad it hurts to move sometimes. Worst birth control ever."

• Hap...
• May 1, 2016

For Menstrual Disorders "I've been on this pill for 2 years. When I first started using it, I didn't see immediate change right away, but I continued to use the pill gradually and started to see great changes. I do not have breakouts, and I used to have extreme, unbearable cramps where I could not walk nor stand. Now my cramps are very tolerable and last for half a day with the help of Tylenol strength. My period comes on Wednesday and is off by Friday every month. This pill is really good, and I will continue to use it."

• ebh...
• June 16, 2016

For Birth Control "I am 19 years old and have been on this pill for 4 months. Before starting this birth control, I had no acne and relatively heavy periods with no cramps and slight bloating. Since starting this pill, I have developed acne and severe mood swings and gained about 10 pounds. I also bleed almost constantly, about 3 weeks per month, very lightly, and now experience cramps when on the placebo pill. I visited my gyno, and he told me to finish the 3-month subscription I had possessed to see if my symptoms improved, and they only worsened. Worst decision ever going on this pill, and I would not recommend it to anyone."

• Bla...
• July 1, 2016

For Birth Control "I am a 19-year-old white female who has been on this pill for approximately two months. In the beginning, I couldn't tell a difference in much of anything. I started spotting, which just turned into my period that lasted like normal and wasn't too heavy. I haven't had any cramps to date, but cramps were never bad before the pill anyway. Acne has always been a struggle for me, but the pill seems to have mellowed it out just a tad bit. But here is my number one complaint (with two parts, lol): I experience so many UTIs within my first month. So many! Once I got those under control, the emotions went haywire. I would get very angry with people, and my temper became very short. This side effect has yet to wear off. Very annoying."

• hol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2016

For Birth Control "I was on Gildess for 3 months, it was my first experience with hormonal birth control. For one thing, I didn't get pregnant while taking it, so it does its job! I did have some unpleasant side effects, though. I had constipation and gas while I was on it, along with some mood swings, although I can't be 100% sure that these things were actually caused or worsened by the pill. The pill did cause nausea (mostly during the first month), swollen and sore breasts (mostly during the 3rd month), and a bit of acne. My periods were extremely light on this pill. During the first month, I had cramps (usually very mild) every day, then a normal period 2 weeks into the pack, followed by spotting with mild cramps until I finished that pack."

• Sam...
• March 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I have never in my life been able to so clearly feel symptoms of starting a medicine. Within the first couple of days of taking it, I was instantly bloated and my breasts were swollen. At about the one-week mark, I started having cramping like I was about to start my period, and sure enough, I did start my period mid-cycle. I was paranoid and extremely moody. But the upset stomach was the worst. I would take it before bed on a full stomach, and I would wake up so sick to my stomach I couldn't even do anything. I decided to do some research on the drug and found this page and stopped taking it immediately because I had all of the symptoms everyone was talking about, and from what I understand now is that it doesn't get better."

• Jes...
• September 8, 2015

For Acne "This was my first birth control experience. I am a 22-year-old female with no previous history of bad acne problems. The first few months, I had breakthrough bleeding and cramps during ovulation time. My periods were shorter and less painful, but the mild cramps continued through the full week, which they had never done before. My main complaint is that during the first month of using this birth control, I broke out in cystic acne all over my chin! My forehead, where I used to get the occasional random pimple, has completely cleared, but I cannot get rid of the hormonal cystic acne on my chin. My chin is red and bumpy constantly. I would not recommend this birth control."

• J18...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I've written a review 2 months ago, and things have changed a little. I'm 18 years old, and I've been on this BC for almost 4 months. The first and second month and a half, I was experiencing bloating, nausea, and pelvic cramps. I also felt a little depressed and down. I spotted in the third week of the pack and got my period on the placebo week. In my third pack, I spotted and only had my period for about 3 days when I normally have it for 5. I also had a yeast infection and a UTI 2 weeks later. Now, I'm on my third week of my fourth pack, and I've been experiencing pelvic cramps for a week. I haven't spotted yet. My nipples started to feel sore too, which was strange because it never happened since I started taking the birth control."

• Btk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on a few birth control pills before, but none of them ever made me feel like this pill. I've only been on it for 2 weeks and already have breakthrough bleeding! Nauseated every day since starting this pill, dizzy/motion sickness, light sensitive, and I get angry really fast. Not to mention I have really bad cramps with this breakthrough bleeding. I got put on this pill to help with PMS, but I am definitely switching. Do not recommend at all."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for a little over one year. When I first started this pill, my appetite doubled. Therefore, I gained about 7-8 pounds. The next six months were great, and I had no issues. My acne went away, and I did not experience any cramps. When the seventh month came around, I had my period for two weeks straight, followed by extremely painful cramps. The cramps would return every period for 2-3 days. The next month, I started spotting in between my periods for the first time. I also developed cystic acne every time my period came around. In addition, I started getting very emotional."

• Kdu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 16, 2015

For Birth Control "I have taken this pill for about 8 months, and I have had no problems with it. Until about 2 months ago, I started to spot in between periods, and I get really bad cramps if I don't take my pill on time or if I skip a day. I don't know if it's because of that reason, but let me tell you, this pain is killing me. The pain usually happens when I'm spotting. Other than that, I love this birth control!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I get so dizzy and nauseous on this pill. With headaches. No weight gain or decreased libido. Just terrible cramps and tons of spotting and mood swings and depression. I've also broken out more. And gotten terrible yeast and BV infections. Don't take, please."

• L C...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I want to start by saying thank you, ladies, for sharing your reviews. I have a rare blood disorder that causes me to bleed easily, especially during my cycle. I've tried many, many different ones for years, but Gildess seems to do the job. My first month, I spotted for about a week, my next month was light and no cramps, just cravings. Now this is the third month, it seems to have changed. The day I get my period, I could tell because when it comes the second month. The only complaints I have are I've been having severe cramping the closer to my period, weird sharp pains in my temples, and a bit of soreness, but nothing that's not manageable. Good luck, ladies. Oh, and a bit of acne that's easy to manage. Works really well, though."

• Lin...
• December 1, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on this BC for 6 months, following severe scarring from cervical cancer treatment. Due to the scarring, my period could not expel naturally, so my fertility specialist suppressed my period completely by placing me on this 28-day cycle. I don't bleed at all, however, I missed one night, and by morning I had severe cramping, which also comes with my treatment, so it may not have only been caused by the BC. My mood swings suck. At first, I felt tired all the time and constantly felt down, so I try to work out every morning, which helps. But I definitely still have mood swings pretty regularly. Also, my boobs have been seriously sore the entire time I've been on it."

• Ras...
• October 26, 2016

For Menstrual Disorders "I've been taking this for about four years now, and it's been great. I only get my period when I forget to take the medicine. It alleviates acne and cramps. I recommend asking your gynecologist if this is right for you."

• Das...
• January 4, 2016

For Birth Control "This is horrible. I switched from another birth control to hopefully fix my arousal issues. I've been on it for 2 months and have my period 80% of the time. I'll have my period for 9 days, then no period for 3-4 days, and then have my period for 9 days again. It's been awful. I also have horrible cramps now, and I never used to have them. Not to mention, it's not helping with me and my partner having sex more because I'm constantly riding the crimson wave."

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for 3 weeks. I am pre-menopausal and am anemic, so the doctor thought the pill might regulate my bleeding. So, I am not using this as a birth control method. Week 3, I had suicidal thoughts all day and severe depression. I am never like this. I am also bleeding and have severe cramps. I never had cramps with my menstrual cycle before. I called the doctor today to put me on something else. After reading all of these reviews, I am convinced it is this birth control pill."

• JTa...
• August 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm 18 years of age, and this is the first birth control I've ever been on. I've been using it for a month and a week now. Ever since I started using it, I've been feeling very skeptical, anxious, and worried. I've been experiencing bloating and pelvic cramps here and there. My acne is all over the place, but that isn't surprising because my face always broke out even before the birth control. Within the last month, I spotted for about 2 days. I've been taking my pills every day at the same hour. Within the first month, I've used condoms as well. I just hope everything is okay."

• Vic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 3, 2016

For Birth Control "For a year, this birth control caused the worst acne/period of my life! I would have extremely heavy/painful periods lasting up to two weeks. They would make me nauseous/dizzy and double over from sharp pains. If I forgot to take it for half a day, the period would start all over again!! I went to my doctor to find out if I had endometriosis and ran a bunch of tests, even ultrasounds, but nothing was present. Eventually, I couldn't afford the health insurance increase, so I went without the birth control for a year plus. During that break, all my acne went away and I no longer had pain/issues with my period. I went back on Gildess Fe a few months ago, and everything came back! Worst BC ever! I use Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 now. Light 2-3 day periods, no pain/acne!"