Junel Fe 1/20 for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• julia...
• April 30, 2014

"I've been on Junel Fe for 6 months. Since being on it, my periods don't last as long and are usually really light, I don't have severe cramping or severe nausea, haven't really spotted. The only bad thing in my experience is that I've gained 30 pounds in four months while taking this and so far no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to lose any of that extra weight. Believe me, I am making a huge effort to lose this weight. This medication is the only difference in my life that can account for the weight gain, unless I have some illness or medical problem that I am unaware of (I am only twenty years old with no medical history of any diseases in my family). Also, I have taken pregnancy tests and I am not pregnant."

• Lilimxo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2021

"I got put on Junel Fe 1/20 as I told my doctor I needed a low dose birth control, I haven’t had any negative reactions to it. I do take it later at night at 10pm and that works out for me. It’s been 4 months of taking it consistently and so far I like it; makes my period super light and lasts 2-3 days."

• Rachel...
• December 19, 2014

"I gained a little weight at first but my body adjusted about 2 months in. These are great because the "placebo" pills have IRON in them. I am on birth control strictly to keep from passing out each month. My period was causing me to lose too much blood and causing anemia so the iron is a must. If you take this birth control be sure to take the brown pills instead of skipping them like so many people do."

• Gabri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 20, 2012

"Around December of 2011, my OBGYN prescribed Junel to me. Honestly, it's been great. My periods are lighter than they've ever been before. Previously, my cramps when I got my period were absolutely horrible. Now, I can only tell my period's coming when I'm on the fourth row of pills. Being regular is a huge plus. Also, me and my fiance have not found ourselves in any trouble while using it. As much as a couple may find themselves having sex, we have never once had to face the consequences. These have been great to me, and my relationship!"

• Ecat
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 29, 2020

"Although I had positive experiences with this birth control Junel Fe 1/20 like no breakthrough bleeding, no mood changes, etc. I got pregnant. I did not miss any pills, was not on an antibiotic or any medication that could have interfered with the birth control and took it at the same time every day. Therefore I would not rate this as an overly effective birth control pill. I am starting it again now 1 month after delivering our unplanned (yet very loved) baby, but my husband also had a vasectomy."

• toria...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 4, 2016

"I started on Junel when I was 17, and I've had 0 problems with it. I didn't gain weight, feel depressed, or anything. My skin was cleared and my period got pretty light. I switched birth control pills for a while a few years ago (Junel wasn't available where I was abroad) and it was terrible!! I was always sore, tired, gained weight, moody, etc (this was a first gen estrogen pill unlike Junel which is a low dose). I then switched back to Junel and all those problems went away thankfully. Everyone is different, but for me at least, Junel has been perfect."

• Natalie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2020

"Ever since I started taking Junel fe, I’ve been having mood swings and I would get really irritated easily & emotional at times. Is only been a month and I am going to stop taking it. I know I should give it more time to work but I cannot deal with the dark thoughts. I’m anxious more & feel depressed. My mental health is more important than this."

• Sjahds
• May 14, 2020

"Now what I wasn’t expecting is the AMAZING things it did to my FACE FEATURES!!!! I have had a weird face elongation the last year and a half and I was like yeah I guess it’s a part of growing a little old ( I’m 25 y/o) but still was annoyed of what my face looked like, after starting this pill I have noticed my face bones were shifting back in and up and thought maybe It’s all in my mind, but then I would take close-up selfies with no makeup or anything and compare them to other selfies I took couple days ago and the difference is SHOCKING !!! I have always had a pretty round feminine face which I thought I was never getting back after that whole year and a half of weird elongation !! I’m not a doctor but I think this pill regulated my hormones or added estrogen or something to my body but whatever it is... I can finally say I got my 22 y/o face back and really can’t stop looking in the mirror, feels like I had a surgery or something lol"

• Lopz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

"I have been on this birth control Junel Fe 1/20 for 1 week after not taking any birth control for over 2 years. I suffer from depression and anxiety and as soon as I started taking Junel all of my feelings of depression and anxiety VANISHED! I feel energized, I feel awakened and at ease, I'm less moody and aggressive. I feel like this birth control is 100% for me and I haven't felt so okay with myself in so long! I haven't had any spotting or any negative side effects. Sometimes what doesn't work for some may work for others."

• darks...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2012

"I'm very happy with this medicine for a few reasons, the first one being that I have not gotten pregnant, the second because I've been on other birth controls that gave me very bad side effects some of which forced me to go to the hospital. Last but not least and definitely not least, it kind of slowed my metabolism down a little and I'm extremely happy with that because I'm very skinny and it was hard for me to put on weight before this medicine but now I'm putting on weight very slowly. I have been taking it for 2 months now and I'm sticking with it."

• Ohiog...
• April 7, 2020

"I wanted to share my experience with this birth control because of the bad reviews. I’ve been on it for about two months now and the only bad side effect I’ve had is sore breasts (they are REALLY sore before my period, to the point I need to put ice on them). Other than that, I’ve really liked this pill. I’m a 23 y/o with an average diet and I workout 3-4 times a week. I haven’t had any weight gain or issues with cravings on it yet. My sex drive doesn't feel like it’s changed, but I also have a pretty high one so maybe it’s just become more normal. I had some light spotting when I first started the pill but it regulated quickly. I previously took Camilla and spotted ALL the time, even after using the pill religiously for a year. My gynecologist said it’s possible on June that I’ll get to the point where I have no periods at all. Overall, I’ve had a pretty good experience so I would just recommend trying it if your doctor thinks it could work best with your body."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2020

"I am almost through my third month of Junel Fe, and I feel a lot better than I did when I was taking Taytulla. On Taytulla, I developed a phobia, had anxiety attacks regularly, and experienced the worst depression of my life! After taking a year off from birth control, I am taking this and my periods are very light, my cramps are not as painful, my acne is GONE, and no depression and minimal anxiety."

• bluef...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 22, 2019

"I'm on my 7th month of this pill and it has been great. The first month was a little rocky, I broke out a lot & had really bad anxiety & depression, but it went away after the first month! Everything has been good from there. My periods are SUPER light and last 3-4 days. They used to be heavy and last up to 7 days. I also rarely get cramps anymore & when I do they are bearable. it hasn’t affected my sex life and I’ve always been anxious/depressed but this pill hasn’t made it worse. Also not pregnant! So it works"

• Larra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2014

"I'm moving through my second month of these pills after having tried Depo-Provera, which I hated, no sex drive, extremely mental... Seasonique, which cause teenage-like acne, wacky spotting... I like Junel Fe so far, I didn't know the brown pills are iron, thinking they were just sugar I didn't take them and suffered low iron headaches, this month I'll take them. My period was quick and light, minimal cramping, not even bad enough to take pain killers. I do have a metallic taste in my mouth that started recently. I hope that goes away."

• Mari
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2019

"I read reviews on this site before I started taking Junel myself and some of the experiences almost scared me away. But I remembered that most people that have bad experiences are the ones more likely to write a review so I decided to still give it a chance. I used to get very painful cramps during my period. And I was always in discomfort because of cysts I had. Now, my bleeding is short, light and pain free and I have no more aches from the cysts. My skin is clearer now too, so that's a bonus. I admit, the first two weeks, my breasts got very sore and sensitive. But that subsided by week 3. I also got nauseous at first, but again, went away within the first 3 weeks. I'm on month 4 now and doing well. The only thing I can say is that I do get more easily irritated than before but it's honestly nothing I can't handle. Overall, I'd take some moodiness over the agonizing abdominal pain I experienced pre-Junel."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2014

"I've started taking this pill about a month ago and only complaint I have is I broke out along my chin and jawline. It's beginning to clear up and I heard that it takes 1 or 2 packs for the acne to balance out. So far I love this pill!"

• Anonymous
• November 12, 2019

"I’ve only been on Junel Fe 1/20 for almost 2 weeks. I never write reviews but always read them. So far my experience has been positive. I was very hesitant to go on a birth control (BC) medicine because of how it made me feel in the past (Yaz), but after 3 kids and extremely heavy periods, I was desperate for relief. I started taking it the Sunday after my period began and it lightened my normally heavy period within days. However, I’m still spotting and it’s been almost 2 weeks (normally my period is 7 days and incredibly heavy). I assume this will only last until my hormones and body regulates. The most positive thing about this is that I still feel completely normal emotionally and on even keel when in the past this kind of medicine would make me weepy and angry. I am very happy with it so far and have high hopes for my period to be lighter and more regular! I’ll stick with it."

• McKen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 26, 2023

"I tried this medication for 2 years, and the negative effects didn't start until about 6 months into taking it. I experienced irregular periods, with only one occurring every 3-5 months. Additionally, I suffered from terrible anxiety, irrational fears, chest pains, mood swings, and prolonged periods of agitation for no apparent reason. I completely lost interest in sex, had night terrors, and felt paranoid, especially regarding personal safety. I ended up making several visits to the emergency room, believing I was having a heart attack, only to be told it was just anxiety. My stomach was upset every day for over a year, starting from the time I woke up (6 AM) until around 2 PM. (I took my pill at night before bed.) These side effects affected all my personal relationships because I constantly avoided being around people. After being off the pill for over 3 weeks, I have finally started to feel more like myself. Week by week, I noticed significant improvements. My sex drive has returned, my mind feels clear, and I am genuinely happy again. I am no longer overwhelmed, and I have regained my patience while losing the constant irritation I used to feel. It's important to share your story and experiences."

• BlueJay
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 9, 2019

"Before taking June FE 1/20 I read almost all the reviews online. Majority of the reviews were bad which caused me to become worried about taking it. I then realized everyone’s body is completely different and may have different reactions to the pill. So I thought I should try it out for myself. I’ve been on the pill since October 2018 to this day and so far I’ve only had one bad side effect, chest pain. The chest pain isn’t that bad, but it does come and go. I was worried about having anxiety attacks because I do suffer from anxiety, but my anxiety has been pretty much the same, nothing crazy. Another side effect I have noticed is breast growth, which is fine by me because I was an A cup. I would advise other females to take it and see how your body reacts to it. Don’t be scared and remember that everyone is different. Once you start taking it, look out for the side effects and if you have any, consult your doctor/Gyn right away! Good luck :)"

• JacG
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2019

"Within days, I felt my entire mood begin to switch. I have never had dark thoughts like I began to have when taking Junel Fe. Extreme anger isn’t even the best to describe it, you can tie your own shoes the wrong way and it would make me mad. Anxiety at an all time high where my mind would run wild or I would even be sometimes too anxious to get out of bed or out of my car to go into work. I didn’t gain any actual weight (sometimes water weight) but I always felt heavy, bloated and down right disgusting. The mood changes and water weight aren’t even the worst. I would experience a lot of “break through” bleeding but it wasn’t spotting, it was a full on period, and HEAVY !! It was like a monster period, super heavy and would last for days !! I also experienced cramping randomly throughout the month and not just close to/during my period. I do not recommend this birth control unless you want to start turning green and become the Hulk."

• Kano
• March 3, 2020

"I’ve been on Junel Fe for about 5 months and haven’t found the relief I was searching for. First month went on without a breeze, but since then it’s been a disaster. My cramps have lessened but still are a nuisance and require medication to allow me to function proper. My cycle is completely irregular, I haven’t had period while on my placebo pills the entire time I’ve been on Junel. I bleed on my active pills each month and it’s still not regular or consistent. Which terrifies me thinking my birth control is not effective. My mood is ALL over the place and my anxiety has been through the roof. My skin has sorta cleared up but I contribute that to me not wearing makeup anymore. I contacted my doctor to change pills. This was my first time using BC and this experience was far from what I wanted. I kept giving it time so my body could adjust however I didn’t want to suffer anymore. Hopefully I can find something that really fits my needs and doesn’t make things worse."

• Anonymous
• November 17, 2011

"I have been very happy with Junel. This is the 1st pill I have taken without horrible side effects. I experienced slight nausea and cramping on day 2, but that's gone away. I have slightly elevated hunger level, so I have needed to be conscious of food intake. No bloating, spotting, and weight gain. My libido has increased and my acne cleared up."

• Hannah
• February 15, 2019

"I was switched from Microgestin due to insurance (I was on that brand for a year and NEVER had any side effects.) The second I started Junel I turned into a different person. I'm just going to break down my symptoms by month: Month 1: nausea, two weeks of breakthrough bleeding, migraines, sore and swollen breasts Month 2: bloating, spotting, headaches, bowel problems, increased appetite Month 3: EXTREME anxiety and paranoia, worse bloating, mood swings, leg cramps, abdominal cramping Month 4 : lower back pain, uterine and stomach cramps, intense bloating, mood swings, even worse anxiety. Literally thought I was pregnant this month bc I didn't have any bleeding whatsoever and because my stomach hurt constantly. Do not take this pill if you have anxiety or depression. It has made me stress about pregnancy more than when I was relying on the pullout method. The ONLY plus side is that my withdrawal bleeds are super light and my acne (sorta) cleared up. I hate this medication."

• Mir
• February 12, 2020

"The 1st month on Junel Fe 1/20 was fine and the only side effect was breakthrough bleeding. 2nd month I had a panic attack where I experienced disassociation (I have never experienced anything close to this before) and intense anxiety. I figured that it was just the result of dehydration and stress but in retrospect I should’ve considered that my birth control may have been the cause. 3rd month I felt anxious, extremely depressed & hopeless, and had no appetite. I had times of disassociation which was frankly terrifying. This is not like me. Towards the end of my 3rd month I decided to stop taking birth control. I am four days off of it and have started to feel a bit better. My doctor told me that these symptoms stem from birth control. I suggest considering different options if you have a history of mental health issues. I know everyone’s body reacts differently so this is just my experience. I am sending you all love & sincerely hope this birth control works for you."

• JKR
• June 16, 2015

"I have been on this birth control for 7 years and do not have complaints. I never experienced negative side effects and did not gain any weight. Before going on this birth control my periods were irregular and had been for 6 years. I can pretty much predict the hour I will get my period each month. My periods only last 2-4 days now and are very light. The only "problem" I have had is over the past few years I have skipped a few periods (about 3 or 4 a year). I talked to my OBGYN and he said that is nothing to worry about. Overall, I think it's a great birth control."