Junel Fe 1/20 for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• Smo...
• November 20, 2016

"This birth control gave me the worst anxiety and turned me into a crazy person. Do not take it. Every time it was my off week, I became less anxious and felt so much better. I've been off it for a month now, and I'm back to normal and no longer have terrible anxiety."

• dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2020

"On Junel Fe 1/20 for one month so far. My face acne cleared up, but then I got back acne, hoping it will go away. Losing my appetite, feel like I'm eating just to survive. No weight gain yet. It hasn't affected my emotions like other pills have (yet), although I eat healthy and exercise 4-5 times a week. I think this helps with how your body responds to the pill's hormones. Three periods in one month, that sucked. Mostly spotting. Hoping next month will be better. I will update this review. I think the pill is worth it so far."

• 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."

• Dem...
• August 2, 2019

"I'm only writing this review because before starting Junel Fe, I read so many horrible reviews, I wasn't even going to try them! But I did, and I love them!! I used to take Karina, and I hated them!! I love Junel, no symptoms at all except for increased sex drive, so that's not a bad side effect... overall, I love them... I guess everyone's hormones are different, so you have to find what works for you..."

• Sor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2020

"I’ve been taking Junel Fe for almost 3 months now, and the only problem I’ve had was sore breasts. My period came the first month, but the second month I only bled the first day and spotted throughout the rest of the 7 days. I also had mood swings the first month, but after that, I was fine."

• Ean...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2020

"Switched from the generic pill (on it for several years) to Junel Fe after a computer error at GYN. Figured I would be fine as I never had any problems with the pill. Month 1 okay, months 2 & 3 no period and extremely on edge. Not pregnant, just no period. Switched back to generic and immediately felt better and got my period regularly again."

• DDa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2019

"Do NOT take this birth control. I’ve been having my period for a month (which is normal when taking BC because it will eventually regulate). I have only been taking this for a month and a half. I have never been more depressed in my whole life. Crying three times a day. Extreme suicidal thoughts and fits of rage that I have never experienced. Thankfully, I have a very patient boyfriend who knew this might be the side effects of the medicine, but I would seriously try any other birth control rather than this one. For some people, it worked well, but I feel like it is a hit or miss. Definitely a miss for me. Just this morning I almost checked myself into a hospital because I was so sick of these deteriorating thoughts. I feel like I have no control over my mind. I’m getting it switched ASAP tomorrow morning, but please take this into consideration before you start taking this poison. I would not wish how I feel right now on my worst enemy."

• Pip...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2020

"So I myself freak out and read all these reviews, and that’s why I stayed off of birth control for like 7 years and have continued to suffer from PCOS (hope it’s not endo, but we’ll see with time hopefully), and I finally did it and took the pill! I had no choice really. I had a severely painful ovarian cyst pop after sex (not my first time), and I decided it was enough of going to the hospital and suffering. I started this pill a week ago, and I’ll update as much as I can. So far, I had some foggy days in the beginning and felt pretty weird, but then it went away, and the nausea has been on and off (which they say is normal). I do drink a lot of herbal tea already, so that has probably been helping it (peppermint, etc.), and now my only complaints are this random brown discharge today (first time, kinda) and itchy/burning bumps/pimples that keep popping up everywhere the past few days. I do have sensitive skin already, but I hope I get used to this pill. I am on the second week! Will report back soon."

• Coc...
• April 8, 2019

"My OBGYN prescribed this specific pill for me because I haven’t been on birth control since I was 19 (I’m 25 now). He said it would be easygoing for me because it’s basically the mildest form of BC I can take. My first month on the pill was rough, I felt so nauseous, especially the hour before I’m supposed to take my BC. I had constant headaches & tender breasts (the doctor warned me of that & said it should subside after the 1st month, it didn’t). My breasts grew after the 2nd month on the pill, but my anxiety also heightened. I had 3 panic attacks during my 2nd month. I was thankful that my period was lighter. Haven’t had sex since I’ve been on the pill, I’d say it has lowered my sex drive only because it’s made me so depressed, anxious, and forgetful that I don’t even think about sex. I’m too moody. The 3rd month was awful and I hit a real low, I’ve become more critical of myself and unhappy with everything in my life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 25, 2017

"I have been on Junel for a little over 4 years now. I never had any mood swings or weight gain, and it cleared up my acne. I don't get my period ever, which I don't mind at all. Probably going to stay on Junel for a long time! I see a lot of bad reviews, but this is my honest opinion!"

• EMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2019

"I was on Junel Fe 1/20 for 3 years and never had any issues with it. I then switched to the copper IUD and then Paragard IUD for 6 months, which caused excessive hair loss for me and a hormone imbalance, so I switched back to Junel Fe 1/20. I've been on it for about 2 months now, and the first week I had bad cramping, but since then I have had no issues. My skin is clear, my moods are actually better, and I've lost a few pounds."

• mmt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2019

"I was so nervous reading the reviews, but I've had a great experience so far! My last prescription made me so nauseous I had to stop mid-pack (it was my first birth control experience too). I was scared to try Junel Fe, but I really love it so far! I've been more bloated than usual, and my boobs have been sore, but other than that I am okay! Been taking it at night to reduce nausea, and that's been helpful, but sometimes I'll get a little dizzy during the day. Usually doesn't last long and I can resume normal activities!"

• Elg...
• September 13, 2019

"I have an existing history of anxiety but cannot put into words how terrible this pill made me feel. So anxious I would cry multiple times a day over NOTHING! Extreme anxiety and anger over the smallest things, followed by an emotional breakdown, a horrible pattern of self-hate. Anxiety so bad I couldn’t eat, and when I did I’d have acid reflux. So emotionally sensitive it took nothing to send me over the edge. My vagina was so sensitive and dry it itched CONSTANTLY. So dry I couldn’t even have sex without lube, which in turn gave me even more irritation. My vagina would swell randomly, I had brown sludge with chunks of pink tissue coming out of me the entire first month. Got bacterial vaginosis three times in the 2.5 months I was on this pill and had to go on antibiotics 2x. As soon as it would heal, it would come back so easily. I have just switched to a lower estrogen pill and looking forward to seeing if I can get myself back again. DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!"

• ABa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 17, 2018

"Before I started this medication, I had read reviews of it, and I was horrified. It's now been a year and four months that I've been on Junel Fe, and I honestly haven't encountered any issues. Before I was on birth control, I was depressed, had anxiety attacks very often, always tired, had my period for at least six days, and had a lot of cramping. I never had any issues with having acne. Ever since I started, I feel like a whole new person. Zero anxiety attacks, no longer depressed, very light periods that last three days (at most), no cramping at all, and still no issues with acne. I constantly see reviews that other people leave saying that they're constantly nauseous or having headaches or gaining weight, but I personally haven't had any of these issues. Although this medication doesn't work well for some people, it works perfectly for me! Don't let other reviews discourage you. I almost didn't start using this medication due to the bad reviews I had read. I'm also glad I'm not pregnant."

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2019

"I was on Junel Fe 1/20 for 2 weeks, and I changed instantly as a person, my personality changed dramatically, I didn’t even know who I was after being on this. I got depressed, I cried for no reason, I felt really crazy from it. As soon as I stopped taking it, I felt instantly better, I became myself again."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 4, 2024

"After reading the reviews, I was terrified to take this. But I only had a few side effects (headaches, nausea, cramps, mild spotting) and they went away after a few weeks. I already have pretty bad anxiety and didn’t notice any worsening of it, so I didn’t have any mental side effects, like what I had read on other reviews. After a few months, my skin started to clear up and my periods got way lighter! I love this birth control, but just like other people have said on here, everyone is different so what works for some people may not work for others!"

• Gir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2020

"I was on the medication for 4 months. In the beginning, my period was fine. As time went on, my period got lighter and lighter and was eventually 2 days long. Usually, I have a 4-day period, so this freaked me out. I also had yellow/brown discharge. I took pregnancy tests and had blood work done, and I'm not pregnant. I was very emotional from start to finish. I cried every week, nearly daily. My depression and anxiety was at its worst in a while. The only good thing it did for me was I guess lighten my periods (way too much) and clear up my acne perfectly."

• Jan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 9, 2020

"I’ve been on Junel Fe 1/20 for 10 months, and it has sucked! When I first started taking the pill, I had a period for like 10 days, and it was super heavy. My gynecologist put me on this for my PCOS, and it’s my first time ever taking birth control. This pill has made me over-emotional, angry, and I cry like a lot. It has worsened my depression, and it also has made my hair grow back faster, like underneath my chin. I’ve even noticed hair growing in places that it shouldn’t be. I get severe headaches, and my heart races a lot on this medication. I am quitting this birth control, and I will not try any new ones. I do not recommend this birth control at all."

• Cur...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 17, 2016

"I actually recently got off of Junel, and since being off, I realized I'm much happier, my sex drive has increased, I've been able to lose weight, and I'm not downright exhausted all the time. When I was still on it, I'd notice right before my period, I'd turn into a(n even more) psychotic, emotional wreck. I am also significantly less depressed now. I did not like the pill, and these are my personal experiences, but of course, everyone reacts differently to medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 25, 2016

"Everyone is different, but I have LOVED this! I haven't experienced any side effects, except now when I start to get my period, my breasts hurt a little bit, it goes away once I start. My period has lightened, my acne has cleared up, and I haven't gotten pregnant, so I recommend this!"

• sta...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 19, 2019

"I've been taking Junel for 4 years and have always thought the pill worked great. No pregnancy, no weight gain, lighter periods, etc. But now I am starting to wonder if my more frequent hair loss is because of it. My hair was very thick before starting the pill, and now I have average to thin hair. It has really thinned my hair out by my part line, to the point where I don't feel comfortable putting my hair in a high bun without a headband. I never put two and two together, but I also have no sex drive since starting the pill. After reading these reviews, I'm starting to wonder if it's all because of the pill."

• mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2014

"Month 1 OK. Nothing that noticeable. Month 2 extremely tired all the time. No patience, overemotional, beyond ragey. Full period on the second week of the pack. Dry, flaky patch on my usually non-acne face. Headaches, some abdominal cramps. Want to give it a chance, but the tiredness I can't deal with... the side effects of feeling depressed."

• Nor...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 18, 2019

"I was dreading starting this birth control of horror stories online and feared it would worsen my anxiety/depression. The first two weeks were bad: chills, shakiness, body ache, nausea, crying, bloated, and swollen boobs. My doctor said to give it time and symptoms will ease as my body adjusts, and said to take it nightly to sleep through the nausea. After the first two weeks, I was okay, and I've taken it for nine months without issue, but: 1.) I take it nightly, and if I wake up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, I'm nauseous and often dry heave. I'm often nauseous the next morning too. 2.) I've not had a period since starting it. The first few months I had spotting and the past three months I've had no period at all. My doctor said it's common and I don't mind, but I miss knowing I'm not pregnant each month. It hasn't worsened my mental health and maybe even helps regulate my mood (having no period and no PMS). It's a very low dose and I feel anything stronger would give me more adverse symptoms, so I'm sticking with it because my body tolerates it relatively well."

• You...
• April 14, 2016

"Continued: I experienced some breast tenderness and slight breast growth (I ain't complaining about that). I'm currently in my second pack and experiencing no side effects at all! I am very happy with this medication and impressed with how well it worked out for me despite all the negative reviews. Don't let the reviews frighten you, everyone's bodies are different, so try it out for yourself!! :) Good luck."

• Pla...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 16, 2013

"I started Junel Fe in the summer of 2011 after being on Tri Lo Sprintec in 2010 and breaking out in severe hives the size of my fist. My doctor wanted to give me something that was low in estrogen. I was on Junel from August of 2011 until April of 2013. During this time, my periods were regular down to the day of the week that I got them. However, my mood swings were TERRIBLE in the beginning. I mean, bipolar jubilant to depressed in minutes. But that ended, and it was perfect. I still had PMS and mild cramps, but nothing insane like the beginning. The reason I changed was because they said Junel was not being made anymore, and my pharmacy gave me Gildess instead. All in all, regular periods and no pregnancy gets an A."