Junel Fe 24 and Cramps: What Users Say

• ALa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2020

For Birth Control "Horrible. Do not recommend. At all. Save yourself. Just started month 3, and it has been AWFUL. So glad I found this. I've had about every side effect but abnormal bleeding. Haven't been able to have sex for over a month because of vaginal dryness/inability to get wet/loss of interest (just ended month 2 yesterday). Sex was great until this pill! My side effects: major vaginal dryness (going on 3 months), no sex drive/interest/pleasure, breast tenderness/PAIN/enlargement, nausea, headache, bloating, fetal-position cramps, mental changes/mood swings, trouble concentrating, tired/weak ALL of the time, irritable, anxious, discouraged. I could go on. I was starting to question myself, my body, my mind, my relationship, felt like I just could NOT get better. I'm disappointed it took me so long to realize this was the only change. Good thing is I'm not pregnant, but hard to get pregnant when you can't have sex."

• dan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 24, 2019

For Birth Control "Junel Fe 24 is a good birth control. I have a ton of discharge, but that's pretty much it. I get barely any bleeding now, versus before my periods were 5 days and heavy. No cramps, no acne. So far, no babies, but we pull out too. I love it."

• Aly...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on these Junel Fe 24 birth control pills for 3 years now and have not had a problem. I just don't like how there are 7 inactive pills, which means my period lasts 7 days, that always feels like forever. I haven't had any bad experiences with this medication. My face didn't break out, no intense cramps, just normal PMS symptoms when I am on my period. I would recommend this pill for anyone looking for a low-dose birth control."

• Emo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2020

For Birth Control "Was put on this pill for my polycystic ovarian and metabolic syndrome after all other birth control pills (BCP) made me an emotional wreck. This brand on the first month made me cry over an empty jar of pickles, and I would also experience sudden emotional outbursts which were the same as the other BCPs. I also experienced very painful periods to the point the only thing I could do was lay in bed in a fetal position. The second month, I noticed a burning sensation, and the hair on the top of my head was falling out. I told my doctor, and he all but blew me off, telling me that there was less than a 1% probability of me experiencing these types of side effects from my BCP. I am not only taking myself off of this HORRIBLE pill, I am also switching doctors. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PILL!!!"

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2020

For Birth Control "My entire stint with this birth control, Junel Fe 24, has been awful. I’ve experienced every terrible side effect in the book - mood swings, weight gain, bloating, acne, you name it. I have felt incredibly depressed the whole time I’ve taken it, and my mood is all over the place - I actually cried for several hours when my succulent lost a leaf. My period is painful, and I apparently will not stop bleeding. Worst birth control I’ve been on so far."

• Ata...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed this birth control after I suddenly stopped getting my period. I had almost no side effects for the first couple of months and had a period every month, which was great. At the beginning of month 3, I broke out so bad to the point where I went to the dermatologist to get acne prescriptions to help improve my skin. Around the middle of month 4, I started getting really bad mood swings, anxiety, and depression, and would get an extremely bad migraine and chills the first day of placebo pills. The next month, my mood improved, but then I started getting headaches throughout the month and also really sore breasts, and also increased appetite. In the sixth month, I still had the headaches, my appetite decreased, the breast tenderness went away, and I started getting really bad cramps and mild nausea. I got tired of the unpredictable side effects and changed my prescription, so hopefully I won’t have the same experience!"

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2022

For Birth Control "I was on Loestrin 24 Fe and then was given Junel. I loved it. Barely any period, absolutely no cramping, and it completely helped with my mental health. It saved my life. Now my pharmacy changed it to Blisovi, and I’m having horrible cramps and period mid-pack. And horrible mood swings and depression."

• SPN...
• August 3, 2018

"Horrible, horrible pill! I am about to finish my first package, and I have been bleeding plus cramps for 20+ days now. My doctor said it's 'breaking through' bleeding, but I never experienced this in my life! Not to mention the horrible cystic pimples all over my jawline. I always had very nice skin, and this pill is causing me to break out so much. I will finish this package and stop this pill. It has been a nightmare."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2021

For Birth Control "I have taken several different types/brands of birth control pills in my life. My insurance stopped covering my Lo Loestrin Fe, so my Dr. prescribed Junel Fe. I didn’t even make it a whole month. Thankfully, after 2 plus weeks of gradually getting more moody, bloated, hungry, depressed, and just overall blah, it occurred to me that the only thing changed is my BC pills. I have had horrible side effects!! Now I’m cramping. The very thing that taking BC was supposed to lessen. I searched on Loestrin’s website that they offer coupons. So it may cost a little more than before, but it will definitely be worth it. I contacted my Dr. and they immediately changed me back to the Lo Loestrin. Thank goodness!!"

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 14, 2021

For Birth Control "Junel Fe was fine. I didn't love it, but it wasn't the worst birth control I was ever on. It did its job and kept me from getting pregnant, and my mood swings were not as bad as on some other birth control pills. It also did not do as well lightening my periods, I had some cramping and a few really heavy periods. All in all, I would probably recommend it, but it wouldn't be my first recommendation."

• AMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on a form of birth control called Mibelas for 9 years and then started to have slight breakthrough bleeding a few times per month. Dr. switched me to Junel, and it was fine the first month, but then I started having very frequent breakthrough bleeding and cramps over the last 4 months. It’s going to be different for every person, but it’s not great for me. Approaching 50 in a year or so and ready to be done with the pill!!!"

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been experiencing breakthrough bleeding every month for the past 4 months, before and after I get my period. My acne has gotten worse, and my cramps are still there. This is by far the worst medication I have ever tried and will be changing soon."

• 17a...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this for about 2 weeks and it's the first pill I've taken, but I have had horrible cramps (which never happen to me) and my heaviest period to date. I have pretty clear skin, but I've noticed a few spots showing up in my lower cheek area, but nothing alarming yet. I have also noticed my appetite is through the roof, which is abnormal for me. I will finish out the pack and see how it goes, but I'm not sure about continuing after that because of the cramps and hunger."

• Ana...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on this medicine for 6 weeks and switched from Lo Loestrin FE due to continuous bleeding every other week. This medicine was great, and I had no side effects or bleeding until 3 weeks in. I have started to get nauseous when eating once a week, which was fine because I figured it was just a side effect of the pill. This week, I actually had to leave work early and be rushed to urgent care because I was so nauseous, lightheaded, and pale for hours. We thought I had the flu, but the next day I was fine other than some cramps and spotting, which leads me to believe it was side effects of this medicine."

• Bon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2018

For Birth Control "Doctor switched me to Junel Fe after being on Taytulla for months. I don’t have many good things to say about Junel Fe. My face is worse than it has ever been. It made my hair dry, and it has started to fall out. And I have had terrible cramping from the beginning."