Taytulla and Spotting: What Users Say

• Why...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 25, 2017

For Birth Control "I wanted to chime in because most of the people writing reviews had bad experiences. I doubt most people who are happy with a drug will go online to write a review. I took Loestrin and Minastrin for several years (bioequivalent to Taytulla), loved them both, switched to Taytulla about a year ago, don't notice any difference. For me, they are fantastic birth control. The ONLY side effects I have are going from 8-day heavy periods to no periods, no spotting ever, and clearing up the cystic acne I would get during ovulation and my period. Total win for me. I tried many different kinds of OC in my twenties and really didn't like any of them, so I feel so lucky to have found this in my late 30s. Everyone's body will respond differently."

• MMa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I have two teenage daughters on Taytulla, and they both really like it. No issues other than the initial adjustment of some spotting with the first pack, maybe a little more emotional for the first three packs, but nothing more than typical PMS. As a mom, I read all these reviews and got a little freaked out. I wanted people to know that this pill seems to work for them, and they will continue to take."

• Gan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2020

For Birth Control "I have never been on birth control and was always kind of opposed to it, given the horror stories of side effects I had heard of. However, my gyno talked me into trying Taytulla. I was so nervous to try it, especially after reading some of these reviews, but honestly, I am so glad I did. I just finished the first month, and so far the only side effect I've noticed is an increase in appetite. That's it! No nausea, mood changes, headaches, or anything like that. There was one day with some random, very minimal spotting. Right now I'm on my first period since starting Taytulla, and it is drastically a lighter flow, which is really nice. Another perk I've noticed is clearer skin. It has only been one month, so I really hope things continue this way and no worse side effects present themselves. Based on my experience so far, I would definitely recommend it, but it seems it's different for everyone."

• Reb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 4, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on Taytulla for 2 years now to control endometriosis. It is a great alternative to the hysterectomy that several doctors have recommended. I've had light spotting maybe 3 times in 2 years, with 2 having been these last 2 months. I see several complaints about them causing mood swings. It's a hormone. It will do that. They don't work if you don't take them regularly, which means the same time every day. Nothing is a miracle drug. If it doesn't work for you, talk to your doctor and try something else. There are far cheaper medications than this one. However, I am happy with this product. It's pretty much the same outcome as the depo shot, and this doesn't hurt my bone mass."

• JM9...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2017

For Birth Control "I am in my second full month of taking this pill, and it's the best I've ever been on. My period is so much shorter and lighter... before this pill, it was nightmarishly heavy. I haven't experienced any side effects. I feel less bloated and moody than any other pill I've ever tried. I actually just feel normal, like I'm not on any pill at all. I've tried 4-5 other BC pills, and all gave me side effects like melasma, spotting, bloating, or yeast infections, but I have none of that now. I couldn't be more pleased."

• Ms ...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 25, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been taking this birth control for almost a year now, and this has been the only one to work for me without any spotting or nausea, etc. I love the gel capsules, they do not make me sick at all. I suffer from migraines but haven't had many since being on this pill. My acne has gone away, and I have picked up a little weight gain that was much needed, as I was only 107 lbs. My breasts have increased a size and a half, and I love that too. As with any birth control, some is not for anyone. If it doesn't work for you, that doesn't mean it's a poor product. Everyone's body is different and will react to medications differently. For me, this was the only birth control that worked for me, and I love it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 11, 2020

"I was put on this pill after experiencing an ovarian cyst. I gave the pill time to adjust in my body, but after three months, I still had irregular periods with spotting for up to 10 days in a row in the middle of my cycle-followed by a heavy and painful period two weeks later. I am a very active person and work out 6 days a week, but could not lose weight to save my life on this pill. I probably gained 10-15 pounds since I started taking it 8 months ago. I also have pretty bad hormonal acne, and this did nothing to improve it-it may have even made it worse. I did not notice it totally at the time, but this pill definitely caused me bad moods and depression over the past 8 months. It also caused me to be constantly bloated. Just overall a terrible birth control for me. I just switched to Beyaz, which seems to have better reviews all around."

• Lad...
• September 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I took Taytulla for 3 months and finished my last pack 2 weeks ago. The past 3 months I... have had shorter cycles but spotting in between cycles each month, so shorter cycles mean nothing to me if I’m just going to spot all month. increase in headaches, NO SEX DRIVE, like at all! This is NOT normal! Especially for us newlyweds who waited."

• Ean...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I am a first-time birth control user, and I wanted a more natural pill. I have been taking Taytulla for almost a year now. The only symptoms I noticed after I first started were occasional nausea, headaches, and random spotting. Now I don't notice any side symptoms, and I don't have a period unless I don't take Taytulla for a week. Even after missing a week, I didn't experience any side effects again. Just that my painful period came back. I'm not entirely sure that this birth control doesn't affect my emotions/moods because I have had a life-changing year. All in all, I love not having painful cramps or periods anymore and feel safe."

• Mol...
• April 25, 2018

For Birth Control "I was happy on TriSprintec for years but then experienced persistent vaginal dryness. My doctor said it was probably hormonal and switched me to Taytulla. Now, 2 months in, my dryness seems much better. I had minor spotting the week before my period (which is normal when you switch birth control) and an extremely light period during the non-active pills. I lost about 5 pounds. I had my first episode of BV ever during/after my first period on Taytulla, but my doctor said it's probably not related to switching pills. My skin didn't break out. My mood and anxiety levels feel unchanged, and I have had mild-moderate anxiety on and off in the past. My sex drive also seems good-maybe even a little higher on this pill. Overall, I am extremely happy with Taytulla. Everyone is different, so don't be afraid of negative reviews. It might take a few different pills before you find the right one for you. Be patient and trust your doctor-not necessarily everything you read on the internet."

• Tam...
• April 30, 2019

For Birth Control "After reading some pretty bad reviews on here, I was pretty hesitant to try this, but after being on Mibelas for about two years, I started having stomach pain and breakthrough bleeding, so my doctor prescribed this. Only been on it for a month, but I feel great!! Had a little cramping and spotting in between periods, but nothing crazy. Everyone is different when it comes to birth control, so don’t let negative reviews stop you from trying it! It also takes your body about three months to really adjust to the hormones anyway. Good luck out there!"

• Uhh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on the pill almost 3 months. My acne has cleared up, but I get terrible cramps that have woken me up at night. I also spot a ton. I'll go about 4 days of normal feeling fantastic, then I'll spot for 3 days, then start to feel normal and then spot for a couple of days again, constantly all month. It's light, which is a relief, but I hate having to constantly worry about when I'm gonna bleed again. My breasts have been tender and grown a bit, which I don't mind. I haven't had any headaches, the cramps and spotting are my only concerns. I'm staying on this pill to hope it clears up in a couple of months. It's also super nice because my insurance coverage is amazing, and they have a $25 a month deal that came with my sample, so I've only had to pay $5 for a total of 5 packs!!!!"

• Boo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 20, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve had my fair share of experiences with birth control, from the migraines every day to bleeding for weeks at a time to anxiety to depression. Taytulla was my last try at it, and I must say I’m pleasantly surprised. I was on a generic of the same dosage and had a list of issues, none of which I have now with this birth control! On Taytulla, I have no anxiety, no migraines, no depression. I had mild spotting getting used to it, but now everything is fine, my horrible periods are now only about 4 days. I will say that cramping is still really bad, but way lighter! I love this birth control-life saver!"

• Fie...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I was taking Marlissa birth control pill for 4 years before it started giving me headaches. My doctor prescribed me this instead. It’s been almost a year, and my cramps came back worse than ever before. I’ve been having tons of anxiety, which I now know is a side effect after reading these reviews. I’ve been spotting with cramps in between periods, bad enough to bleed through my underwear during a workout. I asked to go back on my old pill."

• 4an...
• January 17, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on Taytulla for about a month and a half now. This is the first type of BC I have ever tried. Since starting, my periods have stopped with some breakthrough bleeding in the first month and now just some light spotting. After reading these reviews, I understand why I have been so emotional. I am known for my thick skin, but after starting this pill, I noticed I would become so upset, almost to the point of crying, which is NOT me. Also, I just had my first anxiety attack EVER. I have never struggled with depression or anxiety in the past, but now I feel in a constant slump, which scares me. My once clear skin is now in a terrible breakout. I understand that I still need to give time for my hormone levels to balance, but is this normal? Especially a 'mild' BC like my gyno described it as? I feel like a pimpled face hormonal freak, which is making me crazy. I am planning to finish out my sample pack. Set an appointment this week with my gyno to hopefully resolve this issue..."

• Joc...
• December 15, 2017

For Birth Control "I thought my body would hate this because of all the bad reviews I’ve read, but I’m on my second pack now and it has cleared up my acne and no weight gain. The biggest side effect I noticed is that it gave me a mild headache almost every day, but I’ve always been prone to migraines. The only other bad thing I have to say about it is that it made me spot for a week leading up to my period. I used to have extremely heavy periods, but my period now is very light and lasted only a couple of days. I would recommend giving this birth control a try because you never know how it’s going to affect you. And remember, all birth controls are going to come with some side effects."

• Mar...
• October 31, 2018

For Birth Control "I'm 26 years old and have been on birth control pills since I was 16. I have never had children and weigh 115 lbs. I had always taken a low hormone pill previously and had no notable side effects on or off the pill. For the past 4 months, I've been on Taytulla, and it's a nightmare. My PMS symptoms are out of control. I cry all the time now, especially a week or two before my period, I will have multiple full-scale, sobbing episodes. This is not normal for me at all. My nipples are so sore they can't be touched almost all month. I spot in between my periods now. I have bled heavily (almost like my period starting) after pretty mild and well-lubricated sex. I realized this month that Taytulla is a really high dose of estrogen/estradiol (1 mg), and my old birth control had 0.035 mg! That is a HUGE difference in estrogen. Also, it costs $170 per month without insurance! I'm getting off it next week when my cycle ends. Good riddance."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2017

For Birth Control "I tried BC years ago and didn't even get through a full month before I called it quits because of its side effects. I started up again a few months ago on Loestrin and HATED it! I was constantly spotting, eating, and crying. My periods were 2 weeks, and my face was always breaking out... After 3 months, I decided my body wasn't adjusting and switched to Taytulla, and the change in my mood and appearance was almost immediate - my anxiety and depression no longer feel amplified, my skin has cleared up, and I'm not constantly changing panty liners and tampons - my period was literally 2 days & so light I thought it was spotting at first. Every body is different, and what works for someone might not work for you, but I'd recommend this BC."

• kcc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 9, 2017

For Birth Control "I started Taytulla during the last few days of December 2016. I had no problems-no fatigue, no stomach ache, no headaches, just basically nothing out of the ordinary. Within the first couple of months, I had mild spotting, and the side effects of my period did not go away. I still had terrible cramps, stomach bloating, and my acne actually seemed to get worse as the months went on. Six months later, I am seeing no difference in anything EXCEPT! My period does come at the right time at the end of my packet every month. The real issue? EXPENSIVE! With insurance only covering part of the cost (original price is almost $200, it costs $80 a month. Who has that kind of money?)"

• AIa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2019

For Birth Control "Taytulla was the first birth control I ever used. I have PCOS as well as insulin resistance. Before taking Taytulla, I would have terrible PMS and lots of hair loss. The first month of taking Taytulla was pretty rough due to lots of mood swings and 15 days of spotting! However, after the spotting stopped, I noticed that my acne decreased, my hair loss decreased, and my mood was much more stabilized. Unfortunately, I had to stop taking Taytulla after 2 months because my insurance stopped covering it. I did not gain any weight on the pill even though I am insulin resistant, which is great. I think this is a great pill for people to start out with."

• Nat...
• December 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Taytulla for a little over a month, and I would have kept taking it, but I developed the side effect of a DVT!! I would have kept taking this medication had I not, but after getting this diagnosis, I am not touching any form of birth control pill ever again! Some of the other reviews mentioned weight gain, hair loss, and anxiety/depression, but I never experienced these, could be because I wasn’t on it for too long. It actually did seem to help with my anxiety, though. I did experience some spotting and cramping, but I have been experiencing menstrual issues prior to the pill, so this was no big deal for me. I would have rated this higher because it worked pretty well, but for the fact that I could have died, I wouldn’t recommend. This, however, should be taken with a grain of salt because everyone’s body is different and is going to react differently!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 14, 2018

For Birth Control "Taytulla was the first birth control I tried, and I've been very pleased with the results after a year of taking it! I was expecting the typical birth control symptoms (bloating, spotting, acne, etc.), but the only thing that I've noticed is that I tend to get emotional the week before I start my period (I blame PMS). Prior to starting Taytulla, I had very bad cramping on the first two days of my period... like really bad... but now that's completely gone and my periods are virtually gone to the point that I only wear a panty liner. Definitely going to stick with it!"

• Fat...
• January 10, 2018

For Birth Control "Prescribed by my doc to minimize bleeding due to fibroids. I’m on my second pack and still unsure because I bleed every day. Some days it’s heavy, but most days it’s not. I’m only staying on it for now because no hair loss, no cramps, no headache. I put on some weight, but I lose easily, so not too concerned. I’m taking with iron supplement for now, but can’t continue with daily spotting and bleeding until menopause. I’m on the fence recommending this, but I guess it’s a matter of your problem and what works. I honestly prefer minimal bleeding and some hair on my head."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2018

For Birth Control "The first month I was on this Taytulla, I had spotting, but I am just finishing month three, and I love this birth control. No weight gain. My acne is better. This last menstrual cycle was two days. It’s just a great drug."

• JWa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2020

For Birth Control "My doctor switched me to this pill to try to relieve perimenopausal symptoms by giving me more estrogen. While I don't have night sweats anymore, that gives it a 2 rating. But my periods are extremely painful, and mid-cycle I get extreme cramps too, with spotting. I also immediately gained 5+ lbs. It's been almost 6 months, and this is the worst!"