Taytulla and Spotting: What Users Say (Page 2)

• hap...
• November 18, 2019

For Birth Control "Lo Loestrin was causing spotting, which turned into severe bleeding and cramping that became unbearable, so went with Taytulla. Pros: no acne, good libido, no mood swings, no weight gain, no preggo. First month, just minor cramping when “period” came. Month 2, cramped throughout the month, started spotting two days before my withdrawal bleeding. 3rd month... HORRIBLE. My cramps were so bad to the point of crying and hunched over in PAIN with so much inflammation. When it was time for the next pack, I couldn’t take the pill... I realized I have estrogen dominance unknowingly, and I think this pill made it worse. Is everybody different with the pill? Yes. So if it works for you, great. If you are having symptoms, DON'T IGNORE the signs and don’t let a doc tell you this is normal. And if you have underlying issues, get checked out first and healed possibly before taking the pill. The pill only masks issues you have. Hence when you’re off the pill, your issues are still there."

• ma0...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2017

For Birth Control "At first, I was worried about taking my first BC, Taytulla. I saw all the bad reviews but took it anyway. In the beginning, I was nauseous for about a week, nothing ginger tea couldn’t fix. I then started spotting heavily and had bad anxiety and mood swings. I’m now on my fourth pack, and spotting is gone, I feel like my normal self again. Obviously, in the beginning, your body is going through a lot of changes and takes a bit of time to get used to it. Also, a con of Taytulla is it's expensive even with insurance."

• Ana...
• April 25, 2018

For Birth Control "This is the worst pill I have ever taken in my entire life. What happened was the following: I bled for about a month... not normal bleeding, but dark brown spotting. When it was time to get my period, I was incredibly confused because it only lasted one day, and my period usually lasts 5 days. I got the worst anxiety and depression, to the point I would argue and cry for no reason. I’m still suffering from the anxiety. One day I didn’t take it at 12 pm, the usual time I would take it, I took it two hours later... and bang! The dark brown spotting came back. I was on this pill for a month, and I couldn’t take it much longer. Not only did it make me bleed for a month, make me anxious and depressed, ruin my life, but it also gave me pimples, and I’ve never suffered from acne. Now that I’m off it, the anxiety has taken a while to go away, and my new period is super light and way too painful."

• Iam...
• July 9, 2018

For Birth Control "With potential endometriosis, I was prescribed this medication strictly to control and help moderate my never-ending pelvic pain and over-the-top long heavy painful periods. Starting Taytulla on the first day of my period, I can say with full confidence that it was the worst period of my life. Lasting over two weeks, I could do little to nothing due to excruciating cramps, fatigue, headaches, back pain, nausea, breast pain, and dizziness. Since then, I haven't had one day free of spotting, nausea, anxiousness, feelings of depression and panic, consistent pelvic pain, neck pain, headaches, and constant fatigue, often leaving me out of breath. All these symptoms seem to appear or worsen after I take the pill every day at 4. I am 20 years old with a healthy BMI, and I can't describe how much of a living hell these pills are putting me through. But I'm determined to stick it out for three months. That's when I'm told it will improve or find a new OBGYN."

• Pin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2017

For Birth Control "I wanted to share a review since I was really nervous about going on this pill, especially after seeing all the horrible reviews. My doctor put me on Taytulla because I was borderline hemorrhaging with my periods, bleeding 8-16 oz/day on my heaviest 2 days. I am just starting my 3rd month. Month 1 was awful, as I spotted almost every day because of the hormone change. Cramps have been the worst cramps I've ever had since I started. No breakouts though. Month 2 my period was so light. Bad cramps, but still no breakouts. Overall, I'm happy with how this has flipped my periods around, but hate the cramping. Give it a few month adjustment period before you listen to all the negativity. I will take the cramps because of all the other benefits."

• alt...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2018

For Birth Control "Taytulla worked really well in preventing pregnancy. Of my 4 months on the pill, I was only ever late on one pill. For the first month, though, I experienced about three weeks of spotting and really sore boobs. I ended up going up two cup sizes, though. It also cleared up my acne and made my periods extremely light and painless. I suffer from depression already, and it did make it worse. Also, for the past three out of 4 months, I have had breakthrough bleeding for about 4 days in the middle of my cycle, causing me to have pregnancy scares almost every month. I'm switching to Tri-Sprintec today because of the bleeding."

• unk...
• June 13, 2018

For Birth Control "This is my first time being on birth control, and I must admit I can't wait to get off of it. The first month on it was horrible, I felt like vomiting the 2-3 weeks on the pills. I was spotting light in the beginning, and then it got very heavy with bad, bad cramping, which lasted 18 days. I thought this pill would reduce cramping, but instead it gave me horrible cramping. Also, this pill turned me into a different person. The mood swings are kicking me very badly. Now that I'm in two months on these pills, it has gotten worse. I've had bleeding again like the first month and bad cramping that lasted 2 weeks, and it is horrible. Now that I am finishing the 2nd pack of this pill, I've gotten very sick, and my appetite went down. It made me bruise easily and very emotional. I'm only on it for 3 months, and I can't wait to get off of it, and after that I am no longer taking birth control after all that. The only good thing this Taytulla pill did for me was no weight gain, and it made my face very clear, no acne."

• Wai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2018

For Birth Control "I’m on this as a light hormone therapy. Take it 3 months straight, then a break for a period. Had a little bloating and spotting as my body adjusted, but that was way easier to deal with than long, monstrous periods. My moodiness is about the same."

• Gra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 24, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on Taytulla for about 3 1/2 years now, and I have not had any side effects other than my period going away and my breasts being a little tender. I was on the brand name for 1-2 years, and then insurance switched me to generic. I had normal to light periods before taking this, but now it is gone completely, which is awesome. Having no period for this long freaked me out a little, but my doctor said it is normal, and I am a healthy 20-year-old. This is the first BC I have been on, and I have 0 complaints. I have not noticed any weight gain or mood changes over these past few years, and I have gotten used to not having a period! Also, not preggo, which is nice! I went on Accutane and noticed light spotting for a day or two each month, but recently got off and haven't had a period since. Every birth control affects people in different ways, so I would keep an open mind! This has been life changing for me."

• ema...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2018

For Birth Control "I absolutely hate Taytulla. I read the reviews after just barely starting the pill, which all said it messes with your mental state, but I thought I’m self-assured and confident, so it won’t affect me. But I was wrong, and into my 4th week of the pill, the mood swings almost ruined my relationship. It gave me vaginal irritation, which I'm still not even sure if it’s a yeast infection or not. It made me spot for a week straight in my 2nd week. The mood swings and the emotional side of this make Taytulla not worth it. I would definitely not recommend. I felt crazy on this pill and have almost decided to stop birth control pills altogether if they all alter my mental stability like Taytulla did. I’m getting off it as soon as I finish this pill package."

• pat...
• March 2, 2018

For Birth Control "Horrible! I’ve been on this birth control for about 3 weeks now and for the last 5 days I’ve been experiencing excruciating cramps, spotting. It also made me break out, moody, and bloated. I'm calling my doctor today to switch me to something else ASAP. I was on another brand of birth control before this and never had one issue. This birth control is 100% NOT for me, nor was it good."

• Anonymous
• June 8, 2020

"I gained 5 pounds on this Taytulla pill! I was retaining so much water and spotting all the time (went from 106 lb to 111 lb). I had to switch. Now I just started Junel 1/20 FE. Hoping this pill helps!"

• Lai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2018

For Birth Control "Wow, this BC is the worst ever that I have been on. After having a final ligation, I experienced ovarian cysts that caused mid-cycle pain, so my obgyn gave me Taytulla. From day 3-8, I have been bloated, extremely nauseous, gained 4 lbs, and lost hair. I decided to stop after day 8, I was also spotting all 8 days. I don’t recommend this for anyone, as my experience was horrific."

• nan...
• July 24, 2017

For Birth Control "So I've been taking Taytulla for about 3 months. I started noticing significant changes in my moods. I was overly emotional. Everything made me cry, and I'm not a super emotional person. I pretty much spotted during the entire duration of taking the pill. Needless to say, I switched birth controls."

• ef0...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2018

For Birth Control "I know there are a lot of bad reviews on this birth control, but I wanted to share my mostly positive experience for those concerned. When I first started Taytulla, I got the worst cystic acne, worse than I have ever had in my life. This lasted for about 3 months while my body adjusted, but now my skin has cleared up and I barely have breakouts anymore. I also just have spotting now instead of the awful crippling cramps and excessive bleeding I used to have before. Sure, there are downsides, but no pill is perfect. I honestly enjoy this birth control and I hope others have good experiences as well."

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2018

For Birth Control "I've only been on this birth control for 2 weeks, and I am an emotional wreck! I'm tired all the time and becoming very depressed. I have never suffered from depression until this pill. I'm going to finish the pack, and if it does not get better, I will be calling my doctor. I also have been spotting the last 3 days and having pretty bad cramps."

• Swa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 11, 2019

For Birth Control "Absolutely loved this birth control, Taytulla. I’m so sad my insurance no longer covers this medication. The first two packs I did have spotting, anxiety, and weight gain, but after that I was back to normal with a healthier diet. I definitely recommend and I hope I can get back on this one ASAP."

• Tay...
• February 11, 2018

For Birth Control "So I’m on my 3rd pack. And I cannot stop spotting. And I get cramps with it. I want a birth control to help me, not make me worse."