Mono-Linyah and Acne: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Des...
• January 9, 2022

For Birth Control "I was on this pill before, which was last year, and when I took it, it was perfectly fine. It helped with my cramps that were pretty bad, and I was very heavy, and my face was so clear. I stopped taking it and then got back on it again, and let me tell you, I’ve never been like this before. My face broke out SO bad. I’ve been SO moody and crying all the time for no reason. One moment I would be fine, next I would be mad for no reason. I thought there was something wrong with me, but it’s really ruining me, and if you feel like this also, you are not alone, and it’s not worth taking it anymore. Definitely talk to your doctor about getting on something else because your mental health is important. And I feel so bad for the people around me because I’m just so moody, and it’s not fair to them."

• Wom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2021

For Acne "Horrible. My cystic acne got worse even after 4 months. I had suicidal thoughts, appearance didn't help, and not to mention the most draining fatigue and loss of will to live. I can't get back these last few months of my life, and I'm switching to Trisprintec to literally save my life."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 4, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control for almost 2 years, I believe. I suffer from bad acne, and it hasn’t necessarily helped, but it hasn’t made it worse either. I still get my regular breakouts a week before my period, like I always have. I used to have terrible cramps to the point where I couldn’t move, and it didn’t do much the first 6 months, but now they aren’t as bad as they used to be. But I also have been taking those Flo Gummies since January 2021, which seem to help with that."

• Bab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on this pill for about four months. My periods are regular now. Also, my sex drive has increased. But the first month on this pill, my whole face broke out with acne. (I’m still treating the breakouts.) I also became very depressed in the first two months. Sometimes when I eat, I get nausea, so I have to stop. Also, my skin has become itchy and my hair is shedding a lot. And my periods are still moderately heavy. In my case, I have more negatives than positives, so I will be switching."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 7, 2022

For Birth Control "This is easily the worst birth control I’ve ever been on. I’ve gained 30 pounds, nonstop issues regarding my female health, and it has given me acne. It is so awful, do not recommend this birth control whatsoever. My doctor switched me to this one as I was having issues while on the previous one, and it exacerbated the problem. I’ve been on it for over a year, and nothing has gotten better. I’ve been tested for everything underneath the sun, and the only thing it comes back to is how this birth control has my hormones all messed up."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2022

For Birth Control "I got switched to this brand from Sprintec/Tri-Sprintec, and after reading reviews, I was so scared to even start taking it. But Mono-Linyah has been soooo much better than Sprintec, Tri-Sprintec, and Estarylla. I used to get nauseous immediately after taking those, had mild headaches, no appetite, and NO sex drive at all. Now, after only one month on Mono-Linyah, I feel a whole lot better. I have zero side effects after taking it, no nausea/headaches, and my sex drive is finally back. My period is the same as it was when I was on Sprintec, about 3-4 days long. The only downfall I’ve noticed is that my face has a few more small pimples the week of my period, but nothing too bad, as they’re very tiny (and could be caused by anything, not just the BC). Overall, I’m happy and will continue taking this."

• Gar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 23, 2022

For Birth Control "Honestly, in the first two months I did have side effects like nausea, weight gain, and got bad acne, but I knew that my body would get used to it. After that, my body went back to normal and my skin cleared up, I wasn’t nauseous anymore and I started losing weight easily. As for mental health, it never made me get depression or anxiety, but then again, I never had that in the past, so maybe that’s why I never developed it. My periods came every month and I never got cramps or heavy blood, before I was on the pill, my cramps were bad and painful, so I’m glad they’re not anymore. Again, all bodies are different, but I really like this birth control for me."

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2022

"I had to come off of Tri-Previfem (which I have been on for almost 10 years for PCOS, and it worked so well for me until recently), and my gyno switched me to this birth control. The first week I didn't notice a difference, but when my body really started to react with the hormones, I got bloating that hasn't gone away and I began breaking out. On Tri-Previfem, I had glowing skin all the time and now I feel like I'm in high school again. I cannot stand the constant bloating. I feel like I've gained ten pounds and my boobs are at least a size, if not two, bigger. I'm at the end of month two and I can't do it anymore. Not the pill for me."