Mono-Linyah and Bleeding: What Users Say

• Liv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2021

For Birth Control "I was so scared to start taking this pill because I came on here and read all the negative reviews. But what you have to remember is that everyone's body is different and will react differently on this medication. For me, I have not had any changes whatsoever. I am still completely the same person I was before I started taking Mono-Linyah. No mood swings, cravings, bleeding, depression, or anything negative like that. If you are about to start this medication and are worried after seeing all the terrible reviews, just remember I was scared to take it too and I couldn't be happier with it. I have nothing bad to say about it! Just remember everyone is different and if you have a negative reaction to it there are plenty of other options to try!"

• Dah...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2020

For Endometriosis "I have been taking this medication for 4 months now and have been bleeding heavily for 4 months straight with severe cramping. I have been having severe mood swings and increased depression. This was prescribed to help slow down the process of my endometriosis returning, and my bleeding has been heavier than before my surgery."

• Anonymous
• April 5, 2020

For Birth Control "I was originally on a different pill, but my insurance wouldn’t cover the name brand, so I was switched to Mono-Linyah. The first month I took this, I suffered from painful cramps and mood swings. I attributed these to switching birth control, and after the first month, they went away. I continued using this pill for a year with little side effects and a lighter, shorter period, yay! But after a year, all the benefits stopped. My acne has exploded! My hair is thinning and falling out. I bleed randomly between periods, and during my regular period, I experience horrible cramps and really heavy bleeding. I started experiencing abnormal levels of anxiety and panic attacks, and I slipped into a really dark depressive state for 2-3 months. The only reason I’m still taking this pill is because it does its job in the sense that it prevents pregnancy. I will be seeing a doctor soon to switch."

• lex...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 16, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control for about 2 years. At first, this pill does the job, relieves cramps and lessens bleeding, but recently these symptoms have come back. I have miserable cramping, heavy bleeding, and extreme backaches (to the point I can’t walk). Along with this, about a week before my period even starts, I not only become depressed, I also experience almost suicidal thoughts. These things have made my period one of the most miserable things that I have to deal with each month."

• Sho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2018

For Birth Control "It's been a month on the pills, and I have noticed spotting on the second and the beginning of the third placebo pills. I was very drowsy and drained, and my period was a little heavy, and the cramps weren't so bad, but I noticed during the spotting sometimes my blood was brown, and when my period actually started, it was brown. The pills seem okay, but if I have the same problem this month, I would try to change...."

• ema...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control for a few months now to try and alleviate my heavy period and cramping, and this only made it worse. When I was on the blue pills, I was spotting/bleeding every single day. On the white placebo pills, I bled through a super tampon within three hours. The worst cramps of my life. I can’t wait to switch or get off of this, it’s been such a pain!"

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2022

For Birth Control "This birth control is the WORST! I started taking it on February 3, which was the first day of my period. And I haven't stopped bleeding since. I have a tubal and was only prescribed this medication due to a very thickened endometrium. I consulted with my doctor, who told me to stop taking it for 4 days. I stopped, and I am still bleeding. It's been 3 weeks since I have been bleeding while taking this medication. The bleeding was light at first, now that I am not on the pill, the bleeding is like a heavy period. I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS MEDICATION TO ANYONE! I am definitely taking myself off of this and going to something else."

• lac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 29, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for almost 10 months. It cleared most of my acne, and I had no breakthrough bleeding as I took it at the same time every day. I actually skipped my periods with this pill, no problem. But it has bloated me so much to where I think it's messing with my digestive system. It makes me very nauseous too. But the worst thing it has affected is my mood. I get so upset over small things and think the world is working against me. I've gone into pretty deep depression. So I decided to stop taking it, but I got into a relationship, so I needed to use something. So when I started back up again, I've been on my period for 3 weeks now. I finally just stopped taking it and am hoping to find something that works better for me."

• Vio...
• November 29, 2022

For Birth Control "I have had a really good experience with Mono-Linyah. Before taking this pill, I was on a different one, and my periods were terrible. I had horrible cramps, heat flashes, mood swings, heavy bleeding for many days, and migraines that made me throw up. I finally switched to this pill, and I skip the placebo week, and I have not had a single problem. It’s been about a year now, and I haven’t noticed a single side effect. It has improved my life tremendously."

• Dis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2022

For Birth Control "I took this for 5 months. I had severe cramps, nausea, heavy bleeding (with many blood clots). The symptoms got a little better in 3 months, so I kept taking it. Also, I noticed body hair decreased, so that was a plus. However, within the last week, I’ve experienced severe anxiety with racing thoughts to where I have discontinued this pill. My head is foggy, and I feel tense, with a general unwell feeling. Hoping this will ease now that my period is here. I let the nurse know, and she took me off of it. I know this will affect everyone differently, but if I can stop someone from experiencing this, then I’ll be happy. I do not recommend. I gave it a 2 because I did not get pregnant and the decrease in body hair growth."

• Aar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I switched my birth control after 5 years from being on the Depo shot to taking these pills. I have been on the pills for 4 months now, and let me tell you, it is the most horrible experience ever. I am bleeding heavily every period, and I know the last week is supposed to be my period week, but I have periods every other week it seems like. Another symptom I have had is very bad depression. I came to the conclusion that it is because of the birth control pills that are making me depressed. I have never in my life been depressed before, if you know me, you know I am not like that at all. I cry a lot, my cramps are bad. I am very emotional and moody! I don’t recommend it, and like everyone says, everybody’s body is different, and I could just be having these side effects because I’m switching after all those years, but me personally, I don’t recommend this pill. I am going to try a different BC pill and see if I like them better!"

• Doo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Mono-Linyah over a year ago. My periods were generally light, minimally painful, and on average lasted a full week. After starting this pill, my periods are debilitating. The cramping is so severe that I will vomit for the first 2 days, and I bleed through super tampons every 3 hours like clockwork. Not one over-the-counter pain medicine, herbal supplement, or home remedy has ever helped relieve the pain or bleeding. The doctor and I ran multiple tests to rule out any reproductive issues, so I know it’s not any underlying condition that is making this worse. I would give this 0/10 if I could."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2021

For Endometriosis "I had been on the Depo-Provera shot for many years, having a good experience. Towards the end, I had some bleeding. I went off it for 2 1/2 years. After meeting with my doctor, he put me on Mono-Linyah. I am 27 years old, 5 feet 1 inch, and weigh 115 lbs, possible endometriosis. I started on the first day of my cycle at 7:30 in the morning. By 10 am, I was experiencing a migraine, and by afternoon, I was nauseous. This continued for 6 days. Symptoms progressively got worse. The migraine was so bad I could hardly think straight. My stomach hurt so bad with cramps and gas. I was vomiting every day by 3 in the afternoon. As well, my left ovary, which was already enlarged, had the worst pains I’ve ever felt. I’ve had cysts rupture the past year and cause nausea and vomiting, but I’ve never had a pain this bad. It honestly felt like I had a baseball for my left ovary that was about to explode. I took my last pill on day 6 at 7:30 am, and the next day at 8 pm, I was finally feeling better."

• ire...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2024

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Very irregular periods. Periods are more like implantation bleeding."

• tee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2019

For Birth Control "This pill is okay. I'm taking it now, but I don't like it because my period is usually 5-6 days, but since I started this medication, I'm bleeding way too heavy. I'm done taking this medication."

• App...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 16, 2020

For Birth Control "Mono-Linyah does its job as far as birth control. However, periods are awful and extremely long and heavy bleeding. Even if you miss a dose, the bleeding is heavy. Would not recommend!"