Mono-Linyah User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• 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 pill, I been on the pills for 4 months now and let me tell you it is the most horrible experience ever. I am bleeding heavy 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 is 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 every emotional and moody! I don’t recommend 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!"

• PEASE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2021

For Birth Control "I think often times we assume that side effects will not happen, but I began taking this a week prior to my wedding. I am 38, do not smoke and do not have any significant medical history. My health is good and I eat healthy. After a week of taking this, we traveled to Vegas (3 hour plane ride), plus took a drive over to California and back. Throughout all the traveling we made frequent stops, etc...We were on vacation for a week. When I returned home I began experiencing shortness of breath. I ended up in the hospital ICU for three days with many peripheral blood clots in all my lung lobes, but one, and will be on blood thinners indefinitely until I finish my work up with Hematology. I realize everyone is different but just exercise caution and weight your options!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2021

For Endometriosis "Was told this was the generic version of Sprintec that works just as well, that was a lie. I take birth control for my endometriosis and painful periods but since I have been on this BC I've been cramping and spotting every single day for 2 months. When I was on Sprintec this never happened I won't be taking this BC anymore"

• leaf
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I took Mono-Linyah for almost a year and a half with no negative side effects. However I wasn't taking it to prevent pregnancy, I was taking it because I experience incredibly painful period cramps for unknown reasons. It helped clear up my acne, stopped my cramps almost completely, and I think it might have helped alleviate some of my general anxiety but that's just my own theory. I stopped taking Mono-Linyah for a few months and when I started taking birth control again they randomly put me on Sprintec which did horrible things to my body. So if you're in a similar situation to me, maybe try Mono-Linyah or ask your gyno about something similar."

• Dooby...
• 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. 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."

• Rachel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on this for 2 months. I wanted to give it a chance. Immediately upon taking it I was extremely fatigued. I spent most days in bed and was unable to care for my kids. I did bare minimum. Usually I’m bursting with energy and would describe myself at a super mom. I gained over 10 pounds, I constantly looked 4 months pregnant and was extremely bloated. My clothes were tight on me. I was irritable and felt depressed. No libido. My placebo week, instantly I felt great. The dr said I was imagining it. As soon as I started again I felt awful. One week after throwing them away, I lost 5 pounds and my energy has returned. I feel great. It WASN'T all in my head."

• Kb12
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 5, 2022

For Birth Control "This is the third pill I’ve been on and it is definitely NOT my favorite. I will say it has made my face extremely clear, in the 6 months I’ve been on it I’ve had maybe 5 or so pimples. I don’t have acne but normally around my period I’d break out in a few spots, and I have not experienced that. Now, this pill has made me gradually gain weight I’ve gained like 7 pounds but it’s not even about the number on the scale it’s that I feel bloated all the time. I feel like it makes me retain water so much, no matter what I eat. My eating habits have not changed and I’m a pretty active person. Also, the biggest reason I’m getting off of this is because it has made me SO irritable and anxious about a week to week and a half before I started my period, & that isn’t normal for me."

• Disap...
• 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 effect everyone differently but if I can stop someone from experiencing this than 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."

• Cynthia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve bled non-stop for 3 months on Mono-Linyah. I’ve gained a substantial amount of weight (15-20lbs) in the last 3 months despite doing absolutely nothing differently besides taking this medication. The healthcare community can lie and say it’s impossible but if everyone has similar experiences, are we all just delusional? I’m discontinuing use today. I’d rather have a horrible period once a month than bleed for 3 months straight and get fatter, thanks."

• Dannie
• 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 foot 1 and weigh 115lbs possible endometriosis. I started on the first day of my cycle at 7:30 in the morning. By 10am 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 everyday 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 8pm I was finally feeling better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 18, 2021

For Acne "I've been on for about 1.5-2 yrs. I was on Norethindrone and Paragard(IUD) I had to get off the paraguard because it would always shift, painful, and I didn't know it but I was having a reaction to the copper. The Mono-Linyah was prescribed because of my acne and severe period bleeding. I have never done the bleed week bc my dr said I could just skip. I will say- I have gained 20-25lbs in this short amount of time. Nothing with my diet or exercise has changed. I am nauseas, lightheaded, and hormonal. Oddly- It cleared up my face acne really well but I started breaking out on my back and butt which was really bad. I also was losing hair really bad and I'm not sure if it was from this or not but it really hasn't cleared up. My biggest issue is weight gain, nausea, and CRAZY CRAVINGS."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 8, 2022

For Birth Control "I started mono-linyah back in January 2020 and I had no problems until around September or October of 2020. I ended up developing gallstones from this birth control and in a matter of a month I was in the emergency room getting my gallbladder removed. Haven’t really taken it since."

• Ive...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 14, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been on and off birth control for 10 years. I’ve several pills including Sprintec and the Nuvaring. Sprintec made me gain weight and the mood swings were awful. Nuva ring gave me my period for 3 weeks in a row. I’ve been on mono linyah for almost 3 years. It’s been my favorite thus far even when I decide to cycle on and off if it, my body never rejects it nor do I have weird side effects. I’m grateful this birth control hasn’t caused any adverse reactions. BUT it did take me a few to find a good one that worked with my body and not against it."

• melody
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2022

For Birth Control "This was the second brand of birth control I've tried after the first one made me feel horrible emotionally. However, this one isn't that much better. It started out fine during the first pack, but then it started making me so nauseous that I woke up to throw up in the middle of the night. This also happened a different night on the second pack. It hasn't happened since, but now I occasionally feel like throwing up or have other pain in my stomach area. The other issue is how much it makes me sweat. Before trying the pill I would have the occasional anxiety sweats, but nothing unmanageable. Now, sweat literally DRIPS down my arms, especially during the placebo week. I can't get my body to a comfortable temperature on my period and it makes an already hard week that much difficult. I don't think this pill works for my body at all, so I will definitely switch. It is very effective though, I will say."

• Jay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2021

"I am currently 36 years old and was given Mono-Linyah after being on Sprintec for several years. Despite this being a generic form of Sprintec and being reassured that my body should experience nothing out of the ordinary, my body reacted very negatively to Mono-Linyah. I experienced a horrendous breakout after being on this pill, which is highly unusual for me and frankly never occurs. This of course made me quite self-conscious. My mood swings were also very bad, and I became tremendously depressed throughout my use of this pill. I did not notice any weight gain or loss. I became severely unhappy with both my emotional state and skin health changing. The only thing that I personally changed in my routine during my use of Mono-Linyah was my use of Mono-Linyah. I stopped using this birth control after a week, as I could not take the side effects anymore. I am happy for those that can use Mono-Linyah and have a positive experience with it. This is not the case for everyone, sadly."

• Apples
• 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!"

• Missy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 6, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m satisfied with Mono-Linyah. I have been using it for two years now and it certainly has decreased the length and volume of my periods and made them less painful."

• Steph...
• August 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on the pill for a month now. I've been experiencing headache's for the past week and been very nauseated. I will disregard the pill until I have a talk with my doctor."

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

For Birth Control "This pill is ok. 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 to heavy. I'm done taking this medication."

• gabby
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 25, 2020

For Birth Control "I started my period while on the active pills, got the worst cramps and back pain. Experienced blood clots, headaches and became super moody. Would not recommend other than it did what it needed too."

• lola
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 19, 2022

For Birth Control "Mono-Linyah is the best birth control I’ve tried by far. It cleared my acne, helped with pcos pain, caused weight loss."