Mononessa for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• Amb...
• August 27, 2015

"Started taking this pill 14 months ago. First 2 months, I had nausea for a while. Now, I experience mild discomfort the first 2 days or so of taking a new pill pack. Haven't gained weight. Cleared up my acne. Got rid of my bad cramps. Period is heavier, but regular in length."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 30, 2015

"I've been on this birth control for almost a year. It started out great, and my periods were regular and light. My breasts also got bigger, which was an advantage. Right away, I noticed the biggest change in my lifestyle: my sex drive plummeted, and I became extremely emotional. I went from having sex with my boyfriend every day to maybe once a week, and it's so difficult for me to get turned on. I'll watch a commercial with a dog in it and cry or sob uncontrollably when my boyfriend does something nice for me. It's ridiculous. I also gained a lot of weight since starting Mononessa and always feel tired and foggy. It has been effective in preventing pregnancy, but it's not the right birth control for me."

• Ser...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 6, 2017

"I have been on this medication for 9 years straight. I was prescribed it when I was 18 and had been having awful cramps and nausea during my period, as well as it being irregular. Since I started this birth control, I have only had minimal cramping and have never been sick from my period again. I did not feel any different when I started it, and I have never experienced a negative side effect. I have nothing bad to say about this medication; all I have gotten from it is regulated, shorter, and lighter periods, pregnancy prevention, and bigger boobs. All great things, in my opinion."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 30, 2017

"I hate it so far. I'm not one to break out, and suddenly I have acne. These random pimples are on my back too! So depressing. My anxiety spiked, dizziness, and I feel at times I'm going to faint. Seeking new birth control ASAP."

• Ivy...
• April 7, 2017

"I have started this about a week ago, and so far it's not been too bad! I did experience nausea if taken on an empty stomach. At the same time, I would experience headaches and dizziness. I have not noticed wanting to eat more than usual, I have noticed not having much of an appetite anymore. Which is a bit odd because I'm always down for food. I would DEFINITELY recommend to make your daily time to take the pill at night around dinner time. It's a little more convenient, so you're not going to work or school having to deal with any side effects."

• Lil...
• March 22, 2015

"I've been on this birth control for 6 years now (I am 19). It has definitely decreased my cramps and pain as that was the original reason I was put on birth control. I work out often, so I don't have to stop running anymore from pain. Now that I've become sexually active, my periods are always on time, so I never worry. My mood is crazy, but at the same time, I have anxiety problems, which I take a low dose of medication for, and I went through middle school-currently college-on this stuff, so I think overall it's not the medication, it's me haha. I have always been very slender. I notice I always bloat and have a little belly that never seems to go away, but it's not a big deal. It can make you nauseous...but the trick is to eat a lot with it."

• Mma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2015

"I started this birth control about two months ago. My periods are light and quick. I also haven't gained any weight. I don't experience any side effects other than vaginal dryness and uncomfortable sex. I am married, and sex is kind of important, so I am thinking about switching."

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2016

"I am 26 and have been on this birth control for 4 months. One of the main reasons I am on birth control is for acne, this pill has cleared up my face. My periods are lighter, and overall my mood is stable, a little more needy, and I cry a little more (con). I have noticed I am a darker skin tone since I've been on this pill (tan without tanning, this is a plus, and this is a listed side effect) no weight gain. The cons: my hair on my head has thinned out a lot, and I have noticed more facial hair (some neck hairs and a noticeable mustache that weren't there before this pill), I even bought Nioxin for my hair. My sex drive isn't horrible, but it has decreased for sure. Switching pills."

• S04...
• July 3, 2016

"I went on this birth control because my period was so irregular, and it was getting out of control. When I first went on this birth control, I threw up for the first 3 days, and then after that, I was fine. Two weeks after I began, my mood swings increased a lot, it was really unpredictable what my mood would be like. I've also been throwing up ever since I went on this birth control. My appetite has decreased, I've gained weight, I always feel bloated, my mood is terrible, and everything makes my stomach feel sick. I hate throwing up, so this pill has been the worst for me. Definitely a waste of my time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2016

"This birth control seemed fine at first, but 10 days into it, I started feeling not like myself-bad mood swings, feeling breathless or winded even when sitting, my blood pressure would spike for no reason, and I felt extremely sluggish. One day, I even had mild heart attack symptoms. My body definitely did not react well to this medication."

• Cas...
• August 16, 2016

"I was prescribed Mononessa to attempt to get my hormones back in check. As if I wasn't already feeling bad before... boy, did this birth control make me feel even worse! Constant nausea, stomach pains, hot flashes, headaches, insomnia, weight gain, bloated, the only positive it gave me was a lighter period, but it wasn't worth it with all the side effects. Stopped it today, and I can't wait to start feeling better again."

• myn...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 1, 2016

"This was my first birth control. I didn't experience any side effects, except I do think that they affected my mood. I became a lot more emotional about a lot of things and people, which I didn't think was possible since I was already pretty emotional. No acne, no bad cramps, no weird periods. Only switched because of an insurance issue."

• Bas...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 30, 2017

"I've been on Mononessa about 7 years now, I believe, and absolutely love it. I first went on it because of heavy periods. My periods are now very light and last about 4 days. I don't remember any crazy side effects when I first started taking it."

• Gir...
• April 23, 2017

"I started to take Mononessa on the first day of my period and I bled for 3 weeks, got really nauseous for a week, and gained 3 pounds in 3 weeks. I had cramps during it all, and my doc told me to take 800 mg of ibuprofen 3x a day to stop the bleeding. It didn't work. I stopped the pill after the second week because, on top of all the side effects, it made me feel apathetic. Now, at the end of week 3, my bleeding has subsided, and I feel back to normal again."

• Can...
• September 13, 2015

"The very first three days of taking Mononessa, I always feel very nauseated. Mood swings aren't that bad. I crave a lot, breasts are always sore. Periods are pretty normal, cramps are kept to a minimum. I am sexually active, and so far, no pregnancy. I've noticed there's more vaginal discharge, but my sex drive is pretty low. I don't have as much acne. So far, this pill has been going great for me. Side effects depend on the person."

• Dha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2015

"From the reviews, I think this pill gave me a more rough experience than others. The day after I switched pills, I had a dull headache and slight nausea. It faded after a few hours, and I didn't think about it again. Later that night, I experienced the nausea again, and it quickly progressed to violent vomiting. Every time I took the pill, regardless of the fact that I'd taken it on a full stomach, I would get a debilitating headache and nausea. It felt like I had the flu. Today was the first day I haven't taken it (4 days in), and I feel great and was able to carry on my day as usual. I changed to this BC because my insurance covered it, but I'd rather pay for my old stuff that doesn't make me sick."

• Ctn...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 28, 2015

"I have been on this birth control for over a year now after discontinuing my old birth control that made me angry all the time. Since switching to Mononessa, I have been back to my normal moods. I haven't gained any weight from it. My breasts did swell up quite nicely for a good 6 months, and now they're back to normal. I have no pain or cramps (I didn't have major cramps when I wasn't using BC, however). I haven't gotten pregnant either, and I don't plan on switching to another!"

• Kcr...
• May 22, 2015

"So I have been taking it for almost a year now, I am thinking of switching. I have gained 20 pounds over the time I have taken it. Can't lose the weight either! My cravings are really bad, which also does not help the weight loss. I get super moody at times, and I'm always tired. The first few months of taking it, my sex drive plummeted. I didn't want my man to touch me, look at me, I was so moody. My acne before and after my period is horrendous. The only good thing about this medication is my period is lighter. I received this medication from a Planned Parenthood clinic, I will definitely be going to a GYN next month to change this."

• oli...
• February 11, 2017

"I got my prescription from PP after previously using Chateal and having an awful experience, so my expectations were not high. However, since using Mononessa for 3 months now, I have had the best experience. No weight gain, feelings of depression, or pregnancy. My period is a day longer, but all in all, it is lighter and less painful. The only negatives I have noticed are that I have small breakouts and cravings."

• Kay...
• October 18, 2016

"I was originally on Lo Loestrin Fe, which made me bleed like crazy, and once I started this pill, it stopped it. PROS: No weird bleeding, normal period. CONS: I feel like I am going crazy. I am an emotional wreck, and I am normally a very calm person. I feel like crying every minute, and not to mention that, but my sex drive is completely gone. Birth control just isn't for me, I am going to stick to condoms."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 26, 2013

"I have been on this contraceptive for about 15 months. I haven't experienced weight gain, but a weight loss of 3 pants sizes. Although that's great and everything, I've also been sick to my stomach at least once a week, and my period didn't stop being extremely heavy. It also jumps around a lot more, and for a few months I didn't have one. (Wasn't pregnant, went to the doctor and had to get put on medication to restart my period) but all in all, I think it's decent."

• Mia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2019

"I was on Trinessa, but since it has been discontinued, I switched to this. It's working great for acne on my face, but I am getting back acne more than usual. The main problem I am experiencing with this birth control is that I am so tired all the time. No matter how much or how little sleep I get, I feel like a zombie."

• Kla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 26, 2019

"I’ve used this birth control for about a year. I constantly would get my period with a week left of active pills, so I always found that odd. I didn’t gain weight, but I did get melasma on my upper lip. With the constant getting my periods earlier than expected, I finally switched to something else."

• Bea...
• January 31, 2016

"I've been on this BC for 3 months now, and so far, it's not horrible. Only a few bad things are.. I am extremely tired and not in the mood for sex! I have 2 young kids, so being tired/lazy is not really an option. I was never like this, and I was never not in the mood for sex. I also get a little dryness. On a good note, I do have short periods. The first month, it was really light, the second month was kind of heavy but short, so I'm waiting to see how this third month goes. If nothing changes as far as tiredness and not wanting sex, I'll switch. I currently do not pay for this BC because my insurance covers it 100%, but I'd rather pay $5-$10 so I'm not always tired and wanting to have sex with my husband more."

• Jes...
• December 20, 2016

"I read a review before I started taking this that I relate to so much. All I think about is food on this pill! Luckily, I haven't had any other side effects, I'm almost done with my first pack. I'm constantly thinking about food, I'm talking 24/7. Even right after I've eaten, I'm back to craving salty, fatty foods that I normally didn't crave before this. Worst of all is that I'm craving MEAT. I've been vegetarian for over a year and never craved or thought about meat the entire time until I started this pill. I hope it stops soon because it's disturbing for me."