Mononessa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• ovary...
• July 25, 2013

For Ovarian Cysts "The first month of the pills went by fast, but had long lasting side effects. Such as VERY hot flashes, a lot of them, weight gain, and migraines that would last for days. Now I'm almost done with my second months pack. My breasts have increased in size, I'm extremely irritable, and snap for no reason at all. I also cry a lot. My period started on day 1 of the 2nd pack. I am currently at the end of the pack (with 4 pills to spare) and my period is still here. It's been almost a month, I'm bleeding extremely heavy, too much blood loss, tired and dizzy."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 12, 2015

For Ovarian Cysts "I've been on Mononessa for approximately 17 months to treat PCOS and prevent pregnancy. PROS 1) Consistent periods 2) Little to no cramping 3) No spotting 4) No increase in acne CONS 1) Digestive problems This has been the most troubling issue. Mononessa aggravated my constipation and no amount of exercise or dietary restrictions can alleviate this issue. See below. 2) Weight gain I lost about 8 - 10 lbs after the first 4 months of taking the pill but I've been steadily gaining weight since then. In fact, I've surpassed the weight I was prior to starting Mononessa (> 10 lbs) despite a healthy diet and exercise. 3) Hair loss (from the scalp) I had to get another cover for my shower drain because it was so bad."

• Leahs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2017

For Birth Control "I was nervous to get on this pill because of the reviews but I started anyways. I've been on this pill for almost 3 months & I guess I'm one of the lucky ones that has not experienced the bad side effects. This pill actually made my sex drive increase, and it does its job well. Only con is that I do break out a lot when it's time to take the 7 inactive pills but once I start the active pills my acne clears & it's also cleared all my back acne! No mood swings, no vomiting, no nausea, no weight gain (I do workout most days of the week), no fatigue, no cravings, like I said I'm one of the lucky ones. Best birth control I've been on."

• chris...
• May 18, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "1.5 months in I started spotting. I am taking this BC continuously according to my doctors instructions and skipping the placebo pills to not have a period. I'VE BEEN SPOTTING FOR A MONTH NOW. I've tried many birth control pills and have never had this happen. There had been times where I had accidentally missed a day or 2 and started spotting on my old birth control but after a couple days catching up on my pills my body would regulate itself back out and the spotting would stop. THIS SPOTTING ISN'T STOPPING AND I HAVENT' MISSED ANY PILLS. As said before, I've taken many different kinds of BC pills and had NEVER had this problem."

• Violet...
• October 26, 2015

For Birth Control "Took three months. Bled a whole month straight during, like a medium-flow period. No signs of pregnancy or miscarriage hormones, doctors say. No growths to explain bleeding or abnormalities in my blood test results. I experienced little nausea/ headaches and no swelling."

• anon
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 26, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on this contraceptive for about 15 months. I haven't experienced weight gain, but a weight loss of 3 pants sizes. Altough 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 doctor and had to get put on medication to restart period) but all in all I think it's decent."

• MsLita
• October 28, 2013

For Endometriosis "I have been on Mononessa for about 18 months...I have put on 20 pounds. I have tried to lose the weight while on the meds but I lost 10 pounds and plateaued. I am so done. I just turned 40 and have decided to go with a no hormone permanent solution!"

• cena
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 22, 2015

For Birth Control "Mononessa has prevented me from getting pregnant (even when I missed a pill), but not without side effects. I have been taking it for 2 years and have gained 15 pounds and constantly look bloated. I have vaginal discharge from it and experience vaginal dryness constantly. I don't have cravings from it but sometimes I have depressive mood swings. On the upside, my period went from being so painful I couldn't function to pretty light and barely any cramps."

• Karissa
• December 17, 2014

For Ovarian Cysts "I had two large ovarian cysts that were extremely painful and put me in the ER. My Dr. Prescribed me Mononessa and I just finished my first pack. I had an ultrasound today and one cyst was completely gone and the other is much smaller. After only 3 weeks on this pill I haven't experienced the pain from my cysts anymore. The only thing is that for the first week on the pill I was extremely nauseous. It also seems that as of right now my acne is almost completely gone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 24, 2016

For Birth Control "This birth control has been okay for me. I am switching to an IUD next month after being on Mononessa for 1 1/2 years. Pros: decreased acne, regular period, decreased cramps during period, lighter/slightly shorter period, no weight gain, no pregnancy Cons: CRAZY mood swings, decreased sex drive, dryness, other medications lower the effectiveness, bad migraines during my period The migraines during my period were terrible the first 3-4 months, I assume because my body was reacting to the decrease in hormones. The main reason I am switching is the mood swings because Mirena does not have estrogen. I used to be laid back and happy, but my mood has become crazy and very unpredictable. Overall a good birth control, just not the right one for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been taking it to prevent pregnancy since I had my baby and so far it's been really good...hardly any side effects at all...only thing I don't like is I'm a little more moody and get headaches sometimes but for having a period every other month now I'm right on time every month..I recommend it"

• Kat--
• February 3, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on mononessa for two years. I started on it while young and then switched to implanon which I absolutely hated, but after being back on the pill feel so relieved! I rarely have skin breakouts, my cramps used to be awful but now hardly have them if any at all. Only downside is dryness, but nothing lube can't fix!"

• bree
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 22, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been using mononessa for about 2-3 years now never any problems aside from nausea and I fixed that by only taking the pill before going to bed. Even taking this at different times of the night I never had problems with spotting or anything at all. I just got switched to estarylla because walgreens doesn't have the mononessa for me anymore. I'm nervous about switching everytime I have switched pills something bad happens so I always revert back to monoessa. I guess we will see how this switch goes"

• Ninkasi
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 12, 2017

For Birth Control "Love this pill! Great hormone balancer and contraceptive. Pros: Cystic acne gone, moods regulated, no more monthly migraines, few to no cramps, on my period for only 5 days each month, did not decrease my sex drive. Cons: weight gain (25lbs in 3 months that won't come off 3 years later), bigger breasts (D cup to DDD). Other pills made me spot all month and have mood swings. This one does not. Free through my insurance too!"

• Bport
• June 16, 2015

For Birth Control "I just switched from a different birth control brand that I was on for 2 months and switched to mononessa. The first 3 weeks of being on mononessa I had a lot of irregular bleeding. Now I'm taking my inactive pill and I am not bleeding at all. I am very frustrated. Since it is my first month I am going to give this new pill 1 more month and if I still have irregular bleeding then I am,switching. However, on a positive note, it has cleared up my acne and I am loving that."

• phixter
• June 15, 2017

For Birth Control "I was on Zarah for 5 years and recently began ovulating on the pill so my doctor wanted me to go on something with a bit more estrogen and recommended Mononessa. I was pretty nervous with all the mixed reviews I read before taking it, especially because I experienced no side effects with Zarah. In all honesty, the first 4 days we're not pleasant. I had what felt like non-stop migraines, my anxiety was on a different level (I kept thinking I was suffering from DVT and was having mini panic attacks) I had weird palpitations when working out and I had a lot of trouble staying asleep. All of a sudden on day 5, I felt normal again. I guess my body just needed to adjust and hopefully symptoms don't come back!"

• Ally...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 18, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on Mononessa for about 5 years now. I started the pill because of irregular periods and extra protection against pregnancy. The first two to three months my body was adjusting to the change which caused nausea and mood swings but afterwards I was back to normal. My appetite has gone up, my sex drive has gone down just a bit but not to the point where I was worried about it. I have clear skin and my periods are shorter and lighter. By far the best pill I have been."

• Amber...
• August 27, 2015

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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!"

• Kelse...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking Mononessa around 3 months ago for irregular periods and for birth control. For the first 2 weeks I had stomach aches and changes in appetite. One day I would want to eat everything in site and the next day the thought of food made me ill. I gained maybe 1-2 pounds but after a few more weeks it went back down to normal. My periods are so regular, I know EXACTLY when they'll start and stop. I've had sex without condoms and haven't gotten pregnant. It's very easy to remember, just set an alarm and keep track."

• Boo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2016

For Birth Control "Mononessa has been the Worst birth control I have ever been on. I was on this pill for three days and thought I would die.Severe nausea, nightmares, mood swings, insomnia,headaches and chest pain. I stopped taking it after the third day. My body really does not like this birth control. I would not recommend this pill at all."

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

For Birth Control "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."

• acruncg
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 19, 2016

For Ovarian Cysts "I started Mononessa after having been on at least 5 other birth control pills. I've now been using Mononessa for almost 5 years. Having been diagnosed with Poly cystic ovarian syndrome, my Obgyn put me on birth control to help the symptoms. Mononessa has eliminated most of my symptoms. While I still struggle with weight gain, this pill hasn't made me gain weight or make it harder to lose weight. (anyone with PCOS knows that losing weight is the actual struggle). Overall I really like this pill and it has been a life saver!"

• Busty...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am a 27 overweight female who has NEVER had a normal period. My period sometimes last several weeks... I was prescribed this medication today, a Friday, I took the Friday pill and within hours my bleeding completely stopped. There is nausea associated so I recommend taking every night so you can sleep through it."

• Cantt...
• September 13, 2015

For Birth Control "The very first 3 days of taking Mononessa I always feel very nauseated. Mood swings aren't that bad. I crave a lot, breasts are always sore. Period's 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 told have as much acne. So far this pill has been going great for me. Side effects depend on the person."