Elinest and Bleeding: What Users Say

• Cec...
• October 4, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve always had heavy, abnormal uterine bleeding and polyps. I’m waiting for my hysteroscopy in 2 weeks. I was on the Cryselle-28 day (which reduced my bleeding) for 2 months until my local Rite Aid pharmacy switched the brand to Elinest. The first few days of taking it, I was having severe cramps with inflammation and heavy, painful bleeding. By the end of the week, I was gushing out blood and clots and wearing nighttime maxi pads which were getting soaked every hour. I’m still heavily bleeding as I write this review, and I’m so reluctant to take another pill. My pharmacy doesn’t carry Cryselle anymore, so I’m stuck on what to do next."

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

For Birth Control "So, I’ve been taking Elinest for about 4 months now, and I’ve been bleeding and/or spotting almost continuously. I guess it’s helped somewhat with my moods, but the bleeding is just not worth it at all. I’ve also been breaking out a lot on my face and neck, which I really didn't need. I don’t recommend it at all."

• Far...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I used to take Cryselle and loved it. Always knew when my period was coming, super light periods for 4 days. I was without insurance for a while, so had to stop. Now I’m back on it but the generic brand. OMG, horrible!!!! My first period was so heavy that I had to use super tampons every 2 hours. Since then (2 months now), I have had breakthrough bleeding every single day. Sometimes it’s more heavy bleeding, but it’s usually just when I wipe. I also pass small clots and bloody tissue. It’s been absolutely horrible. I’m going to have to find a pharmacy that carries actual Cryselle."

• Far...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I used to take Cryselle and loved it. Always knew when my period was coming, super light periods for 4 days. I was without insurance for a while, so had to stop. Now I’m back on it but the generic brand. OMG, horrible!!!! My first period was so heavy that I had to use super tampons every 2 hours. Since then (2 months now), I have had breakthrough bleeding every single day. Sometimes it’s more heavy bleeding, but it’s usually just when I wipe. I also pass small clots and bloody tissue. It’s been absolutely horrible. I’m going to have to find a pharmacy that carries actual Cryselle."