Low-Ogestrel-28 for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2019

"Stay far away from Low-Ogestrel-28, that is all I can say. This birth control has made me the most unhappy human being. I cry at random times, my mood swings are unreal, and I’ve gained so much weight. I’ve also started getting acne. I am switching asap."

• Pin...
• September 28, 2016

"I have been on this pill for 3 months now, I think. My Dr. switched it up randomly, and it says it clears your skin, but honestly, my skin has been very bad since I started taking these. I have very bad breakouts, and I've never been this bad. My period has always been kind of normal and still is, but I have gained weight a lot too. Any recommendations?"

• Meg...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 18, 2019

"I started taking this birth control when I was about 15 because I had such terribly painful and long periods. Almost immediately (it does take a few months for your body to adjust), it made my periods regular, short, and virtually no pain. I will admit if I take the pill hours late or forget a pill, my moods go crazy and my skin breaks out. If I take it perfectly, I love it so much. I'm now 27 and I've been in a serious relationship for 7 years and have had no pregnancy scares. I recommend this to anyone who is willing to take it perfectly at the same time every day and wants light periods. It is also free on my Carefirst health insurance plan."

• Cob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2019

"I was on Lutera for over a year and was switched to this due to sudden spotting weeks 2-3. Big mistake, even though it ended the spotting. Side effects that followed were not worth the switch. This pill gave me headaches almost every day, so bad I dreaded getting out of the bed. Normally, it was triphasic pills my OB said did it. Must have been something in the inactive ingredients or the progestin in this pill. No wonder it was so dang cheap. And my periods went from 5 days of medium to very light flow to 7 full-blown, mostly medium and painful days with those headaches I mentioned. This was the pill my OB felt confident would be the right one. Um, no. After 2 packs, I told them enough of this. Just switch me back to Lutera, and they did. I don't recommend this pill at all. But it also never hurts to try. What doesn't agree with me could be good for the next female."

• Yoa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 14, 2018

"I love this birth control compared to the three I've been on. I took it for a year and had the best skin of my life, my periods completely went away, not even cramping, and my breasts were a cup size bigger than normal. I'm looking to start taking it again four months postpartum. I quit taking it for only one week and became pregnant (planned pregnancy and happened a lot faster than I thought). The pill they put me on after pregnancy has done the opposite of what this pill did for me, and I'm having two periods a month and extremely moody. I miss this birth control and can't wait to start it again. I'd give it 10 stars, but I had a lot of yeast infections while taking this birth control and none anymore. It's worth the yeast infections, honestly, to me. I'd rather go get Monistat than go through so many tampons and underwear with heavy bleeding."

• Des...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 13, 2020

"Overall, this pill did what it was supposed to do for me. I never had a pregnancy scare, my acne virtually went away, my periods were lighter, shorter, and less painful. I did not experience any weight gain at all that can be contributed to taking the pill. The cons are that I could count on having a mild to moderate headache almost every day that I was taking the placebo pills, my sex drive randomly decreased dramatically, and I do think that it increased my anxiety. Personally, the pros always outweighed the cons for me."

• the...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 9, 2019

"I was on this pill from age 21 to age 31. After concerns of hypertension, my doctor inserted an IUD (Liletta). I gave it a go, loved the idea of not having a period or having to take a pill every day. After 5 months of insane mood swings, nipples so sore if I even looked at my breasts, there was a surge in pain, yeast infections, and a 10-pound weight gain with no decrease in blood pressure, I'm very happy to be back on the pill. On the Low-Ogestrel-28 pill, my periods are very regular and predictable. They last about 5 days, only 3 of those with significant flow. I have had no problems losing weight on it, no acne, no mood swings, or headaches. Starting back has been a shock to my body, as I've been on my period for about 12 days now, but that kind of thing is to be expected when you switch birth control methods. Just started placebo week for the first time since the IUD removal, and I honestly feel like a different person. I love this pill, never going back to an IUD."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 12, 2019

"Low-Ogestrel-28 was the first birth control I used. In the first few months of taking it, my mood swings were off the charts. Crying one minute, happy the next. I did not gain weight, nor did I experience any acne. My cup size went from an A to a C, and it did its job keeping me from getting pregnant. I have been on Low-Ogestrel for a year now but have recently switched to Sprintec. I switched because my periods became irregular on Low-Ogestrel. Some months I would have heavy bleeding during the active pills, then extremely heavy bleeding during all of the placebos. I went to my doctor, and she prescribed me a higher hormone dosage pill to correct that. I had extremely heavy periods before going on birth control, so the low hormone dosage in Low-Ogestrel wasn’t enough. If you have heavy periods and are thinking about going on Low-Ogestrel, don’t, and get a higher hormone dosage pill so you can have normal bleeding."

• cuc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 9, 2019

"I was introduced to this pill (Low-Ogestrel 28) when I asked my doctor for a way to better control my horrible cramps and irregular periods. I would sometimes have cramps so painful I'd have to stay home from school. The very first month on it, I noticed a significant change in my PMS symptoms, and after almost two years I can't even remember what it was like before. I rarely have cramps anymore; when I do, they're very minor (I don't even need pain meds). My periods are 3-4 days long, with only one day of heavy flow - this does mean I can't safely use tampons, though. This pill has been a lifesaver for me; I strongly recommend it to anyone with menstrual problems like mine."

• blb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 4, 2022

"I was on Low-Ogestrel for about a year and a half after getting married. I experienced about 30 lbs of weight gain, moodiness, anxiousness, and overall felt depressed. I stopped birth control in May of 2021 after my husband and I decided we wanted to start trying for a baby. I have always had regular periods. It took 2 months for my period to come back, and now I believe I have pill-induced PCOS. I get a period every other month, and we have been trying for about 5 months now, and no luck. We have started seeing a fertility doctor and are getting bloodwork done to see what next steps we can take. I definitely do not recommend any form of hormonal birth control if you plan to start a family down the road. Looking back, we both seriously regret the pill and wish we had gone with natural family planning instead."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2018

"I had my period for a month straight after taking this for a couple of weeks. Then, when that was finally done and I got my period again the week before, I was extremely bloated and constipated. I have had no sex drive, when my boyfriend tries to be physical with me, I get disgusted, and my anxiety and depression have been horrible. Along with that, I have nausea almost every time I eat. I've been miserable. Worst birth control I have ever taken."

• Mot...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2018

"After dealing with breakthrough bleeding from other pills, my doctor switched me to this. I gave it 3 months, and I'm having the worst acne of my life, even as a teenager, my face was not this bad. I look like a drug addict, and I'm embarrassed, and I'm getting off of this immediately."

• MEW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2017

"First off, I have only been on this pill for one month; I will update when I have been on it for longer and how I'm feeling. Why did I get on this pill? I was having crazy irregular cycles; I would go two months without a period and then be bleeding heavily for nearly a month straight. I didn't really have any pain or anything, but I didn't want to become anemic, and many women in my family struggle with PCOS and endometriosis, so I wanted to get this taken care of. Not to mention, even though my S.O. and I have been together for over three years, we're really not in a place to have a child, so it was probably best that I got on birth control again. In the past, I had the Depo shot and Aviane pill, but I had stopped due to the side effects I was experiencing."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2016

"I started this medicine in August, so I haven't really been on it for long. But I did notice it regulated my periods. I had VERY irregular periods, which is why I am on birth control. I mean, my periods were very light and lasted 2 weeks! And I feel like it made my cramping worse."

• dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2020

"Just want to say this first and foremost. Every girl’s body is different and is going to react differently to this pill. Not everyone is going to have the same experience. Some it will work great for, others it may not. I’ve read some good reviews and some bad reviews. I’ve been on Low-Ogestrel for about a week now, and I’ve noticed no difference in mood or diet. My period lasted about 5 days on this pill and seems to be working well for me. I am not sure if my opinion will change over the next few months given that I’ve only been taking this for a week. But as of right now, this pill is working well for me. I was on a different form of birth control a while back that gave me horrible migraines and nausea, and so far, LO has done none of that for me. I feel perfectly fine after taking this pill. As of right now, I give this pill a good review as it has been working for me."

• Lil...
• October 7, 2020

"I was originally prescribed Low-Ogestrel-28 once I got off the depo injection, which literally turned me into a different person. I only had two depo provera injections, and I was miserable. Side effects ranged from weight gain, anxiety/depression, hair loss, no sex drive, and constant bleeding. The best way I could describe it is as having a literal dark cloud over my head. Anyway, I was prescribed the Low-Ogestrel pill, and I’ve never been happier. I have absolutely no side effects, it’s amazing. My acne is significantly better. I mainly use the pill as a prevention of pregnancy and for my acne. So far, it’s been doing a superb job. I definitely recommend this pill, without a doubt."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2019

"I loved the Low-Ogestrel, since I didn't feel any symptoms, and I didn't gain weight and no lost hair. The bad ONLY side effect is excess hair growth (hirsutism). My doctor switched me for another brand of pill."

• Noe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2017

"I really like this medication, however, it does make me a bit grouchy and mean during the first week of each pill package. My appetite is normal. My periods are very light. No cramps. Was worried about the weight gain, but I have lost weight, so I am guessing it can be due to work or some ingredient that does not cause a lot of bloat and water retention. As a result, I am looking forward to staying with this brand."

• Alc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 19, 2017

"Was on it for about a year and 2 months. Experienced no weight gain or mood swings. My acne was not severe by any means, but it did flare the first month I started taking Low-Ogestrel, which went away the next month. Still get occasional pimples closer to my period. Had to switch because after about 11-12 months I started spotting during the active pills, which turned into full-blown periods that would last for 2 weeks. Tried to ride it out because my doctor suggested it might be a hiccup, but it continued for two more months. Was bummed because I loved this birth control."

• hot...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 7, 2018

"I was on the pill for over 3 years; I stopped for a few months and started again, and this is what I've noticed. I still give it a decent rating because it prevented pregnancy and regulated my cycle. However, my periods never stopped being moderate-heavy, and my cramps are actually worse on LO; I couldn't function without Midol when I was off. I also have highish blood pressure and headaches/migraines, which this pill only exacerbated. Off LO, I had sometimes-normal-usually-prehypertension readings, and now on Low-Ogestrel are again stage 1/2 hypertension readings, and my headaches are much more common all cycle, as opposed to mainly a couple here and there. I'm only 19 and would really like to get back to enjoying my youth instead of feeling like garbage all the time, so I think I'll switch to condoms instead."

• Meg...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 22, 2020

"I have been taking Low-Ogestrel for about 8 or more years. It has helped my periods significantly. I used to have long periods and horrible cramps, but now they are light, and very rarely do I get bad or painful periods. I did not have weight gain from this, I had some acne the first month or so, but that’s normal with any birth control."

• Rlt...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 2, 2017

"My pharmacy used this brand and Crycelle interchangeably, but both were generally the same thing for me. I gained a lot of weight on Depo before this, and though I haven't gained more on this pill, I haven't been able to lose much weight on it either. My face isn't necessarily breaking out, but my cheeks have been red with little bumps almost like rosacea since starting this brand. It isn't constant but does flare up sometimes. The only really bad side effect I've noticed is I've gotten really bad anxiety and mood swings. It is still way better than how I felt on Depo, and the birth control is really cheap ($15 per pack), so I will stick with it until I have money to try other brands."

• HNM...
• June 26, 2016

"I've only been on this pill for a week now, and my breasts have become bigger. I was in a C and D in some, but none of my C's fit me anymore. And I don't know if this affects it or not, but I started the pill on the Sunday my period was on. I also am very nauseous when I wake up or stand up for a long time. My hips have hurt very badly in the past couple of days. Really thinking about stopping this medication."

• Gee...
• August 30, 2015

"Well, just started these pills this month, on my third week, and I could already feel some minor side effects. I started cramping within the 2nd week, I'm a little bit more moody, and my sex drive definitely decreased, mainly because I've been cramping a lot. I will give it a couple of months before I decide to switch. Hopefully, it goes away."

• Mai...
• September 8, 2015

"Before being on birth control, I had light bleeding, but terrible, painful cramps, and I started experiencing migraine headaches from my periods. The first BC that my doctor put me on, I immediately started having the worst abdominal cramping that I ever felt. So, after six months, she switched me to Low-Ogestrel-28. The first month was fine, but now I'm experiencing abdominal cramping again and a little lightheadedness during the intense cramping. I take the pill in the morning, and the cramping happens usually at night. I also think that it's messing up my GI tract because I'm experiencing upset stomach and diarrhea issues that I have never experienced before. I definitely will be switching to something else."