Camila for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• Eve...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 11, 2024

"I take hormonal birth control for PMDD. I’m currently readjusting/getting back onto Camila to treat that. I was on it for 1.5 years previously, and I didn’t have any periods or spotting unless I missed a pill or took a pill late. The window for tolerance is way smaller (I would spot if I took my pill 20-30 minutes late), but if you’re good with taking meds on time, it’s not an issue. I also can’t take estrogen, so this is 1 out of 2 contraceptive types I can take for my disorder. It’s also the only type that’s fully covered by my insurance, which is REALLY nice. It has seriously been a miracle for my PMDD and I’m praying it kicks back in soon. No periods mean that I get to live my life happy and healthy, without losing 2 weeks out of every month to suicidality, despair, and paranoia. Everyone is different, but this is worth a shot, especially if you can’t take estrogen-based BCs. Don’t give up! :)"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2025

"I just finished my first pack of Camila. I'm 34, and this is my first birth control pill since college. I take my pill at the same time every day. Towards the end of the pack, I noticed I was constantly feeling bloated, sick to my stomach, and constipated. I figured it was my body getting used to the progesterone. I got on Camila because I had odd hormone spikes during the wrong cycle, so I'm using this to get my hormones back in sync. Typically, prior to BC, I was having heavy periods for 5-6 days and nightmarish cramps and mood swings. After taking Camila, my first period had almost zero cramps besides the sick to my stomach feeling (mainly in the morning). My period was very light, however, it was frustratingly 7 days. The only weight I gained was water weight, and that was just while I was on my period. Since then, I haven't seen any weight gain. My breasts weren't sensitive, I feel like my libido has been through the roof, and my mood seems more regulated. I'll see how my next period is with pack #2!"

• Ple...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 21, 2017

"Okay, let me start off by saying I wish I had read these reviews earlier. My hair has been falling out in clumps for a while now. It seriously looks like I have thinning hair issues. I had a baby almost 6 months ago, so I attributed the hair loss to that because I had read things about postnatal hair loss. However, this is abnormal. There is hair everywhere! On the floor, on my clothes, on my vanity. It is depressing. I have 2 other kids, and my hair never fell out like this. Also, I have no sex drive whatsoever. I am taking them for birth control, I guess they work because we barely have sex now. I am also experiencing vaginal dryness and itchiness. Never had that issue before EVER! I'd rather use condoms... stopping these today!"

• Ema...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2019

"I had to stop Camila after one month. Ordered it online after filling out a brief questionnaire. Due to the fact I smoke and am 35, they gave me Camila. I used Ortho Tri-Cyclen my whole life and had no issues. This one made me have my period for a straight month with maybe a week off. I bled so heavily I went to the ER and was in so much pain they thought I had developed a blood clot in my lung. I almost went a second time due to heavy bleeding again a week later. Mood swings were insane... I feel these results are caused by too much estrogen in this pill. Either way, I feel so much better being off it for just one week. Good luck!"

• Anonymous
• February 16, 2021

"I've had my period for 2 months straight!"

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2018

"With my experience - Don’t get it!!!! I have been bleeding for 2 months!"

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2018

"Biggest issue is my breasts hurt so bad. I wish I could take them off. Never had this issue before. And I either gained weight or am extremely bloated."

• Tee...
• May 30, 2016

"Love it. No period. I have gained weight but need to change my diet anyways. I have PMDD, and this pill really has changed my life for the better."

• Bri...
• September 21, 2020

"I have been using it for 2 years. I love it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2019

"I have been sick for months with this pill! I do nothing but vomit all day, my breast hurts, and my period went from 3 days to 7 or more. I ended up in the ER. I thought I was having a stroke!"