Camila and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say

• ju1...
• May 9, 2015

For Birth Control "Started taking this pill in December 2014 and been on it since. I am not happy with it at all. I used to have regular periods, but Camila made it very irregular. I hate not knowing if I will have a period or not. My mentality changed as well; usually, I'm a very happy girl, but the pill made me into a raging mean lunatic. It gave me extreme mood swings, frequent migraines, problems with my vision, depression, hair loss, extreme bloating, no sex drive at all, vaginal dryness, increased acne on my chin, numbness in my feet, and lack of sleep. I am stopping this immediately. I do not recommend this. This pill is evil."

• Cas...
• May 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking Camila birth control pill for about two and a half years. Here are the things I have experienced since being on Camila: 1. When I first started on Camila, I noticed I was breaking out a lot on my face and back. I was 30 when I started taking Camila and had never broken out like this before. My doctor gave me spironolactone for the acne, and we increased the dose three times, but it didn't work. Now I use tretinoin on my face, and it helps, but I can't go in the sun, and it doesn't help with the body acne. 2. I was previously on one of those amazing pills where you only got your period every 3-4 months for about 4 days. *Sigh* Now I get my period just about every 2 weeks. One is short (like 6 days...), the next one is about 10-12 days, and they just keep coming. 3. Non-existent sex drive, like not even a little. 4. Recently, I have noticed a huge shift in my mood-I am irritable, moody, lacking a sense of satisfaction or joy."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2018

For Birth Control "After being on Lo Loestrin off and on for years and having bad symptoms, my doctor decided to switch me to Camila 0.35 mg. Previously, when I was on Lo Loestrin, I almost immediately had side effects: extreme bloating (5 lb weight gain), no motivation to do anything, tired all the time, no sex drive, and spotting. With Camila, I have none of those symptoms. Feels like I’m not taking anything. After my bad experience with Lo Loestrin, I did research and found Lo Loestrin is made up of 10 micrograms of synthetic estrogen and 1 milligram of synthetic progesterone. Camila has no estrogen and 1/3 the amount of progesterone. This was a lifesaver for me."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2012

For Birth Control "I use birth control mainly because I have irregular periods. I switched from the NuvaRing (not sure if the bad mood swings, multiple yeast/UTI infections, and INSANELY low sex drive were because of the ring or because of a really bad relationship), and it's been great. I really dislike the 3-hour window (I forget pills). But I'm giving it a 9 because I haven't had ANY of the side effects that tend to come with other methods. I feel really great, and aside from light spotting, I can't really tell that I'm on the pill. If you don't mind using backup methods with sex, then it could be really awesome to use."

• Sta...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on Camila for 2 years. I switched from the combination pills since they were giving me morning sickness every week after the placebo. On Camila, my periods are lighter and take the same amount of time (7 days). I usually get my period every 45 or so days on the pill. If I miss a pill, I can guarantee I'll have my period again within 2 weeks (sometimes I skip a pill on purpose if I'm planning a trip). As far as remembering when to take them, I just set an alarm on my phone and take it when it yells at me. I don't think I've had any weight gain as a result of Camila, just simply me getting lazy and not exercising. The reason I've decided to stop taking the pills is I have little to no sex drive. It's driving my husband bonkers. Otherwise, I think all of these women with these horror stories should go see the doctor."

• RIG...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on Camila since I had my baby in July 2015. I breastfeed, so this pill was the best for me at the time. I just had a consultation with my primary doctor due to a very big increase in my weight, before starting this pill, I had lost all my baby weight. I am now 25 pounds heavier, the heaviest I've been all my life. I have had headaches, hair loss, mood swings, low sex drive, and irregular bleeding. After reading all these reviews, it has become very clear to me I need to stop this pill immediately."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on Camila for 6 months, was put on after the birth of my daughter. Cons: Headaches, 20-pound weight gain, horrible mood swings, and longer periods (4 days start to finish vs. 7.5 now). Hair loss. Constant cramps. I've developed extreme nausea that is similar to morning sickness, and painful sex. (These are CONSTANT. THERE IS NO BREAK FROM THESE SIDE EFFECTS.) And that's after being begged for it, as I have 0 sex drive. Let me highlight how extreme a change that is: I used to crave/want to have sex 4 times DAILY. Now? Zero. Pros: less painful periods. No pregnancy. I have stopped taking this rubbish pill. Whoever invented it: get a new profession. I've been off it 2 weeks and feel so SO much better mentally and physically. Like coming out of a fog. Don't try this garbage."

• Geo...
• January 19, 2020

For Birth Control "I was prescribed the pill after having frequent migraines with auras using my last birth control. Initially, the pill was okay, I didn’t get frequent periods, which was a plus, but my breasts were always sore and I gained weight. Gradually, the frequency of my periods began to increase. A year into taking the pill, my period comes monthly, lasting about 14 days, headaches are frequent, acne awful, I’m overweight, low sex drive, and breasts are always sore, and I am an emotional wreck. Each month I say I’ll stop after I finish this pack. Due to my blood pressure, this is my last option for pills, and I’m nervous about other birth control methods."

• Jen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I was put on this med back in 2013 as a trial and error. (I have a kidney disease and high blood pressure) - I was also suffering from heavy periods/ovulation pain. So I went on it and then stopped because it caused my BP to raise after 3 months. I then tried again in 2016 because I was already on a beta blocker. I have bad breakouts, low sex drive, bloating, periods are spotty, and went from every 28 days to 22 days. I'm very moody and emotional."

• Car...
• December 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Camila birth control pill for a year after switching from combo to minipill due to migraine auras. Since switching, my periods went back to the length and flow pre-BC (8 days & medium flow). My cramps came back too. Something new was that I would get emotional a day before my period. Full-on crying. My acne stayed the same when I switched. My libido stayed very high. My cycle was starting to become regular (few days early/late), until a few months ago. I haven’t changed anything, but my cycle is extremely irregular now (last period was late by a week, haven’t had a period since and it’s been over a month - took several pregnancy tests and all negative), I lost my libido & skin is breaking out a lot. My hormones are out of whack. Not sure what is causing it or if the side effects just took a year to kick in, but I wish I could switch back to combo pills since there are diff ones to try. I don’t plan on getting off of this BC, but I’m also not loving it. I will be talking to my gyno about other options."

• GG3...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 26, 2017

For Birth Control "Can I give this pill a zero rating?! I started this pill back in July because I was having migraines with auras, and my doctor thought this would help. NO. This pill is awful. I had no migraines, but what I experienced was worse: acne breakouts all over my body, which I have never experienced before this pill, frequent spotting but no actual period, bloating and cramping all of the time, drastic weight gain, zero sex drive, foggy brain, and worst of all, it made me so moody. I'm an extremely bubbly person, and this pill made me mean and grumpy. I had zero tolerance and frequently snapped at people. I was tired all the time and depressed. I quit this pill a week ago, and I feel so much better already. I am my old self again."

• Fal...
• April 19, 2017

For Birth Control "Awful pill. I threw away this month's pack, and I am only on week 2. My face broke out like crazy, and I became so irritable I wanted to put my fist through the wall constantly. I started having really bad depressive thoughts, and I gained weight as well. Oh yeah, and I have no sex drive at all. Don't take this pill. I'm getting an IUD."

• Poo...
• December 6, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill since February. It is now December. My periods are longer, heavier, and irregular. I experience bad cramps and nausea starting a full week before my period. I was prescribed it because I have high blood pressure. I also believe it has lowered my sex drive. I got on this pill instead of having my tubes tied, and now I wish I had done that instead. I can have no bleeding before taking the pill, and an hour after taking it, I bleed. ;-( Hubby and I are unhappy because no sex isn't the birth control we were trying to have. I think I'm going to just stop taking it."

• Mis...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 25, 2021

For Birth Control "I loved Camila. I was on it for 5 years, however, I gained 55 pounds and never gained weight ever before unless pregnant, and mostly all birth control made me lose a lot of weight. Secondly, I ended up with high blood pressure, which led to a stroke. I am 40. I was immediately taken off it, so I recommend if you have a history of heart disease in your family, watch for your blood pressure, and if it’s high, get off Camila. My OBGYN ignored my high blood pressure due to my anxiety. I almost lost my life for listening to the doctor when everyone said it was not right. I have high blood pressure. Just be careful and pay attention. I don’t blame the pill, it actually worked great. I used to bleed bad for 10-14 days, I barely got a period, and it was spots here and there for 2-3 days. So it can be a benefit. I also had absolutely no sex drive. My husband finally gave up trying. He got so frustrated, and we were very sexually active."