Camila User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Fem...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2023

For Birth Control "I’m here to post the positive review you’re probably looking for. I’ve been on a few different pills (with estrogen), of course, and have dealt with migraine headaches, mood swings, extremely low sex drive, and depressive episodes. This birth control has eradicated all of these symptoms for me. I am so thankful my doctor prescribed this for me. Hopefully, it works for you too."

• Did...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I tried to take Camila for three months in order to stop very painful periods with heavy bleeding. I had one normal period, and then I had a period EVERY OTHER WEEK for two months. The severity of my periods had not changed at all, so I was essentially bedridden every other week with bad cramps and heavy bleeding. I was too exhausted to do anything on the 'off' weeks. I hoped this birth control would work for me because I can't take estrogen birth control in case it would raise my intracranial pressure. In fact, I do think that taking Camila still raised my pressure anyway, but not a significant amount. It also may have been exacerbating the ovarian cysts and polyp that I have, which are probably causing my painful periods in the first place! Ultimately, the risk of side effects on top of the excessive bleeding was not worth it, and I stopped taking this medication."

• Lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2018

For Birth Control "After being on combo pills for 10 years, 5 of which I had migraines with aura that I thought my doctor knew about, guess she didn’t. She immediately stopped my combo and put me on this. I made it a month. At first, it was nausea, but that was ok. Then I kinda forgot I switched except for a constant period, but little mental things were happening. I was mean. Small things triggered me. I had three panic attacks in a month when I had only one in my life before. I wouldn’t know how I would wake up: either ok or so depressed I couldn’t function. Nothing made me happy anymore, I was constantly yelling or crying or usually both. After almost losing my mind one day at work, I did some research and found that the mini pill can cause mental issues like depression and anxiety. I called my doctor and stopped today. Praying this goes away as quickly as it started. I want to be my old self again. I miss how I was before. This person is not me."

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2020

For Birth Control "Started this because I had abnormal bleeding and irregular periods, but I was breastfeeding and estrogen severely affects my milk supply. First month was great, I was slightly moodier and cried a lot, but for the first time in my life, I had a period come as predicted. Lasted for 6 days. Completely manageable and minimal pain, which I wasn’t used to. A few days later, I started bleeding again, but it was very weird and dark and clumpy. I didn’t have any pain during this bleeding, though. My sex drive was incredibly high, and a month later, no period. And pregnant. I’ve never missed a single day, and it’s taken at the same exact time. Every. Day. Soooo. Apparently, progestin can have a problem connecting with your progesterone receptors. Uncommon, but hi, I’m the .1%."

• 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."

• Jun...
• August 29, 2018

For Birth Control "This bc almost ruined my life and destroyed my last relationship. I was on and off Camila for the past 3 years that I was with my ex-boyfriend because I get migraines and couldn't take the combo pill. This bc gave me awful, painful acne that wrecked my self-esteem and made me never want to go outside. My hair started falling out in clumps (I lost probably one-third of the total volume), and I became an angry, mean person. I experienced severe depression and anxiety on this pill, and I had a hair-trigger temper, which I never did before. I almost didn't graduate college because of how difficult it became to just get out of bed in the morning. Some days all I could do was cry. I barely recognized myself. I also would bleed randomly during the month and ruined a lot of underwear this way. Being on this pill was honestly a nightmare for me. I switched to a low-dosage IUD (Skyla) a couple of years ago, and my life (and skin) have been so much better since. My moods are much more stable, plus my hair even grew back!"

• Hmm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on birth control for 10 years and had to switch to a progestin version due to high blood pressure. I had no problems with my previous birth control, however, with Camila, I have not stopped spotting since I started it a month and a half ago. I've had headaches almost every day, and hormonal acne has increased (chin and forehead). Also, my hair has been falling out in clumps! I've never heard of this before, and I'm so frustrated. You have to take it at the same time every day too. I'm stopping it today."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2015

For Birth Control "A life saver. I have never been able to take estrogen combined pills. Always had bad side effects. Once I was put on Camila, it was totally different. I had irregular bleeding at first, but now all is well. I love this pill. It's the only one my body has tolerated. We are still being careful because of the less efficiency of combined pills. But I give it a 10 because it's the only one for me!"

• Jen...
• January 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for a month and a half. Over that time, I lost what feels like half the thickness of my hair, clumps falling out every day. I decided to stop the pill to see if it was the true cause, and 4 days later, my hair stopped falling out. I would not recommend this pill to anyone."

• Jzm...
• May 24, 2017

For Birth Control "This pill is great. I've been taking it for 2 months: no weight gain, no acne, my period is normal, my sex drive is very high. I do get moody, but I can control that, so I say that this is a great birth control, especially since I'm breastfeeding."

• 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."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 7, 2020

For Birth Control "I got pregnant on this birth control, Camila! I took it the way I was supposed to, same time each night, and ended up pregnant. When I went to a new gynecologist, she let me know that she’s had multiple patients get pregnant on this pill, Camila, and said that women taking it should be using another form of contraceptive with it. I wish I had known that earlier! On the bright side, I experienced no side effects."

• 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."

• McL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2022

For Birth Control "As someone who’s always suffered acne, heavy periods, etc., this is the first time my acne disappeared. I’ll get occasional bumps here and there (normal), but not like before. Also, my periods are lighter, and I don’t feel cramps. The only negative thing about it is I have to take it at the exact same time every day and occasional spotting, which is fine. I never really was a fan of birth control before until I got on Camila. This pill works wonders. I haven’t gained any weight either."

• Ken...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2020

For Birth Control "Anxiety galore! I have an anxiety disorder, but my gyno believes it's 'hormonal anxiety.' Basically, around the time of my period, I would have anxiety. I was given this Camila birth control pill after countless trials and errors with other progesterone-only birth control pills. This pill caused me 3 weeks of anxiety attacks."

• Suz...
• November 3, 2016

For Endometriosis "I just started taking this pill for heavy, very crampy monthly periods. I am on my second pack, and I've had my period for 12 days, but no cramping, which is great. It has made the bleeding a lot less but longer. Some days all I need is a panty liner, which I could never do before this pill. Other than that, I have had no headache, acne, or weight gain."

• san...
• November 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I've had really no side effects from Camila. I wouldn't even know I was taking anything except I have had spotting here and there on it. It has made my period longer, from 7 days to about 10 days, but much lighter and no cramps and no PMS. Nothing is perfect, but this pill has helped me so far."

• 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."

• ver...
• September 29, 2015

For Birth Control "I began taking this form of birth control due to continuous high blood pressure. I took it for roughly 3-4 years, I'd say, and did not realize how bad it made me feel until I stopped taking it! My blood pressure has been regular the last 1 1/2-2 years, so my doctor decided to switch me to Ortho Tri-Cyc Lo Dose. I've been off Camila for about a month now. I noticed that within weeks of ceasing to use it, I had more energy, felt less bloated/lost a few pounds, and my moods have improved. I also feel as if a weight has been lifted off of my body. I was always so tired, I never wanted to go anywhere or do anything. My energy level has improved so much over these last few weeks! I am so glad I stopped taking this! Never again!!"

• Jes...
• January 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on Camila for around 1.5 years, and I think it was the best birth control I've been on so far. I stopped getting periods completely, which was a little scary at times, but honestly great. I never had crazy side effects, very mild. My skin was okay, but I definitely lost weight. I changed birth controls to go on Accutane, and I want to go back so bad!!!!! I gained around 8 lbs, and my periods are now awful."

• Rit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2018

For Birth Control "When it comes to birth control, it's different strokes for different folks. I'm over 35 y/o. I switched from combo pills to Camila 6 months ago because of the terrible side effects. Ever since I took Camila, I haven't had bad effects. No more high blood pressure, no migraines, no crazy mood swings, no skin rashes, no cramps, and the period is 3-4 days instead of 6-7 when I was on TriCyclen. The only side effect from Camila is the weight gain. I'm definitely keeping taking Camila."

• 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."

• Unh...
• September 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I was put on this pill because of my high blood pressure, and in January, I had a molar pregnancy, had to get a D&C, and had to check my levels for 6 months straight, so my doctor didn't want any more pregnancies until I was in the clear. If I had known that I would have so much spotting in between periods, I would have never gotten on this pill. If you miss taking it by 1 hour, you will have 1 week of spotting. It is horrible. I've been spotting for 2 weeks now because I missed 1 dose. I can't take it, the stress of the spotting for so many days is making it worse. I can't anymore. I'm getting off this pill."

• ros...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2019

For Birth Control "The only reason I was put on this birth control was due to my high blood pressure. I couldn't take other types of oral contraceptive pills, but that was the worst decision ever. Ever since I started taking this thing, I have been feeling horrible, such as fatigue, insomnia, dizziness, nausea, lightheadedness, depression, mood swings, and, worst of all, weight gain. I was not on any other medication, nor did I take anything for my blood pressure, so of course I knew this birth control was the only thing giving me these crazy side effects. I'll just stick to my old birth controls that I have been put on in the past."

• Awf...
• July 6, 2022

For Birth Control "A week later, and I stopped... still numbness in my right hand that hasn't gone away. Stopped taking the pill immediately. Waiting for this to go away. I've been on this pill for 2 weeks. Honestly, not worth it."