Camila User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Poo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2019

For Birth Control "Just had my son 6 months ago, and I was breastfeeding, so my doctor recommended Camila birth control. Ever since I have been taking it, my face has been covered in acne, mind you, I have had none for years, and I cannot lose weight even when I have been trying. Plus, my periods are extremely painful, so I'm probably going to get off this pill."

• Mac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2017

For Birth Control "I got on this pill specifically from my doctor because I was still nursing. She assured me this is the pill to get on so my milk supply would not dry up. WRONG. I took it for about 6 days - on the 6th day I started pumping and absolutely nothing came out. Just empty. I also started bleeding. Not heavy, very light. I got off of it immediately."

• roa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control was horrible for me. I have never had such a bad experience. Generally, I respond just fine to any birth control (and I have been on quite a handful). The only potential factor here is that I am a few months postpartum, so it is possible that my body still needs time to regulate, but I have gotten so much breakthrough bleeding on this pill, and I really feel like things should be more normal by this point. If you have another option, I highly advise taking any pill other than this one."

• Ama...
• January 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I was recently switched to Camila because I have a history of migraines and taken off the Nuva Ring that I was on for over 10 years without any side effects. I have been miserable ever since. After just a week or so on Camila, my face broke out like it's never before. I have never had issues with acne until now. After a few weeks, I stopped taking Camila because I could not take it anymore. I haven't taken it in a couple of weeks, and my face has still not cleared up. I had read reviews with this complaint, but tried the pill as I had no other option. I regret that decision entirely. On top of the acne, I developed TMJ, which the dentist and ENT associated with a hormonal imbalance due to stopping a combo birth control containing estrogen. I am currently not on any birth control until I meet with a neurologist in hopes to get the okay to resume the NuvaRing again. I wish I could give Camila a zero for rating."

• 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."

• Mar...
• April 30, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for over a year now and hate it. I used to be on an estrogen one, but my Dr. said my blood pressure was a bit too high, so she switched me (every other time I get my blood pressure checked, it's completely normal). I have heavy periods, which, in my job where I can't just get up and go to the bathroom when I need, sucks. I didn't have my period at all during the summer, but then it came back with a vengeance. I have had it roughly every two weeks for the past 5 months. I also never know when it's going to start, so I am wearing a pad more often than not now. I am going to be telling my Dr. to take me off this pill when I next go in."

• BHa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2018

For Birth Control "Started Camila 7 days ago. For the last 4 days, I have had serious mood swings. There were times when I would yell for no reason and times when I would burst into tears. Today was particularly bad because I cried nonstop most of the day. I can also attest to the increase in appetite. I'm not sure how effective it is at preventing pregnancy, but I'm not going to spend my days crying in order to find out."

• Agg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2017

For Birth Control "I was on the combo pill before, which was great but made my blood pressure go sky high. I switched to Camila to help. I’ve been taking Camila since July and the first few months were good; no cramps, no bloating, even no period. I wasn’t worried that I was pregnant since I wasn’t really having sex at the time. My period is super light, but I’ve had it for almost 2 weeks now and it sucks. I also have cramps now all day long. I’m truly thinking about switching back to my combo pill because these cramps and long periods are killing me!"

• 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."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 1, 2018

"Prescribed for menstrual migraines. The first couple of months were fine, but then I started having 9-day long, heavy periods about every three weeks. I would also spot heavily or have 2-4 day periods in between the larger 9-day ones (I assume during my ovulation time). Stuck with it for a little over a year total to see if things would even out and until I could go back in for my yearly exam. The worst part is that I still had headaches throughout taking it. Talked about unwanted side effects with Dr., and she suggested an IUD instead. I discontinued the pills myself because I was tired of bleeding up to three times a month, not knowing when my period was coming and wearing black all the time. I thought my doctor would discontinue it after I voiced my concerns, but I guess not. Skeptical to try IUD, as I don't want to mess with my hormones anymore after this experience, and I'm doubtful that it will help my headaches since the pill didn't do much to help them."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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!"

• Ano...
• May 6, 2016

For Endometriosis "My Dr. prescribed it for me for endometriosis. I took the first one today, but after reading reviews from this site and others, I will not take it anymore. I would rather be in pain than have all the side effects."

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

For Birth Control "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

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

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

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

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "I have been using it for 2 years. I love it."

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

For Birth Control "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!"