Errin for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• aqu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 24, 2020

"Started Errin due to migraines from combination pills. Errin gave me cystic acne that does not respond to any treatment, which is very annoying, but I’m dealing with it because this is the only BC I can tolerate. Starting in May, I had a period at the beginning of the month and the end of the month, both 5 days long. (Pretty normal) No period the whole month of July or August, then 2 in September. One lasting 5 days and the other lasting 8. No period in October, and one in November. They consist of heavy clotting and very dark blood. The cramps are very uncomfortable. I also have constant breakthrough spotting, which is enough to fill liners. Very inconvenient, but this is what I’ll continue with."

• ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2020

"I switched to Errin 4 months ago after learning that my migraines were likely due to the combo pill. I have not had a single migraine since switching, and I used to get them every other month. So, a bit too soon to say for sure, but it seems to be helping in that regard. I had perfect skin on the combo pill and unfortunately get minor acne with Errin. My skin feels bumpy, but there isn't visible acne, so it could be worse. The first month I had a normal period, then no period for 2 months. During this 4th month, I've had a heavy, long period that just doesn't seem to want to end. I'm hoping this goes away because the first 3 months were great. But reducing my risk of stroke and eliminating my migraines is enough for me to stay on the mini pill."

• Tan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2020

"Been on Errin birth control pill for about 2 months. I ended my normal cycle September 3rd. On September 12th, I started my period again and am still bleeding heavily. I immediately stopped after I began my period within a week of it ending. Drinking a lot of water to try and flush everything out and hoping that this stops soon."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2019

"After a nightmare experience with an IUD, my doctor put me on ERRIN 0.35 strength birth control pills. I’ve been on it for two weeks now. It has improved my mood. I haven’t experienced any mood swings so far, I’ve had some spotting, but not heavy. I have been experiencing some headaches, cramping, nausea, loss of appetite, and exhaustion. I’m trying to hang in there because I do love the fact my mood has stabilized. The main thing I worry about is how tired I am. I feel very drained and bloated. I’m going to give it at least 3-6 months to prove to me, so I will be back with an update around then."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 23, 2019

"Positives: Does its job, no period, no cramps, minor mood swings. Negatives: Back acne, bloat, irregular (minor) spotting, dizziness (randomly). Side effects aren't bad compared to others, which is why I've stayed on this medicine for a while."

• Sar...
• July 23, 2017

"I took this birth control, and it made my mood horrible. I got so irritable and mean. Caused my armpits to get lumps and became very sore. I got pretty severe headaches. Woke up feeling hazy. Stopped taking it right away, and it all went away. Not getting pregnant is not worth the side effects. It made me miserable. Do not take this."

• mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2016

"The first time I was on this (before baby #2), it was effective for almost a year, then decided to stop taking it after experiencing anxiety, chest pain, acne, and I swear it made my BP go up. The symptoms disappeared within a few days. Fast forward to now, I have been put back on this pill, and after 2 months, I am stopping it again for the same previous symptoms. This pill is the worst. I would not recommend."

• Ag0...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2024

"I've been taking this medication for one month. No side effects other than being 'dry'. No period, which is a plus. All in all, it's worth taking in my opinion if you can remember to take it at the same time every day and don't mind using lube."

• ano...
• November 30, 2016

"I have only been on this pill for 3 weeks now, but wanted to insert my experience because it seems pretty different than some of the other reviewers. I had light spotting for about a week and a half four days into taking the pill, then it completely stopped. I didn't experience any other side effects until the next week: dizziness, lightheadedness, and something I can only describe as a 'mental cloudiness.' These effects would normally last 15 hours after taking the pill (I take it at 9 PM). Nothing I do could help it--eating, drinking water, you name it. Feels kind of like I have morning sickness or something until 2 PM, but I would like to add that that is not consistently every day. I take my pill at the same time every day."

• Liv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2021

"This pill made my PPD get crazy bad. Make sure you have someone monitoring your mental health when taking the pill. I was using this as birth control while nursing. You have to take it at the same time every day."

• KEP...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2019

"Do NOT take this pill. I have suffered hair loss, two periods a month, heavier periods with clotting, terrible breast pain. Absolutely a nightmare. The hair loss is devastating, and my hair stylist said that it’s dry and coarse now. Going off of it today!"

• Tan...
• November 21, 2020

"Update from my September post. Okay, I stopped taking it for about a week after my original post because I was so sick of bleeding. After my cycle finally ending, I started taking it again, and I can say there has been noticeable improvement. My cycles come like clockwork now, only once per month."

• jor...
• October 8, 2019

"I switched from the combo pill to a POP (progesterone-only pill) because of my migraines, and the only side effect I've had so far was a little bit of cramping the first day I was on it. Surprisingly, it hasn't made my acne worse, and I haven't noticed any crazy weight gain. I love that I skip my periods, and I haven't had any weird spotting yet like a lot of other people have reported. Very happy with Errin!"

• Ale...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 22, 2020

"I've been on Errin for about 7 months, and I have never experienced more painful period cramps. That is my only complaint while being on this birth control. Before starting this pill, I was taking Lo Loestrin Fe, and I experienced terrible acne, felt depressed and emotional constantly, and gained some weight. Although the cramps have been bad with Errin, I would rather take this pill than what I did before."

• Hsa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2020

"I’ve been on Errin for five months now, about to start my sixth pack. The first few months were rough as my body got used to the hormones, as this was my first ever time taking birth control (21 years old). I bled for about a week every two weeks for the first four months, and now it seems that I’m back to a regular monthly period. I started getting acne almost immediately, with it peaking around the four-month mark. It’s slowly getting better with prescription medication. I’ve experienced minor weight gain, but that could just be a side effect of being in a relationship, lol! My partner and I don’t use condoms or the pull-out method and have sex pretty frequently (multiple times a week), and I haven’t gotten pregnant yet (knock on wood!), so overall I’d say this is really effective!"

• Jaz...
• August 28, 2019

"I've been taking this pill for 4 days and already want to throw it away. The biggest side effect is the cramps. I've literally had waves of pain through my stomach that feel like contractions since I started this! I feel like I've been in labor every day since I started taking these! Also very nauseous and bleeding heavy! Please, please, please pay attention to the reviews! This stuff is terrible and not worth the pain!"

• Soc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2019

"The worst thing I have ever experienced. Getting pregnant again would have been better than this birth control. I wasted 4 months of my life on this pill. I gained weight, hair loss, cramps, headaches more than I didn’t have headaches. Finally stopped it and all my symptoms have been subsiding. I’m sure it works differently for different people, but it was the worst thing I’ve ever done."

• Bec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2020

"So far, it has been okay. A lot of spotting and minor headaches. Less acne and no hair loss. I used to have very heavy periods every 20 days. I am on Errin, and the first month I spotted every day, I did this on combo pills too. Now, I have a period and then spot a few days. The days I spot are also from taking it an hour late. I'm on my third month now, and I am hoping it regulates everything. I noticed my face looks less haggard, and I am 43."

• Ali...
• January 14, 2020

"I was using Yasmin (which was the worst thing ever), then Errin, and in the beginning, it was amazing. More energy, my hair was stronger than ever, I lost a few pounds that I gained from my previous birth control, and everything was beautiful. And then I started having a period every two weeks, and I thought that was going to be just until my body got used to it. Now, after 3 months, I still get my period every week or two weeks, and my skin is horrible, oily and dry at the same time, and I started having big issues with nausea. I don’t know what to do anymore. I think birth control is not for me..."

• Ext...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2019

"Before taking this birth control pill, Errin, I was on a combination pill (Tarina Fe) for about 7 months. My gynecologist switched me to Errin because of the depressed mood. I've been on it about a week now. The first two days were a nightmare of mood swings, but it's evened out now. My biggest complaint is the number of side effects I'm already experiencing - nausea, dizziness, headache, severe fatigue, bloating, stomach pain. I'm also experiencing fever and chills. I will probably be talking to my gynecologist about this soon if it doesn't let up. I'll take the depressed mood over feeling sick all the time."

• Nur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2018

"I used to be on birth control for years to inhibit the growth of ovarian cysts. I stopped and was off pills for 6 years. Unfortunately, I am still very fertile, and as a single mom in a committed relationship, I did not want to have more children, especially since I will be 40 next year. I decided to try the mini-pill to avoid the effects of estrogen. This worked in that I didn’t get pregnant while on it, but it caused me pretty much every side effect. I developed acne on my face, my mood swings were crazy and very negative, my appetite greatly increased and I gained weight, I no longer had natural lubrication since my vagina became very dry, I noticed an obvious decrease in libido, and my breasts became very sore and tender the whole time on the pill. I did experience some very light spotting, but I wouldn’t have a problem with that if it weren’t for the other symptoms. Unfortunately, I’ll have to resort to another method of birth control. I had high hopes for this pill."

• Meg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 5, 2020

"Well, I didn't get pregnant, thankfully, off Errin birth control pill. I always took the same BC since I was 14, with no issues. Turned 35 and had to switch but have now stopped taking Errin due to negative side effects. My hair and face get really oily fast. I've stopped having my period, developed cystic acne, and developed eczema since taking this BC."

• Fee...
• November 14, 2017

"I'm 42 years old. Omg, this pill makes me feel like I'm on my cycle every day. I'm assuming it's the pill. I've been on it for over two years now. It's been causing problems with my husband because sex is just not in the books for me. I'm moody, cramps all the time, headaches...it makes me sick. I just want my tubes tied."

• Kim...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 24, 2020

"I’m fifty, and I took Errin birth control pill for six months and just quit it due to side effects. I lost a lot of hair, which was extremely noticeable. You can now see my scalp through my hair from five feet away. I used to have thick hair, so this really affected me. I also had painful cystic acne around my mouth. I never had acne my entire life. Always had great skin. Now I have scars on my face. Lastly, lengthy, heavy bleeding during my period. It would last ten days and consisted of large clots of blood that would leak out past a tampon. It’s just not worth it. Avoid at all costs."

• Foo...
• June 25, 2015

"I'm at the end of my 2nd month. First month was on the .25 dose. Gained 4-5 pounds in the first 2 weeks! I'm very petite and have been the same weight for 20 years, so this was a huge drawback. My doctor changed me to the .35 dose, and still the same weight but now more pimples and bled for 2 weeks. Also, I think this pill makes me feel kind of blah and empty inside. Could be environmental factors, but I think I'll be switching soon!"