Errin and Bleeding: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• April 20, 2012

For Birth Control "I was put on this after they discovered an ovarian cyst on my right ovary a few months ago. I haven't noticed a change in mood or sexual desire too much, but I've had such irregular bleeding I'm not sure if it's the pill or the cyst. Otherwise, I have not gained weight, though I have had chest pains. I'm only on month two."

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on Errin for 3 weeks now. I'm a breastfeeding/pumping mother. I was unlucky and got my first period 5 weeks pp. :( My OB said a mini pill would be best for me. So I got put on Errin. I know I haven't been on it long at all, but I have continued to lose weight while taking this pill so far. (knock on wood) So I'm not too terribly worried about excessive weight gain. My biggest issue with it so far is, like I've said, I've only been on the pill for 3 weeks and I have just started my second period this month. I was on my period when I started it. I stopped for 5 days, I started back for 5 days, I again stopped for 5 days, and I have just started again! If I continue to bleed every few days, I will be looking into a different BC method."

• EJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I gave birth 3 months ago and wanted some type of birth control. My doctor prescribed Errin since I was going to be breastfeeding. I was a bit sketchy, but thankfully, I haven't had any issues, and I pray I do not encounter any. I was on the Mirena a couple years ago, and I absolutely hated it! I was bleeding heavily for an entire month! I hope Errin does not give me any complications."

• Jsd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I will be stopping this birth control immediately. The irregular bleeding is just not worth it. I got on birth control to enjoy sex by not having to worry about getting pregnant, but when I never know when I'm gonna have my period or random bleeding, it makes it pointless and makes me not even want to have sex, it's not worth it. The first period I got after starting this pill lasted 9 days. My period has never lasted more than 6 days before starting BC. Then not even a week after that period finally ended, I started bleeding again! This is ridiculous! I will be looking for other birth controls or none at all. My period was just fine and regular before I started this pill. Hopefully, it goes back to normal after stopping it."

• Jsd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I will be stopping this birth control immediately. The irregular bleeding is just not worth it. I got on birth control to enjoy sex by not having to worry about getting pregnant, but when I never know when I'm gonna have my period or random bleeding, it makes it pointless and makes me not even want to have sex, it's not worth it. The first period I got after starting this pill lasted 9 days. My period has never lasted more than 6 days before starting BC. Then not even a week after that period finally ended, I started bleeding again! This is ridiculous! I will be looking for other birth controls or none at all. My period was just fine and regular before I started this pill. Hopefully, it goes back to normal after stopping it."

• Edy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I have always taken Loestrin for the last 20 years. Three months ago, they decided since I am 50, I cannot take a pill with estrogen. I actually am 54, so obviously have been taking it. I am now having heavy bleeding, when I didn't bleed at all with Loestrin. And I bleed for 7 to 10 days and have two periods a month."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I've had my period nonstop since June. It is almost December. The period is also incredibly heavy, bleeding through every tampon within a few hours. Cramps are an absolute nightmare. My doctor randomly switched me to this for no reason and won't switch me back to the Isibloom, which was working fine for me for years. DO NOT get this one. It's not worth it. I thought after 3-4 months it would settle down, but nope. Almost 6 months now and it has made my life a living hell. And I didn't even ask to be put on this. This is making me debate stopping birth control altogether because I'm over it."

• lwt...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on Errin for one month now and have mixed feelings. It has cleared up my hormonal acne, given me more energy, and evened out my mood swings, but I do have breakthrough bleeding. I take this every day at 9 p.m., I set an alarm, and I would say that if I miss it by 30 mins, I will get cramps and then a little breakthrough bleeding the next day. I had horrible cramps before this, and still do on this, with my normal period (hoping it will help once I get adjusted to it). I am going to stay on this for a couple of months to see if I can get adjusted with the bleeding. It has not led to any weight gain either, which is a plus. Also, no pregnancy. I cannot take normal pills due to the risk of blood clots and migraines, so the mini pill has been very decent as a replacement so far. I would recommend it, but am going to see if this breakthrough bleeding gets better or worse, it is really the only downside."

• Kri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2021

For Birth Control "Before starting Errin, I had the Liletta IUD. For some reason, I was having anxiety/panic attacks, although the IUD is considered low hormone. My doctor recommended the mini pill, as estrogen-based birth control pills have tended to cause depression symptoms for me. I have been taking it for 4 months. I think the worst annoyance with this pill is the constant bleeding. Like, I really don't know when I'm legit having my period. I will bleed for 5 days with cramping that is worse than before I started birth control. Just when I think I am in the clear, my 'period' starts again and is typically heavier the second go around. It's not worth it to me to have a period 2 weeks out of the month. Maybe my hormones are still regulating, but it's getting ridiculous. Also, I am so dry down there during intercourse. I feel like I have lost all feeling down there, honestly. I have decided to try the Annovera birth control ring. I don't have high hopes for it either, but it's worth a try!"

• Lys...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2020

For Birth Control "I switched to Errin due to bad side effects on combination BC. I didn’t get any breakthrough bleeding and only got periods when expected, lasting 6 days. One downside is having to take it within a 3-hour window, and missing results in spotting. However, I do think it was worth not having the mental side effects. Also, my skin got quite a bit worse. I broke out with whiteheads (no change in cystic pimples) a lot more, especially around my period. I am seeing a dermatologist to correct this. I’d also like to note, TMI, but I had noticeably less annoyingly thick discharge on Errin. Overall, if you think you might have an estrogen sensitivity, it’s worth trying. My libido went back to normal, don’t need naps, and I don’t experience mood swings anymore. I will say, you have to know yourself and whether you’d actually be diligent about taking it in the 3-hour window."

• Sim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2022

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I’m having a similar experience to many women on here. After two chemical pregnancies (miscarriages), my doctor prescribed Errin as a low-hormone way to regulate my cycle (we have a history of strokes in my family). After 3 months of seemingly normal 7-day periods, I got my period twice in one month, right around when I was supposed to be ovulating. I'm experiencing consistently heavy bleeding, clotting, and severe lower back pain. It honestly feels like I’m having another miscarriage. I stopped taking the Errin pill, and we’ll have to use condoms until we decide to have another little one. Very uncomfortable, costly (so many pads!!), and unfortunate."

• AND...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I used this birth control for 2 weeks, and it is terrible, and I recommend that this be pulled from the market. I used this to stop my permanent menstrual (light) cycle, and it went off for 3 days. The 4th day, I experienced heavy periods with a lot of blood clotting. I have had that much clotting since my miscarriage in '98. Every day I wake up, it's like a crime scene, my mattress and sheets are soaked with blood. I have to wear double padding, and I still end up messing up all of my clothing, towels, and sheets. I stopped taking them, and I'm still experiencing heavy bleeding and clotting to the point where I'm scared. This is not how birth control pills are supposed to work! I took these thinking finally the bleeding stops and my husband and I can have a sex life again. Wrong! I don't have any other conditions before taking this, and the cramps are horrible. I'm not exaggerating, and I wish I could send pictures as proof."

• JuJ...
• October 30, 2016

For Birth Control "I mainly took this pill because combination pills made my blood pressure skyrocket. I loved it at first. After the first month, I had no period. Then about 4 months into it, I was bleeding for two weeks straight. I developed an ovarian cyst while on this. And it was rupturing. I immediately stopped this pill. Never had a cyst before in my life. Now I'm back on Seasonique and on BP meds."

• Jca...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 16, 2022

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I’ve been having unusual sweating, unusual bleeding every two weeks, muscle spasms in the legs, my migraines are off the roof, never the same from day to day, my ears are ringing constantly, some days are worse than most. Also, I have been having body spotting, sometimes pinkish… This is just ridiculous."

• Amb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I took this medicine on time every day, and I still got pregnant. Prior to that, I was bleeding a regular period two times a month. Terrible."