Errin and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 2)

• DBa...
• November 20, 2019

For Birth Control "Every woman's body is different, how it responds to birth control. Some have no issues, and some have every side effect possible. For me, this pill, Errin, is THE WORST. I was on a combination pill, and my gynecologist switched me, thinking it was causing my high blood pressure, as some pills can do. I was on it since Aug 2019 and recently just switched back to the previous one I was taking-thank goodness! This pill made me sick, such as nausea, severe bloat, weight gain, spotting, and never knowing if or WHEN I would even have a period, major cramps that I've never experienced ever before-even when I entered adolescence, swollen breasts, and fatigued constantly. I understand this works for some, but definitely NOT FOR ME! I'm so glad I switched back, and now I feel back to normal after less than a week of being off of it. This is especially not a good one to take if you're like me and want to know WHEN you'll have your period."

• EmG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2019

For Birth Control "Not sure how I feel about Errin. I’ve been taking it for 3 months, and I haven’t had my period, and I’m super paranoid that I’m pregnant. I’ve had irregular spotting, bloated, and cramps, but it does help with not giving me migraines."

• Mea...
• April 27, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Depo for about 10 years as a teen and into my early twenties. I gained 100 pounds, but I was okay because I didn't have a period and couldn't get pregnant. I got off of it about 10 years ago, had my son, and decided, now that he is 9, I'm done having kids, I want back on BC. My doctor said no to Depo due to my gaining all the weight before, and I am about to have bariatric surgery. So she put me on this. Since day 2, I have EXTREME cramps. Every day after I take the pill, I have cramps for hours. I never really had cramps for my period. When I am off of any birth control, I do get PMS, one week before I start, I get the mood change, I get very minimal crampy, like a 1 out of 10, and I get sore. But during my period, no cramps, my mood is fine. Well, this morning I started, and I want to scream, and my cramps are worse than childbirth. And I did that all natural. I spoke with the nurse about the cramps, and she said they would go away about 3 months into taking the meds. But I am not sure I am willing to wait 3 months."

• Sky...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 1, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been using this pill for a while now (a year+) and my period has never ever been so irregular. I went 9 months without a period. No, I wasn’t pregnant, it just happened to be that amount of time. Then I went 6 months without one, again, I wasn’t pregnant. I got my period in December then January, around the same time. I haven’t gotten it again since February, and I know it isn’t pregnancy because I have zero symptoms and my boyfriend and I are long distance. I’m just tired of the inconsistency. I have the worst cramps I’ve ever experienced. I’ve gained 30 lbs and can’t lose the weight. I switched to Errin from my original because it was giving me migraines and putting me at a higher risk of a stroke at my age (16/17 at the time, I am now 19). I think now that I just have chronic migraines, but this birth control is not one I would recommend."

• KCa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Errin for 1.5 months and stopped due to side effects. The first few weeks were fine, but things quickly went downhill. I was exhausted. I could get through work alright, but then passed out when I got home. I have never had bad acne, and my chin line exploded with small pimples. I have really bad cramps with my period that usually subside with BC, they were back and with a vengeance. My period was also really heavy and longer than my usual periods. Thankfully, my pharmacy let me switch back to the Norethindrone pills that were unnamed. (off brand?) I had been on them for a year and a half before my insurance changed it to Errin. I am very excited to be switching back!"

• 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!"

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2017

For Endometriosis "Side effects, side effects, side effects! Rapid weight gain, headaches, fainting, cholesterol raised to high levels, severe abdominal cramping."