Errin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Ebo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I began taking Errin for a month, and I've had the worst experience ever with this birth control method. I have gained 20 pounds since taking it. There was spotting between my periods. I had extreme mood swings that were crazy ups and downs. I experienced headache, anxiety, and increased blood pressure. I don't recommend this b.c. to any woman who is thinking of trying the progestin-only pill. Yes, it is the mini pill, but I had a horrible experience. I will just deal with my adenomyosis and heavy periods w/o birth control. Never again!"

• Nur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been using Errin for 1 month. I got used to taking it routinely without getting scared that I would forget by simply putting an alarm on my phone and stashing my pill card in my wallet. So far, only symptoms are major pimples all over my face, bad headaches that would last intermittently for 2 days, and tender breasts from time to time. My attitude is the same, and my husband and I are making love a lot more, and it's better than usual. I hate the pimples only because these pimples are not easy to go away. They feel more like baby boils, and I never usually have pimples... I always have clear, nice skin."

• Lis...
• January 19, 2021

For Birth Control "I am 29 years old, and Errin gets an absolute no from me! After one week, I have had severe cramping for days without bleeding. Bloating so tight I can't move and very hard to get rid of. Headaches and hot flashes. Nausea spells throughout the day. The doctor recently told me I wasn’t a candidate for an estrogen pill and prescribed me this. However, I have never experienced any side effect worse than this pill: stay away!"

• pho...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2020

For Birth Control "I had my IUD removed due to weight gain (lost 10 pounds of water weight in 2 weeks after removal), and a month later started Errin in hopes that it would be a better fit... but I have gained weight again and feel pregnant all the time, it's a serious bummer. Errin really helped with my anxiety, though, and my skin is quite clear compared to how it was before. I would recommend trying it and just being aware of your symptoms if there are any. Unfortunately, I'm coming off of it starting today to lose this water weight again, uggghhhhh."

• Ari...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2020

For Birth Control "I started using Errin about a month ago, and it’s been the worst! I’ve gained so much weight, spotting, and my discharge started having a weird smell while taking Errin. Literally, after I take my medicine, I get so hungry. Don't really recommend."

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2019

For Endometriosis "I started this med only a couple of months ago for cysts and possible endometriosis. Not only have I had extreme weight gain in a very small amount of time, but I ended up with another cyst anyway. I’m also tired all the time and feel foggy. Never again."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• Bli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Ok, so after giving birth in 2011 to my last child, I had a tubal ligation done via C-section. Two years after my surgery, I started having problems, so I coped with it for another six years. After that, I could not take it anymore, so I went to see my doctor because I was bleeding for more than 15 days. She administered the Depo shot, and I bled for approximately six and a half months. So, I stopped the Depo, and the doctor gave me a prescription for Errin birth control - worst day in my life. After three months in, I stopped taking the pill. Now, four months later, I’m still bleeding, and there are clots. At this point, I don’t know what to do. This whole ordeal has me super depressed."

• ACa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was extremely weary of starting Errin after seeing so many reviews online that were negative. After several ovarian cysts and abnormal bleeding over the years, both conditions which I tried every type of alternate medicine for, I finally decided to give birth control a try again (I was originally on it from 16 through 22, then took a 10-year break as it made me feel quite ill). The mini-pill seemed like the logical decision to avoid the nausea and long list of other side effects, even though I didn’t have the best skin to start with and also had spotting at least 2 weeks per month. I’m starting my 3rd month now and not only has my skin stayed the same, my spotting went down to 3 days this month! Periods are way lighter, breasts don’t stay sore for 10 days per month, hormonal headaches have disappeared. I’m kicking myself for not trying this sooner..."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• ner...
• May 3, 2014

For Endometriosis "I've been on progestin-only birth control for about 3 years. I started on Ortho-Micronor, I had a period for about 3 months straight, but then my period stopped entirely. Then I moved, and I was given Camila (same thing, different brand), it kept in line with the 'no period' havingness. It was great. Moved again, I was given Errin. For about 2-3 months, I was okay, but I noticed some changes in my mood and some bloating. Then about 3 months in (February 2014), I had spotting. I thought maybe it would be normal after having NO period for 2 years, but then 2 weeks later, I had a full-on period. Since then, I've had maybe 3-4 periods in 2 months, extremely painful tenderness in my breasts."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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!"