Heather for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2022

"I didn’t do well on this birth control. I was on this certain brand because I just had my son and am currently breastfeeding. I have gained so much weight that I initially lost after delivery and the first couple of weeks of breastfeeding. I suffered severe depression and mood swings. I had periods longer than the normal 7 days. I honestly had more period days than break days throughout the month. So glad to be trying something else now. Just beware and talk to your doctor if you notice anything."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2021

"Had my period or heavy bleeding at the end of every week. When my period was due, I had severe cramps and abdominal pain that I have never had an issue with before this type of birth control. I was on this medication for one month before stopping due to side effects."

• Joa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 8, 2021

"So I’ve been taking Heather for about 2 years, and my experience has been mostly positive. I am switching to a combo pill just because I’m having trouble remembering to take it at the same time. The first two months were miserable, I had severe nausea and headaches constantly, and I was incredibly irritable. It likely also made my acne worse, but it has since cleared up (after a few rounds of tretinoin). After my body adjusted, though, it was a completely fine pill. I’ve never been pregnant, however, my cycles are pretty irregular. Not a bad pill, but probably not the best one on the market."

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2021

"I was put on Heather for migraines (with aura), and within 30 minutes, I was feeling hot flashes, my face was tingling, I got all shaky, my pulse was racing, and I passed out. I also got very nauseated and couldn't keep anything up or down. My doctor said it was definitely not normal and told me to stop the pill immediately. I also had a hysterectomy in 2019, so I have no uterus, so I know my migraines are not hormone-related as I have 15-25 migraines a month."

• Anonymous
• May 7, 2021

"I am 22 years old, had been on a combo pill for 10 years because of dysmenorrhea/acne and have had good experiences for the most part. I have migraines with aura, so I had to switch to a progestin-only pill and was put on this one. Since starting this pill ~three months ago, I have had my period for eight out of the eleven weeks. And it has been heavy the whole entire time. The cramps I am experiencing are the same ones that put me on the pill in the first place when I was 12. Without changing diet, workouts, medications, stress level, my acne is worse than it has ever been; it is cystic, painful, my face is scarred and inflamed. I have ballooned with water weight and am so bloated because you guessed it, I am still on my period. My hormones are out of control. I have never experienced mood swings, but now I cry at everything and am so irritable. Also, the fact that this birth control is only ~60% effective in preventing pregnancy...??? Pull-out is 78%. I wish I could rate lower."

• tee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 21, 2022

"I have really enjoyed being on Heather. It has made my cramps less painful and my periods shorter. I think it is pretty easy to use. I still get a period every 35-40 days, which is a lot nicer than my 20-25 day cycle before. I have had some weight loss and acne, but other than that, I haven't had many other side effects. It has also stabilized my moods during PMS."

• Mou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2021

"It was awful. My face broke out with deep cystic acne for 2.5 weeks before I decided to stop it. If you’re prone to breakouts (which I am and was in Accutane 3 times to finally get rid of it), do not get progesterone-only birth control. My skin was fine on the Mirena IUD, though."

• Gre...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 16, 2024

"I've been on birth control since I was 15, now 26. First, I was on the regular combo pill. It regulated my periods, but I had migraines so bad, I was actually diagnosed with a migraine disorder. Later, I started the 3-month packs, where I only had a period every 3 months. Loved it, but still, migraines. When I was 21, I started the Depo shot. I took that until I was about 23/24. I loved not having a period, no migraines, and I loved the weight gain it gave me. But my doctor tested my hormones and they were borderline menopause levels. I was having major hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, etc. Then, I was put back on the combo pill, and that's when the migraines came back. Figured out it was that pill causing them. Then, I tried the mini pill. And BOY, I have never felt better taking birth control. Before this one, I had thought about getting off of it completely. I've been on this pill for 2 years and have no migraines, no periods (with the occasional spotting), no mood swings, no PMS! And no pregnancy!"

• AAl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2022

"This is an awful birth control. I’ve taken it for about 5 months. Well, I’m not pregnant, but I get my period every single week for a few days for 2 months now. It has flared my acne on my legs. It has my emotions whacked out as well! That was my experience with this pill."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2021

"Wish I would have looked up the reviews before getting on this. Started it as I was still breastfeeding at the time. My period the first month was very heavy, 5 days at a time, 2 weeks apart. My skin started to break out, and I’ve been slowly losing hair, it comes out in handfuls. Took almost 2 full packs but am stopping immediately."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2021

"When I took this after having a baby to prevent myself from losing my milk production, within 2 days I was bleeding as heavily as I was the first week I bled after having the baby. This went on for 2+ weeks. I called my doctor, and he said I was probably having an adverse reaction to the pill. I went off of it, and within 2 days, the bleeding stopped completely. I went on the birth control I was on before I was pregnant, and I have had no bleeding issues at all since."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 26, 2022

"I've never had a good experience with birth control until I tried Heather. I used to get painful periods to the point where medication didn't work and I couldn't get out of bed. I did experience spotting and hair loss the first 3 months, but that's it. My hair has grown back longer and healthier than ever, and I never get a period or any spotting at all. I refuse to get off this pill, it has been amazing!"

• Mia...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 9, 2022

"I have been on this pill for about 3 years now. My only complaint is the first year I had terrible hormonal acne. I still don't have the clearest skin, but it has definitely improved. My other symptom is that I haven't had a period at all, I only had slight bleeding one day because I took it late. Other than that, I've had 0 symptoms, I haven't gained any weight or had terrible mood swings. Would recommend trying this if you are hesitant. Make sure you take it at the SAME time every day."

• Lov...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 4, 2020

"I've been on the Heather tablet for 6 years and have not had a problem with it working against pregnancy at 100%."

• all...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2019

"This birth control is awful. Within the first two weeks of taking it, I've had unpredictable bleeding, extreme mood swings, and horrible acne. I hate not being able to predict my period."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2021

"I had uncontrollable heavy bleeding and huge clots, so much so my gynecologist advised stopping it. We’re going with a different method."

• SS2...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 24, 2019

"Perfect use for 2 years. Pregnant."

• Kin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 27, 2022

"While taking Heather, I experienced bleeding for 14 days each month, spotting, weight gain, and hair loss."

• Bew...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2022

"Took as directed and pregnant, and I already have a 4-month-old... :'()"