Heather and Bleeding: What Users Say

• Ren...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 15, 2023

For Birth Control "I was taking this contraceptive as a replacement for the one I was on. My CNP told me I was at high risk for a heart attack being on the other birth control with my blood pressure med. Started taking it and my period became longer, 5-7 days. I was so used to a 2-3 day period. After 4 months on Heather, I was bleeding very heavily to the point I became scared. I was going through a heavy flow tampon every hour. I would have a 7-day period, stop for a week, and then wham, another 7 days. Every other week, a damn period! One month, I bled for 18 days straight, had a four-day break, and voila, another full 11-day period. I was miserable and spent more money on feminine products in 9 months than I had ever in my previous birth control experience of 2 years. Acne, so fun at my age of 48. And, the worst side effect I noticed - arthritic aches in every joint. I could barely move in the morning. I discontinued recently and feel wonderful!"

• Kor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control, Heather, for 2 months. I'm pretty sure the mechanism of action for this drug is actually just abstinence because bleeding and cramping for 3.5 weeks each month is not conducive to having sex. The depression (which I have no prior history of) doesn't help. My medical professional never warned me about any side effects and has since told me to 'stick it out', so I'll give it a full three months. I had been on estrogen-based birth control for over 20 years and loved it, but hypertension :( At this point, though, I'd almost rather have the hypertension. And can I just take a moment to rant that in all my many trips to the gyno over the years for birth control, no one has EVER brought up vasectomy, when uterine ablation (literally burning out the inside of the uterus) has been suggested though. Come on!! Vasectomy was the first thing my partner suggested (bless him), so we may end up going that route."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2022

For Birth Control "I wish I could put a zero for the rating. Been on this horrible pill for 2 months, and the bleeding is completely random. I went from having a 4-day period to 10, just to stop bleeding for 2 days to start right back up. I am taking myself off of this pill. Horrible, and wish I had never taken it."

• Shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2021

For Birth Control "I started not to leave a review, but then I thought to myself this may help someone. As for me, I'm taking myself off of Heather. I started Heather 3 weeks after having my son, prescribed by my doctor. I started bleeding out of nowhere and already experienced childbirth bleeding. At 3 weeks postpartum, I saw my first period. I started birth control the following week and saw my cycle after the 4th pill. That was twice in 1 month. That did it for me. I was down 30 lbs before starting birth control. Since I've started, my weight is the same, it has not changed, and I work out. Good luck!"

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2020

For Endometriosis "I have chronic endometriosis and adenomyosis. I was prescribed the mini pill and was given a 3-month supply of Heather birth control pill by my pharmacy. I continue to have extreme cramping even when not on my cycle. I have been bleeding for, so far as we speak, 12 days and counting. I'm 47, will be 48 in April and used to have clear skin, and now I have itchy, weird, puffy skin, especially on my cheeks near my eyes. Getting a lot of itchy hives on my face in random spots, especially around my upper cheekbones near and around my eyes. Really tired all the time, emotionless, and I've also noticed constipation. This pill is supposed to have regulated my period and help with the pain. I'm at the end of my second pack and am stopping the pill immediately! Not taking it anymore... Everyone is different, and that is my experience. Hope it helps. TAKE AT YOUR OWN RISK."

• Sno...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2021

For Birth Control "The absolute worst birth control ever! I have PCOS and took Yasmin for over 20 years for treatment. Worked amazing. Now back on the Syeda, generic for Yasmin. Took Heather for 4 months and experienced horrendous bloating and water retention. I felt constipated most of the time and would weigh myself every day with the same scale. I would gain 10 lbs in one day!! Miserable! Also experienced back pain. Also, very irregular bleeding cycles. The water retention was horrible. I have been a size 4 for over 10 years, and if you want a birth control that works as a diuretic, choose Yasmin. Never experienced these symptoms with this one. I am back on it now and happy."

• Nae...
• November 26, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on Heather birth control pills for about two years or so. Since I've been taking these Heather pills, bleeding (at least for me) is almost nonstop. I bleed more in most months than I don't bleed. I thought, maybe it's because I'm getting older and closer to menopause, but after reading these reviews, I realize I am having the same types of symptoms as many others are. In addition to the excessive bleeding, the following are additional problems: weight gain, thinning hair/balding, random tender breasts, and forget the glowing facial skin. About the time I was switched to these pills, I was at my ob-gyn for an appointment. I informed my doctor's assistant what was going on the first time I noticed the extended bleeding, but because she didn't seem worried, I didn't connect the dots back then. Just recently, after giving more thought to my dilemma, I realized these problems began about the same time the pharmacist(s) switched me to this Heather brand from the one I was on."

• Ami...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2020

For Birth Control "Only had bleeding 4 days after starting Heather. Bled for about a week and haven't bled since. Have some acne, but nothing too bad. Out of every birth control I've tried, this is probably one of the best. Combo pills made me gain weight and have super bad acne. Other forms like Nexplanon and Mirena made me bleed for weeks and weeks at a time. I love this one! This is the first progestin-only birth control that hasn't made me bleed like crazy! 9/10 because it causes slight acne on my chin... but hey, at least I'm not bleeding for 70+ days at a time!"

• Lot...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I was switched suddenly to this because my pharmacist was all out of the one I had usually used, which was just plain norethindrone. This was a big mistake. A month after starting on this, I had crazy mood swings, bad depression, and horrible painful acne that I’ve never had in my life. I used to have clear skin, and this ruined my skin, now I have scars. In the first year, I had painful heavy bleeding during periods, which were irregular. I just thought it was my makeup I needed to change or needed better skincare products...nothing worked! I decided to stop taking it to see if everything would improve, and I went off it for a month. WOW! My skin started to clear, and I felt more sane. It also stopped my period for a while. But I would say this did no good for me, and I do not wish to be on this again."

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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

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

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

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