Heather User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Sta...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 15, 2022

For Birth Control "I was put on Heather as a 42-year-old with pretty easy, light, regular periods. My boyfriend is not “fixed,” and we do not want more children. Now Heather. No periods? Sign me up! Well…my periods have been SO irregular. I never know when I might have one. My anxiety/depression has gotten so much worse to the point where I’ve felt like a lab rat trying all these meds to help my mood. Let’s not forget about the weight gain. I literally do not sit down. I’m on the move constantly, I don’t eat junk, and I drink my water. I have gained…are you ready? 45 POUNDS. 45 pounds?! Seriously. I am so upset. I can NOT get rid of the weight. I feel like a slob. I really don't like how I look. I was always tiny, but this stuff made me blow up like a blimp in less than a year’s time. My muscles in my legs ache constantly, and those headaches it was supposed to help? Yeah…no. It didn’t touch the headaches. This BC is a joke. Stay FAR away from it. I just stopped taking it. Fingers crossed."

• Cam...
• September 4, 2018

For Birth Control "I started using Heather about a year ago, I am unable to use combination pills due to migraines. It started off okay but gradually worsened. About four months ago, I started becoming extremely irritable and sad. I would lose large clumps of hair in the shower. I got constant yeast infections, which made me extremely uninterested in sex. I have my period twice a month, which lasts about 8 days each time and is only a week apart, and my skin is terrible despite drinking water and exercising. I even have pain during intercourse, which has never been an issue for me. This birth control has caused so much tension in my relationship. I thought I was going crazy, but after seeing so many similar experiences, I’m going to discontinue this pill ASAP."

• 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."

• Joa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I am exclusively breastfeeding and now 8 weeks postpartum, so I decided to try out the Heather birth control pills. The side effects were instant: severe headaches and cramping daily, drastic changes in mood, and a period that lasted almost a week. I've been on this pill for barely even 2 weeks, and although it takes roughly 3 months to adjust, it's not worth my mental or physical health."

• Cod...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on Heather for three months. I’m a 38-year-old female and 135 lbs who gets migraines periodically (2-3 per month). Heather was suggested due to migraine history. During those three months, I experienced unpleasant side effects. I gained a little weight, had great difficulty losing it even though I’m quite active and was exercising 4 times a week. I started to break out about 1 month in, I experienced some form of cystic and painful acne. The acne showed up on my jawline, face, and the back of my neck. Tiny rash-like bumps stayed on my neck and never went away for the 3 months I was on it. My experience was terrible on this pill. I switched to Viorele, a combination pill with a very low dose of estrogen, and within a week, my acne showed signs of clearing up and the rash on my neck is disappearing. I have naturally oily skin and was cleaning my face and neck 2-3 times a day, but I continued to get cystic acne when on Heather. Switching off the mini-pill was the best decision."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 9, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been taking Heather since June 2020, after not-so-great experiences with the combination pill and my family's history of strokes. For side effects, in general, I have a really high metabolism, so I haven't noticed any weight gain. I haven't noticed any changes in libido. I used to get periods every 30-35 days, and after 2 months of taking it, my period stopped in August 2020, and I didn't get any abnormal or mid-cycle bleeding. Birth control reacts differently to each of us, but I just wanted to share my positive experience with it."

• Lem...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2020

For Birth Control "After the birth of my second child, I went back to my pre-pregnancy weight within two weeks. I went for my six-week post-pregnancy follow-up, and my doctor put me on Heather. I immediately started having periods twice a month, even while breastfeeding. Then the weight gain started, and hair loss. I have gained 25# in 3.5 months! I work out daily and eat healthy. My hair also falls out in handfuls every time I touch my head. I have also started to break out with acne. I was on the mini pill with my first child, and it did not have these side effects. I will be discontinuing use of Heather immediately!"

• Sky...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2019

For Endometriosis "It's okay, but not the best. Without birth control, my periods are extremely heavy, and I cramp so badly I can't move. I also have migraines. This has improved them a little bit, but compared to my on-the-clock bleeding, I am actually going to scream! I have been having my period for three weeks! Has never happened to me before!"

• Sma...
• February 21, 2018

For Birth Control "I cannot use birth control with estrogen due to migraines. I have been on this pill for just over a year. At first, it was great. Mild or no periods at all. But about 8 months after I began taking it, I started having a period every 2 weeks. It is just as heavy and painful as it was pre-birth control. Not a fan of Heather anymore."

• Sus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on many different pill birth controls in the last 15 years. I have stopped the pills both times when I was prepared to have my 2 kids. My baby is only 7 months old, and now even on Heather birth control, I’m pregnant again... now I take my pills religiously and NEVER, I mean NEVER, MISS a pill! I have an alarm on my phone and take my pill every night. I am extremely sad about this news, and I can’t believe birth control has failed me. After all these years... I knew this pill was weird, it wasn’t regulating my period, coming at random times of the month, not the last week of the pill pack. This is by far the worst experience on the pills I’ve had. I never thought birth control pills were different from others, but here we are, and I can’t even believe I’m pregnant."

• clo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I wanted to use this pill, Heather, to try and minimize my period. All it did was make me feel extremely nauseated and couldn't poop ever, to where my stomach was cramping. It gave me the most awful acne I’ve ever had, and it took my period completely away, which wasn’t what I wanted. Being sexually active and not having a period is really awful for not knowing if you could be pregnant or not."

• Joj...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 5, 2022

For Birth Control "I switched to Heather after finding out I had factor IV. I would not recommend this pill. I recently stopped taking the pill because it completely changed me. After 7 months, I experienced hair loss at the front of my head, bad depression, bloating, bad digestion, and headaches. I had so little energy and motivation that I knew I had to get off this pill immediately. I am now using natural cycles and condoms, since the mini pill or progesterone was my only choice in birth control due to my condition. I decided to go the natural route. Feeling like myself now."

• 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."

• Kic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2019

For Birth Control "Been on Heather, one of the progestin-only birth control pills. Before taking this medication, I barely had a period, maybe 2 days long. And I was like a clock, every 30 days. Now I get random periods every 2-3 weeks that last 8 days and are super heavy. It has really interfered with romance. And I get cramps now too, which I barely had before. Would not recommend."

• And...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on birth control pills for over a year now for heavy periods. My pharmacy only had Heather brand of norethindrone in stock recently, so I received a 90-day supply. And OMGoodness, the next 90 days were horrible. I had horrible cramping for days before and during my period and literally just felt sick from the pain. Once my 90 days was coming to an end, I went to my pharmacy and demanded they order another brand. I will NEVER use Heather again."

• kyl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2017

For Birth Control "The pill is effective in the sense of I'm not pregnant, but I got a lot of adverse effects. I got switched to the Heather pill after my pharmacy didn't carry the generic version. After 2 months of use, I started to get some adverse effects. It started with random spotting every day, and I couldn't lose weight. They were irritating, but I continued use. It wasn't until I started getting headaches, becoming confused, and couldn't concentrate where it became a problem. I broke out in a rash for a few days, and I have been emotionless. I would say use at your own risk."

• Moa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2021

For Birth Control "Initially, it seemed like a great option for me, a 30s black woman with 2 children, taking the pill to prevent future pregnancy. I did rate it a 4 because it did prevent pregnancy, which was the main reason I took it. I have high blood pressure, so I can’t do the combo pill, but I took it for about a month and a half. The first thing I didn’t realize right away was the mood swings, irritability, and extreme depression - I’m talking about extreme depression, my thoughts were crazy, suicidal, fatigue, or not having energy to do anything. Then there was spotting for days at a time (started after week 1). Once my cycle started (week 6), I discontinued the pill 3 days into my cycle once I saw how much heavier it was. I’m now on day 7 of a med-heavy cycle (my cycle is typically 3-4 days long and light to medium flow). My hair is also thinner than usual. Do your research, ladies."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Heather after the birth of my daughter for contraception while breastfeeding. Let me just say, it’s the worst. I don’t remember which mini pill I took after my son was born, but it did not affect me this way, so I can pinpoint Heather as the problem. I too have been getting a period every other week for what seems like forever. It sucks! I have actually stopped taking it and am still dealing with its adverse effects as it gets out of my system. If you’re doing your own research before you see your doc to discuss mini pills, request something else!"

• Mon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2021

For Birth Control "I had been on Depo for over 3 years and loved it, but had to stop due to being on it for so long. I tried a combo pill, and my acne and cramps were horrible. So my doctor switched me to a progesterone-only pill. I've been on it for a couple of months, and it seems to be working well. My body seems to only like progesterone. No acne, no depression, and sex drive is good. Usually only have cramps for 1 day, periods are heavier than I would like, but way better than not being on anything to control them."

• Moo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Periods are not as heavy, but very random, and I have some sort of bleeding or spotting 2-3 weeks per month, total only random days off. Breasts were very sensitive and sore, but that stopped, and now they're slightly bigger."

• 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."

• Ale...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 21, 2023

For Birth Control "I've been on Heather for almost 6 years now. I was recommended this because of the lack of estrogen usage in it. I have daily migraines and this is one of the only pills I can take to help both my migraines and my painful periods. Since I've taken them, my periods have been more manageable. I've had a few times I've missed a pill or taken it at a later time (do not recommend), but life does get in the way occasionally. I have not had any pregnancy scares. I did, however, find out recently that I'm among the 40% of females that do have ovarian cysts from taking this birth control. I've had one ruptured out of the 6 years of taking this. It was minimal compared to most cases. I would still recommend this birth control since it has minimal side effects compared to most birth control."

• 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!"

• fsa...
• December 27, 2018

For Birth Control "I am at the end of my third month taking this minipill. For me, the worst side effect has been irregular periods/bleeding. I have periodic (no pun intended, really) spotting that I never had before, and my last two cycles have been MAJORLY thrown off. My normal cycle length is about 24 days long, and I recently had a 14-day cycle and then an 11-day cycle. This put me about 8 days between periods, which is no fun at all, and has put a damper on intimacy a few times. The last period was very light compared to my normal flow. Also, I was about 11 hours late taking one pill in between these two cycles. I have noticed some correlation between being late by even a couple hours and spotting, so that one missed pill probably could have thrown me off a lot. I'm sticking with the pill for now to give my body a chance to get used to it and adjust, as I have read that this is one of the most common side effects."

• t1d...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control was awesome! I'm a type 1 diabetic, so it's very important that I chose a birth control that wouldn't aggravate my blood sugars. I was only on Heather for a few weeks, but didn't experience any adverse side effects, and my blood sugars didn't spike or anything. The only symptom I can think of is a slight loss in sex drive, but nothing too hampering. It only cost $4 a month! (without insurance but with a voucher) Think I found my preferred BC!"