Jencycla and Bloating: What Users Say

• Dor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2021

For Birth Control "I literally just started taking this pill about a month and a half ago, and so far my anxiety has been much worse. I missed my period, I've had bad bloating, I felt sick to my stomach for a week, and to top everything off, I’ve gotten some sort of infection in my private area! I have NEVER in my life gotten an infection! I’m extremely unsatisfied with this pill, but my doctor refuses to put me on another one!"

• mac...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 7, 2022

For Birth Control "I've been on Jencycla for probably close to 2 years now. I was taken off of regular BC because I was prone to migraines. My old pills were perfect, did everything they needed to do; lessened cramps, regulated my period, and helped with acne. Since being on these pills, I feel like a different person. I have major mood swings, become super moody, my anxiety is at an all-time high, I have bloating, 0 sex drive, and my periods are all over the place (missing a period one month, then having three the next). I experience period symptoms all of the time (cramping, spotting, nausea), my hair is thinning, and I am always tired. I've talked to my doctor about other progestin-only options, and none of them sound any better. Honestly debating going off them altogether because the only benefit this pill has had is preventing pregnancy and only because I take it at the exact same time every day."

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

For Birth Control "I started this pill at my six-week postpartum mark after my second child. I’m 29 and never really had issues with my cycle. This is my first time using birth control since I was 17. I also take Bupropion, an SSRI, for PPD. I was feeling okay the first month. I got a normal cycle, with minimal cramping, but serious mood swings. The second cycle came, and the gates of hell emerged from my uterus. I honestly thought I had a miscarriage because I passed plum-sized clots for three days and felt like my uterus was put into a blender. I went to the hospital and had all the tests done, and they told me it was a heavy period. Well, I’m two months from that date, and I’ve not bled for maybe a week in three months. The cramps are bad, the mood swings are affecting my personal life, and I can’t seem to keep the bloating off. I have an appointment in a week to get it changed. I would absolutely not recommend this to anyone."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2023

For Birth Control "I have been on Jencycla for 4 months, and I'm about to throw it away. My periods have been all over the place. The first month was a normal period, the second month was very light, then I have had some sort of period (bleeding or spotting) about every 2 weeks. It's so unpredictable. My sex drive is ZERO!!!! I have always lost a lot of hair, but I lose so much hair since being on this. My skin has always been normal, but now it's so oily. I feel like I've had a huge zit somewhere on my face for four months. I feel like I've gained weight, but the scale has stayed the same. I always feel bloated. It did help with cramps and breast tenderness, though. I think I’m just going to go back to the pull-out method."

• No...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2021

For Birth Control "I got a boyfriend and wanted to start taking birth control, so my gyno put me on this one due to the fact I get migraines and being close to 35 y/o. This pill has been the absolute worst. I had a period that was the worst period of my life. I bled so heavily for 6 days. Went 6 days and then started bleeding again. Currently bleeding now, 5th day of bleeding. My mood has been horrible. I can't stand myself. Bloating is terrible. I just threw my pills in the trash. No more."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 11, 2015

For Birth Control "I was on this for 10-11 months. Worked great at preventing pregnancy, but caused acne, severe anxiety, chest pain, tiredness, bloating, and just an overall blah feeling. The chest pain and anxiety were enough for me. I couldn't take it anymore. My doctor switched me to this pill because of high blood pressure, but I think this pill made it worse than the combined pill. I am done with birth control and it taking over my body!"

• Dra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 29, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on Jencycla for 4 months now, and I am having a positive experience with it overall. My body had to adjust to it in the first month, but after that, it's been great. I have the Factor V Leiden mutation, which affects blood clotting, so I needed to take a non-estrogen pill. In the first month: 1. I became more prone to acne and had a major breakout. 2. My period was 3 days instead of 6. After that first month: 1. My acne cleared; I also started paying more attention to my skincare, so I have no idea if the acne cleared because my body adjusted to the pill or if it was the skincare routine or both. 2. My period is back to 6 days. 3. I now have little to no PMS/PMDD symptoms; this is wonderful. I used to get so depressed, irritable, moody, bloated, extreme hunger, and sore boobs before my period, but now at the most, I might just be more sensitive and a little sad. And still no sign of pregnancy! I would recommend this; please note everyone reacts differently."

• Anonymous
• January 13, 2022

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "My doctor put me on this pill because I have chronic abnormal bleeding for the past 6 months. I have a few small uterine polyps that need to be removed. I wanted to take something to control the bleeding until I get my surgery. My doctor recommended this mini pill because it does not contain estrogen. This pill had the opposite effect on me, my bleeding got worse, passing large blood clots. I have severe cramps and need to take Advil constantly to control the pain, also, this pill has given me very bad bloating. I read that it contains lactose, and I’m lactose intolerant, and my doctor did not tell me that this pill contains lactose. I have taken birth control pills in the past and never had any reaction. I don’t recommend this specific Jencycla. I only took it for 2 weeks, and I’m going to stop taking it as I’m becoming anemic due to the severe bleeding I started to have while on the pill."