Jencycla User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Mot...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 18, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this Jencycla pill for a year now. Chose this one because I wanted to breastfeed my newborn. This is the first time I use birth control, so I don't know how to compare it to other pills, but I honestly feel like this caused me postpartum depression. I feel on edge most days and really overall depression. I didn’t think it was the pill, but upon doing more research, I found that maybe it has been the pill messing with my overall mental health. I’ve gained a tremendous amount of weight. I eat like I normally would over the years, but I feel like after starting the pill, weight just packed on easier. And yeah, I also don’t feel motivation to do much around the house, I think that comes from the depression. I was waiting for a full year of using it to pass to really be able to see if I liked it. I haven’t gotten pregnant since being on it. So that works fine, but at the cost of my mental health and physical health, lol."

• MsK...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2019

For Birth Control "This birth control is garbage, and I don’t recommend anyone take it unless you don’t care about getting pregnant. I used this pill, Jencycla, exactly on time every day for 4 months, and now I’m pregnant again. I’m beyond mad, thankfully, I’m married and not single. Please stay away from generic candy."

• 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!"

• OAP...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 17, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been using this Jencycla birth control for two and a half years, and my experience has been relatively positive. I am prone to migraines, so the doctor gave me a progesterone-only pill, and it's been very effective at stopping pregnancy (which is my main reason for using it), but it doesn't offer many other benefits. My skin hasn't really improved, but it hasn't gotten any worse either, weight stayed the same, and mood wasn't affected. The first two or so months on it, I was definitely tired and sluggish, but my body got used to it. One side effect I don't really like is that every three or four months, my period will be about two weeks late. At first, this definitely scared me, but it's happened a few times now, so I anticipate it."

• Rag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2022

For Birth Control "This is the second time I’ve tried taking the mini pill, neither has been a good experience. Unfortunately, I’m breastfeeding, so this was one of the only options for birth control. I barely made it a week and a half this time before I had to stop taking it due to severe mood swings. I’m typically a laid-back person, but this caused the most minor inconvenience to turn into a full raging episode. It also completely got rid of my sex drive, so I guess it works? Can’t get pregnant if you don’t have sex."

• bab...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 23, 2020

For Birth Control "Used this Jencycla birth control pill as an alternative to my old prescription while I was breastfeeding. I am now pregnant with my 3rd, a lot sooner than I was planning. I never missed a pill and always took it on time, I drank one time during this cycle."

• Cob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I just reviewed the other day. I forgot to add the most important thing. Looking back into the timeline of being on this pill, it made me extremely aggressive and moody. People I work with wondered why and how my personality did a complete 360 for the worst. I told them this was due to a bad med that didn't agree with me and left it at that. Did not mention it was birth control. I am a private person when it comes to my business. This pill turned me from a mellow person with a good sense of humor to this awful, snappy witch who was slack in cleaning chores when I am normally a clean freak. It also made my hair more prone to breakage. I am back on a low-dose levonorgestrel pill now and never felt better. Much calmer and bleeding has almost stopped. I don't recommend this minipill. But anything is always worth a fair shot. Most doctors try their patients on what gets the highest reviews and best patient feedback. I let my new doctor know what works best for me, and luckily she came through."

• Anonymous
• July 1, 2021

For Birth Control "I started Jencycla just over 4 months ago because I have a history of migraines with auras, and the doctor wouldn’t give me combined birth control (even though I haven’t had a migraine in over 2 years). I was told my body would adjust in 3 months, but so far my cycles have been all over the place, and I spot every month on random days. I had a regular cycle, then skipped a whole month with a 45-day cycle, then I had a 24-day cycle, then a 22-day cycle, so I’ve gotten my period twice in 1 month, both times for 7 days, so I bled for half the month. So now I can’t predict when I’m getting my period, and I can’t predict when I’m spotting either, it’s affecting my life. I’ve also been more moody and cranky than ever in my life. I haven’t gotten pregnant, so that’s a plus, I’m very careful to take the pill at the same time every day. Just wish I could take something that would regulate my period."

• Kol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2020

For Birth Control "I took this birth control because I have a history of blood clots. At first, I used the Nexplanon implant, and that made me break out and gain weight. Jencycla was prescribed to me a month ago, and it is the worst BC I have ever been on. I am 33 and felt like I was going through menopause. It has given me the worst headaches, sore breasts, and I am super moody. I found myself more irritable and anxious while taking it. I have been on BC since I was 12 (for acne at first), so I have tried quite a few since then, and I cannot believe how bad this one affected me."

• jrb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I made it four days before I had to stop taking Jencycla. I missed two days of work because, starting the second night of Jencycla, I could not sleep, and it made me feel like my heart was going to pump out of my chest, sweating at night, and nausea and dizziness so bad I couldn't work. It made me feel 'buzzy.' This stuff is way too strong."

• ano...
• June 12, 2019

For Endometriosis "I absolutely hate this birth control. I started taking it maybe 9 months ago and, although I am not pregnant, the side effects are awful and unbearable. I take birth control due to my endometriosis. I used to be extremely sick in high school, I've passed out from pain, and have vomited countless times. I am 21, 4'11", 105 lbs and my flow was super, I also had the most irregular periods. I suffer from migraines and my old birth control was exacerbating them, so my OBGYN put me on progesterone-only birth control. When I take this medicine, I do get a period. It is still irregular, my flow is not enough to fill a regular tampon, so I use a diva cup. The reason why this pill does not work for me is that my flow is irregular, my cramps are awful, and I am getting horrendous acne (which never happened before). Even as I write this now, it is 3 a.m. and I cannot sleep due to my cramps. Earlier today, I got a heat flash and vomited because of my period."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 24, 2022

For Birth Control "I see that this pill didn't work for a lot of people, but don't get discouraged if your doctor prescribes it to you! I was on the combined pill for a year and was absolutely miserable. I started Jencycla a year and a half ago, and it has been an absolute joy! I got a few headaches in the beginning three months, which is very unusual for me, but also not debilitating, just annoying. It has completely stopped my periods, and I have endometriosis, with very heavy bleeding and immense pain, so this was SUCH A RELIEF. Haven't had a period in a year and a half, best year and a half of my LIFE. I read that it only does that for about 30-40% of people though. I'm also super forgetful but put them in my wallet so that they're with me anywhere I go, and an alarm every day helps me remember taking them. If you have trouble with combined pills but still want oral birth control, this might be it! It also might not, but don't worry, trust your body!"

• Hel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2019

"I have adenomyosis (the cousin of endometriosis) and was put on this in order to try to manage my pelvic pain. Not only did it not help my pelvic pain, but it made my breasts incredibly sore. I'm not talking a little breast tenderness, I am talking about my breasts and nipples being so sore I cannot tolerate my partner touching them, and wearing a bra is torture. These may work great for birth control, but they do nothing for pain management."

• TX ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2020

For Birth Control "I’m 41 and was prescribed Jencycla after recently having my last child a few months ago. Within a few days of starting Jencycla, I had hives on my chest, which spread to bumps on my hands and arms (some filled with fluid), as well as hives on the front and back of my thighs and legs. Due to COVID and having two small children, I’ve not been out of the house (nor has my spouse). I’ve also not tried any new foods or detergents, or done any outside yard work. The only new thing I’ve been exposed to is this birth control. I stopped after reading a similar review on here, and my itching resolved within 24 hours, however, the skin blotches and bumps will take days to resolve. In total, I took this birth control for 7 days. Maybe it would have resolved itself, but the discomfort and physical embarrassment/unsightly look weren’t worth it. I’ve previously taken other birth control pill brands (16 years in total) without any issue. I will never try this one again."

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

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started Jencycla a month ago. I'm breastfeeding my newborn, so I couldn't wait until I started my period to take the pills. I started it immediately after I got it. Two weeks into taking it, I started having heavy cramping and was on my period for 13 days straight, off for a week with heavy cramping, and I just started again this past Tuesday. I also noticed a drop in my milk supply. I've stopped taking it."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking Jencycla 2 weeks ago, and I've had no ill side effects that others experienced. I did not start when I was supposed to, such as on the first day of my period, and I am now having a very heavy period. It's a bit concerning because I thought my period was going to come on the last week of the pill packet. No big deal, as long as I'm not pregnant. I have not taken birth control my whole life. I'm now 43 and have two lovely boys. I decided to take this birth control as it is supposed to have fewer side effects. I'm so glad my doctor suggested Jencycla."

• DaS...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 11, 2022

For Birth Control "I started taking Jencycla after trying two other birth controls. I switched because the first two were causing me to become very aggressive and moody. Jencycla has helped regulate my period and has lessened my flow a bit (usually very heavy, now moderate). Unfortunately, I have had to go on antidepressants because of Jencycla, and the brain fog is a mess. I end up spending a minute trying to find a word or mishearing everything like it's gibberish. I wouldn't recommend."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Started Jencycla to see if it would help with heavy periods. I’m 43 years old, and iron is low. Used it for 2 months, hoping it would decrease the monthly flow. Didn’t notice any change...still very heavy periods, lasting 7-8 days. Initial side effects: headache, cramping, irritability, and fluid retention...all went away except the extra fluid after a few days of use. I stopped the pill because it wasn’t helping and didn’t like the fluid retention."

• MSa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 27, 2022

For Birth Control "I used to have extremely painful periods, super heavy and cramps that could not be alleviated with painkillers, so I turned to birth control. I tried 2 other pills before this one, but they made me spot every day. This one, however, has been a lifesaver! I’ve been on it for a year, and it has minimized my periods to the point where I barely need a tampon, and my pain is basically non-existent. It did take a few months for me to get my period’s flow to decrease, but the pain was gone by my first period on this pill, and it gradually eased the longer I took it. I also have not gotten pregnant on it, which is a huge plus, but the period aspect is why I rate this pill so high, as it has truly made my life better and less exhausting."

• Asd...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 31, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking this for over half a year now because my doctor recommended me to take this after experiencing some migraines with my previous birth control. So far, I’ve only had 4-5 day breaks in between my periods (lasting up to 8-9 days), and now I've had my period for 3 months non-stop."

• Aly...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 5, 2021

For Birth Control "My experience with Jencycla was absolutely horrendous. The first month wasn’t horrible, but then I started to notice weight gain and insane acne in the 2nd month. Then, at the 3-month mark, the mood swings, irritability (everything irritated me to no end, I wanted to hide in a hole alone), and depression hit, and I became suicidal."

• Ker...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 2, 2022

For Birth Control "I started taking Tricyclen-Lo at 17 years old due to heavy, irregular bleeding. That pill worked perfectly for me for ten years. I had zero issues, and my period was like clockwork while on it. However, I noticed the last couple of years while on it that I would randomly get migraines with aura a few times a year, so I told my doctor. She said my options were the mini pill or the IUD. I absolutely am not okay with the idea of a device being stuck in me for years, so I opted for the mini pill (Jencycla). The first 1.5 years on this pill were horrible. I bled for almost the entire month straight when I first switched. I developed cystic acne (never had acne in my life before), and I was constantly paranoid about my period because it would come multiple times a month as it pleased. It's almost been 4 years now since I started Jencycla, and the last two years roughly have been pretty good. My body finally regulated my cycle, give or take a few days, but I no longer worry about getting my period randomly."

• Tor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2018

For Birth Control "My gynecologist gave me this to prevent pregnancy, and I’m still a virgin. She told me I might get blood clots and depression, but not many other side effects. Well, just now I got a sudden headache, and the first two days I’ve taken it, I’ve been very depressed, dizzy, and sleepy-never been this bad. I’m going to stay on it for as long as I can, but if I feel any worse, I’m just going to say maybe sex isn’t worth it. I also got on these to combat my PMDD, but I don’t think it’s helping me with anything yet."

• XxQ...
• May 31, 2021

For Birth Control "I decided in 2021 to get back on birth control, and I ended up having high blood pressure when I went to the doctor to get on it (I’m sure that was from nerves because I’ve checked it 100+ times since, and it’s been fine). But they gave me Jencycla due to me having high blood pressure. I have been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo in the past for 6+ years, and it was perfect. I started Jencycla, and the first month was fine. I even ovulated on it (I have severe pains when I ovulate, completely normal for me). Anyway, the first month on it was okay. The period I had after taking it the first month was pretty rough, I had clots, lots of them. Well, my period finally ended. I was blood-free for about 4 days, then BOOM, out of nowhere I started bleeding. HEAVY. On cycle day 11, I should NOT be bleeding at all. I’m on CD 14 and still bleeding. When I should be ovulating, I’m bleeding. I have had severe stomach cramps after taking the pill the past few days. I have not felt like myself at all. I’m calling it quits on Jencycla."