Jolivette for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Flo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 12, 2017

"I have suffered from PMDD, which is basically extreme PMS with really bad mood swings. I would tend to be antisocial and irritable half the month. On Jolivette, my mood is much more stable, and I feel like myself instead of feeling out of control of my emotions. Shorter periods, very light. Other pills with estrogen affect my moods negatively. This works great."

• Kik...
• March 20, 2013

"I've been on Jolivette for almost 2 months. My doctor prescribed it because my blood is thin and I have uterine fibroids, so he wanted a progesterone-only birth control to stop my period. So far, I've had 2 periods that came at the time they were supposed to. I haven't experienced spotting. My period is a lot heavier, but I'm on iron supplements as well. The goal was for me to take a birth control that would stop me from having a period, but that has not been successful. Other than me still having a period, I feel fine. I will say every other birth control that I've ever tried made me nauseous. This one does not. My face has been breaking out a little more than usual, but I'm still trying to figure out whether or not the birth control is the culprit."

• 11a...
• October 6, 2016

"I started this pill to test the waters about getting a birth control implant, Nexplanon, which is the same hormone type treatment. I am glad I decided to try the pill before the implant. I was a shadow of myself on this pill. It was all I could do to get through the day because it basically put me in survival mode. I felt sick and tired, and I could not motivate myself to stay focused on any of my goals or obligations. It became difficult for me to work, and I have a very demanding job. It was hard to get out of bed. I started falling asleep involuntarily every night once it really had a hold on me (week 3-4). I would pass out with my clothes on and without setting an alarm. I was depressed, and my sex drive was altered, and my orgasms were sad."

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2017

"Due to my history of migraine with aura, my doctor suggested I went with a non-estrogen birth control. I went back and forth about the copper IUD and the pill. I decided against the IUD because it isn't a painless process for those who haven't yet had children. I've been on Jolivette for a month now. The first few weeks were difficult. I had breakthrough bleeding (bleeding between your periods) and quite terrible anxiety. If I had stopped taking it then, I would have rated this med a 2 or 3. After about 2.5 weeks in, my anxiety subsided, the breakthrough bleeding stopped, and everything balanced. I was even able to decrease the strength of my anxiety medicine. My PMDD and endometriosis have been easier to bear, and so far, so good."

• Mam...
• September 24, 2015

"I've been on this pill for almost 5 years. It has been okay, except I got pregnant while taking it as prescribed. Didn't miss a day. Didn't take it late-or did I? If I did, it was within a 15-minute window-it always is. Same time every day. I had a miscarriage, but my OB/GYN says it had nothing to do with the pill. I have horrible mood swings too. My husband can predict my start date based on how insanely moody, aggressive, and angry I am. It is always 5 days before I start that I am most insane. Always! The mood swings are so bad I'm considering getting off the pill altogether. Everyone's different. That's my experience."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2016

"Long story short: I've never been able to take a BCP that didn't cause debilitating side effects until now!!! I can't believe it! For years, I have tried many different birth control methods, including combination pills of all kinds and the ring. With each one, I would have terrible nausea, intractable vomiting, and eventually migraines. At first, my doctor told me I just needed to stick with it longer. Well, when I had to pull over on my ten-minute drive on the highway to vomit on my way to work, I decided I couldn't do it anymore. I recently got a new midwife. She suggested this, and I'm SO HAPPY. It's been about a week, and I've had absolutely zero side effects. Call me crazy, but I think my libido and mood have actually elevated?"

• Kat...
• March 15, 2016

"I started using Jolivette after my daughter was born; while I was breastfeeding. I've tried a lot of different types of BC over the years. This option was just OK - I really like using Seasonique better and will probably switch over at some point in the future. I'm not sure about weight gain (as I did just have a baby recently), but I have had A LOT of spotting... and it feels like it's never going to end."

• MzD...
• June 28, 2015

"I have been on regular pills for about 25 years without issue. I just finished my first pack of this and am not sure I want to start my second. I have been so irrationally angry, stressed, and depressed this last month. Angry over little things to the point of not sleeping several nights. I honestly was very concerned about what was happening to me. Also had very sore nipples and am super hungry all the time. So happy to find that others experienced this and I'm not losing my mind! I did not get my period, which is usual for me, but I do have cramps."

• moo...
• May 13, 2015

"I have been on the pill for 3 weeks, and I've been experiencing hair loss, acne, sore breasts, fatigue, mood swings, and it lowered my milk supply. I also had a little spotting. I have decided to stop taking the pills."

• kmp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2015

"I'm taking this for the first time because I'm breastfeeding. I'm at the end of the 4th month. I haven't had a period at all. I've experienced mood fluctuations, moderate acne (unusual for me), hair loss, and inability to lose weight. As others have mentioned, I feel hungry often and crave chocolate. I will be discussing other options with my ob/gyn."

• AB9...
• May 20, 2017

"Been taking the pills for 5 months. Last two months, I have had two full periods each month and heavy bleeding. Also have felt huge mood changes, anxiety, depression, easily irritated. I can clearly see changes in my mood before and after starting with these pills. Sorry, but would never, ever recommend them."

• Ive...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 18, 2016

"I've been on the NuvaRing, Depo shot, three different brands of pills, condoms, and finally switched midwives, and she suggested Jolivette. I am a newly married 26-year-old elementary school teacher and athlete training for triathlons, and I have been able to maintain a lower weight. I still have a sex drive, although I have lost my period now for three months. I'm currently an athletic size 10, so weight is not an issue there. The loss of a period leads to having to take monthly pregnancy tests, but I'd rather have to take those than have a period or a child with FAS. The only complaints are tender breasts practically constantly and two to three constant acne spots on my chin. Easily covered with foundation."

• Lid...
• July 11, 2013

"I was on the patch. Due to migraines, I switched to this, which gave me no migraine. Just a little mood swing when I'm on my period. If you take it on time, you will have no bleeding problem. It is very good."

• MKa...
• November 19, 2016

"First, let me start by saying that women are different, therefore, your bodies will react differently. Do not expect to get the same results as everyone else on this page. I was totally skeptical about taking Jolivette after reading the reviews. I was convinced that everything that happened to everyone here I was for sure going to experience, especially because I suffer from anxiety, constipation, and other stomach problems. The first 2 days of taking Jolivette, I had major headaches, nausea, and dizziness, so I bought complex B vitamins and took them along with almonds and blueberries, which helped me a lot. I did spot in between, but no major bleeding. So far it's been good, no mood swings or bloating. I will continue to take it."

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2018

"I was prescribed this because I was breastfeeding and didn’t want something too strong. I know everyone’s different, and these are my side effects: bloated, headaches, numbness in my arm, mood swings. But the worst is I’ve been on my period for almost 3 weeks since I started taking this. So if that was the goal-keeping me on my period to have no intimacy, which equals no baby-then good job!!"

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2018

"I was on the brand Ortho Micronor until my insurance company decided not to cover it anymore, they put me on Jolivette. After about a week of taking this pill, I noticed that I was getting horrible anxiety about the smallest little things. By week 2, it was so bad that I was afraid to leave my apartment. Simple tasks such as going out to dinner or going shopping with friends became very taxing. As someone who has never experienced severe anxiety, this was a very scary time. I also knew that this wasn't normal for me. I stopped taking this medication, and the panic and anxiety attacks stopped. I will never recommend this pill to anybody, as it was one of the most depressing and scary times in my life."

• swe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2016

"I recently was required to switch to a progestin-only pill (the 'mini pill') from a combo pill. I've been on Jolivette for 3 months now (about to finish my third month), and it's been a rough couple of months. The first 2, I was concerned about how heavy my periods were and had quite possibly the worst cramps of my life. I have a history of anemia related to heavy menstruation (which isn't normal), and I was beginning to exhibit similar signs. Same situation the second month. Plus, so much spotting between periods. Now, month 3, and things seem much calmer. THANK GOODNESS. Make sure you take the pill at the same exact time every single day to prevent pregnancy."

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2017

"For me, the pill has been pretty good. Had to go on the progesterone-only pills due to migraines and stroke symptoms. So far, it’s been a lot better. My period is trying to get back on track, but it’s not too bad. I’m 3 or 4 months into it. I’ve noticed the past few weeks I’ve been very oily (never had that problem in my life, I’ve always had dry skin). Like I’m so oily, even my ears are oily. It’s weird, lol. Also, my body odor is really bad. I’ve never had body odor problems. Idk if I’m having womanly changes or if it’s switching to this pill, lol. But I’m not pregnant, and the migraines are gone, so I’m giving this pill time to adjust to my body."

• CGC...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 10, 2017

"First, I'd like to say that different meds are for different people, so just because you have a bad experience doesn't mean it's not the perfect med for the next person. Personally, I love Jolivette, it has done wonders for my depression. Great non-estrogen birth control pills for me. I will say that the lack of periods is odd, but I feel better than ever."

• Joa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2015

"I had heavy migraines with my previous pill, so the doctor recommended Jolivette. The migraine was gone for good, no pain at all. But I have side effects. First, I don't have my period for 3 months, which the doctor says is common. I also gained weight very fast and gained a lot of abdominal perimeter. And sometimes my mood swings are very intense. Overall, this pill treated the pain that I was having, but I feel uncomfortable gaining weight and not being able to control my cycle due to the lack of period. I will be taking it for a couple more months to see if something changes."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2019

"So far, so good! I was previously on Ortho Tri, but then swapped to the generic version, TriNessa, and it was horrible! I had breakthrough bleeding for like a month, then bad headaches, and I felt like I was going insane with my moods and feelings. I asked my gyno to switch me to something not so hardcore, and she prescribed Jolivette. It's been great! No breakthrough bleeding, slight headache (once in a while), bigger boobs, and sometimes I break out. Other than that, I’m doing okay on this pill. I started taking it mid-June, and I’m on my second pack, so I hope it continues to be the same all year. You have to remember to take it at the same time every day, set an alarm because it will not work if you’re late."

• Pip...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 2, 2016

"I've been on this for almost two years, with a couple of breaks in between. I had some severe dizziness that my doctor thought was from Jolivette, it was not, so I went back on it. I have pretty awful migraines, this PoP doesn't seem to contribute to them other than the first week of taking them. The first week brought some headaches, a little irritability, but it went away. I haven't gotten pregnant, so it's doing its job. My periods aren't as regular as they were with the patch, but migraines. I can go six weeks without a period and then have one start five days after the last one ends. It isn't usually that extreme, but it can be."

• jol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 21, 2019

"I was previously on Ortho Tri Cyclen, which made me have weight gain, super bad mood swings, anxiety, and depression. I was then switched to Jolivette and have had no horrible side effects. I have noticed I haven’t really been able to lose the weight gained from my previous pill, but that’s the only downside. Other than that, I completely love this pill! I am back to the same old normal happy me. :)"

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2016

"I've been taking this birth control for about 6 weeks now. My doctor prescribed this to me because I was having horrible migraines with one I was taking before. I haven't had my period yet, but have been spotting randomly since I started the pills. I used to have regular periods, so I'm not sure if I'm going to get them at all anymore. Not having the intense cramping every month like I used to is nice, though. I haven't experienced any weight gain or hair loss. Side effects that I have noticed are emotional. I have been experiencing severe mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, and depression. I know that I'm not pregnant, but this birth control makes me feel as though I am. Not sure if I'll continue taking it, for side effects may not be worth it."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2017

"I started having seizures when I was 14 and tried several seizure medicines, and nothing was working. I am now 20, and we think they could be hormonal, so my doctor put me on Jolivette, and I have been seizure-free for 2 months! My prayers have been answered!"