Jolivette for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2018

"After having discontinued BC altogether 4 years ago now, I was hesitant to begin this pill. However, after having my first baby 4 months ago (and being that I breast feed so I need a lo hormonal dose) my midwife insisted this was good for my needs. I'm 5 or 6 days in and I threw the entire pack away. I have severe abdominal cramping/discomfort, I haven't bled since delivering my baby but from day 2 of using Jolivette I began to spot, now I have a heavy flow. I can do without this awful pill."

• Lindy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 5, 2021

"I was on Jolivette for 14 years and loved it! I started it after my 3rd child because I was breastfeeding. I’ve tried estrogen and combination pills before but felt moody ace experienced weight gain so even after I finished breastfeeding the doctor recommended that I get off jolivette and get on something more stronger but I’ve even skipped a day here and there and doubled up and never got pregnant the entire time so jolivette was super effective and I had no side effects whatsoever taking it! I hate that they discontinued this brand that’s the only reason I was forced off it however I’ll be finding a progestin only substitute soon!"

• Rica...
• March 15, 2015

"I've been taking this pill since after daughter was born 18 months ago. I haven't had any problems with it until now. I had a light period that lasted a week in January and another in February around the same time that one was a little heavier. Now it is March and I haven't had a period yet. I hate the inconsistency of it. I've been on time taking it so I know I can't be pregnant. I've never had mood swings with it until here recently. Its a good started pill but I'd prefer something else"

• NoMor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2017

"I am discontinuing this pill TONIGHT! After starting this pill I got cramps and by the 3rd day I had a full period with large blood clots. My baby is 2 months and I noticed a lower milk supply and started fenugreek a week ago to try to build it back up. I have not had a period since I have been breastfeeding which my Dr says is common, then all of a sudden after starting this pill I get one that is heavy and I cramp terribly! Not only do I get cramps but a strong pain shoots through my left abdominal area. No acne, but I am looking pregnant and feeling bloated! My mood swings are drastic and I'm already emotional enough! I don't have the patience to wait this out so I quit! I don't see it getting better anytime soon!"

• Dancer
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2017

"I don't want to scare people off from taking this pill but in the short period I took this pill I had too many issues. I am a person who has great blood pressure. Immediately after starting I noticed my feet feeling swollen so I started taking my blood pressure. It was through the roof!! I was having horrible crippling anxiety everyday for most the day and I already have depression and anxiety disorder. I was bloated all the time. I called my doctor and they told me to immediately stop the pills. I'm 37 and average weight. Birth control isn't worth having a stroke."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2016

"After starting this birth control, I experienced mood swings of irritability and anger within taking the first pill, I also experienced severe bloating and bad acne. My milk supply dried up, which I was prescribed this pill to avoid decrease in milk supply. This is a horrible pill with horrible side effects."

• HiBP
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2018

"My doctor switched me to this from NoraBe. I'm so glad she did! I often forget to take my pill. When I would forget with NoraBe, I'd feel meh all day. I have an active 3 year old who I stay at home with. If I'd miss a pill, every little thing she did would stress me out. With Jolivette, if I miss a day or don't take it on time, my family doesn't notice as much. My old non-existent sex drive is gone! I had absolutely no desire do anything. Now, my hormones are all levelled out and I actually find myself initiating which is something I haven't done since before my pregnancy. I don't notice any other side effects besides breakthrough bleeding. I've been taking this for two months and my cycle still isn't on a regular schedule. NoraBe had me menstruating every two weeks. Now Jolivette is causing breakthrough bleeding so I'm never sure if I'm actually starting my period naturally or the breakthrough bleeding is happening when my period should be starting."

• HHadley
• August 17, 2018

"I’ve been taking this pill for about six months because of migraines & combo pills were giving me serious depression. When I started it I bled for three weeks. Not spotting, heavy bleeding. They said I’d adjust and finally I did, but my periods became even more irregular, painful, and heavy. Then I noticed that sex was becoming painful, orgasms were even becoming painful! I was super dry down there and irritated, my breasts were always sore, tons of cystic acne, I was getting hot flashes and sweating tons, basically menopause at 22 but still bleeding! And then the final straw: I started getting yeast infections every two weeks like clockwork. Ridiculous. I’d never had any problem like that until I started this medication. I discontinued it one week ago and immediately felt better. Everything is back to normal everywhere and I’ll never take a mini pill again. The only good thing I can think of is an increase in cup size, and that’s not worth it if everything hurts!"

• Justa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2017

"I started taking Jolivette 5 months ago. First, to all you breastfeeding moms out there, I have had NO decrease in milk supply. And that from a woman who had to supplement with first 2 babies within their first 3 months because of low supply and low weight gain. My 3rd baby is now 5 1/2 months old and still exclusively breastfed and gaining weight beautifully. So it doesn't always affect milk supply. I've taken different BC pills before and always suffered severe anxiety and depression just before starting my period. I was worried about starting another pill but haven't had any problems yet. My first month on these pills I had a heavy period, but haven't had another one since. I'm pretty happy with these pills"

• Ash
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2020

"I've only been on this medication for two days and already have severe itching on my feet, ankles and now wrist. I looked up the side effects and itching and rash were on the list. The first day I took the pill I saw a faint hint of pink after going to the bathroom. And I also started this pill after my cycle went off. I'm discontinuing this pill today because the itching is unbearable!"

• ncgrl
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 9, 2019

"Jolivette pill is pretty good. I take it mainly due to the fact I can get migraines and its safer to take a non combo pill. My period is not as bad on this pill and the side effects aren't too bad. Small weight gain and increase in breast size, some irritability but not too bad. It does help with my headaches and is effective in preventing pregnancy. You just need to be careful to take it at or around same time each day/night."

• Aano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2018

"This medication is not for me. I started it a few months ago after an ectopic pregnancy. My mood has changed so much to a point where my anxiety and depression were so bad I thought I was losing my mind. My headaches have increased and I cry a lot. Not normal for me. I also have Hypothyroidism and it actually changed my levels. After reading what other people have gone through I have decided to stop this medication immediately. I seriously thought I was going to end up in the Psych unit!"

• Mal
• September 19, 2016

"I switched from Vestura (generic Yaz) to Jolivette about a month and a half ago - I thought perhaps the Vestura was causing me to have a lower-than-usual libido. At first I felt no different, which was to be expected as a switch can take time to kick in. Just after I started my second pack I began to feel constantly and uncomfortably bloated. I read around and found that this severe bloating had affected many other users of Jolivette. It's unbearable and makes me feel like I'm always pregnant! I did take a couple tests just to be sure I wasn't and I'm not, just feeling super uncomfortable 24/7. I asked my pharmacy to switch me back to Vestura - the constant discomfort is not worth the possibility of a slightly increased libido"

• Dr Do...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2021

"I switched to Jolivette from Ortho-tricyclen because of the side effects, my PCP recommended a progesterone only pill to help with these. I became HORRIBLY depressed to the point that I was actually suicidal. I stuck to it for two months because I knew that most side effects go away by the end of the third month, but I couldn't deal with the fallout from this pill. I ended a relationship and I would cry in clinic, I felt so lost and alone, like taking this pill made me feel like I was separate from everyone else. It also made me a bottomless pit, I was always starving and gained a bit of weight. I also had a period every two weeks, not spotting, a full blown period. Got off the pill and within the week felt better. It was like the sun started shining again. This pill work for some, but if you find yourself suicidal when taking this, get off of it!"

• Lindy
• March 17, 2023

"I started this while breastfeeding and I continued taking it even after breastfeeding. I was on it for a total of 14 years!! I never got pregnant on it, I had really light periods and I had no bad side effects. I absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, it was discontinued around 2021. Now I'm on another one called Errin that is progesterone only and I'm not liking it as much. I'm having a lot more breakthrough bleeding on it even a year later not to mention light headaches here and there. I may end up switching and finding another alternative. I wish they would bring this back!!"

• Tyna
• August 18, 2009

"Have been taking this since having my son 13 months ago. No side effects, easy to use. Love it! Great contraceptive to use while breastfeeding!"

• HM530
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 2, 2015

"I have been on jolivette for almost a year now and love it. I may go 6-8 weeks between bleeding so i take home tests just to rule out pregnancy. So far, so good!"

• Anonymous
• October 24, 2011

"Abnormal bleeding all month long and severe mood swings. I'm switching after trying this for two months."

• Sara
• October 13, 2016

"I have no complaints about this pill besides a lack of sex drive. One plus was no more zits!"

• Madison
• February 10, 2018

"This birth control is effective, I had no breakthrough bleeding, no mood swings, and no acne. Great for people who have migraines and cannot take estrogen BC. Highly recommend."

• Ele
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 21, 2020

"Loved it. No side affects and rarely got my period!"

• Anonymous
• August 5, 2010

"This was my first birth control pill ever and the only thing I noticed was that the day I was supposed to start my period I was very mean and irritable."

• EllaM
• November 5, 2017

"Although my experience with Lo Loestrin Fe was much worse, Jolivette made me feel terrible. Extreme stomach pain, bloating, fatigue, and low sex drive."

• Anonymous
• June 21, 2009

"Never had any problems. Have been on it two times (1st for two years while breastfeeding eldest and this time with number 2)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2018

"I got pregnant on this BC"