Jolivette and Cramps: What Users Say

• wea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2013

For Birth Control "I've been taking Jolivette for three months now, and couldn't complain about it. I used to have crazy irregular periods, for instance, the month before I started, I had a 10-day cycle, which meant two and a half periods in a calendar month, and the time before was 50 days. Since taking Jolivette, I haven't had a single period. No cramping, bloating, weight gain, mood swings, nothing. In fact, I've lost weight. It's also great because I no longer get migraines as opposed to being on an estrogen pill. Would recommend it to anyone."

• Che...
• July 19, 2017

For Birth Control "First, I want to remind everyone that we all react differently to medications. If I would have gone off these reviews, I wouldn't have ever started taking this birth control, let alone any of them. I have been on it a month now. The first week, I had very high anxiety levels, which was difficult to push through, but after 10 days, it subsided. I do notice I am bloated pretty much all the time, but with time, I hope that will pass as well. I have had mild cramps every now and then. Otherwise, I am fine. Don't let bad reviews scare you off. I would recommend this pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2013

For Birth Control "My first period on it was heavier than normal. After that, I was spotting for several days, which I have never experienced. This past month, I have either been bleeding or spotting, and it's incredibly frustrating! Lots of random cramps as well. My mood has been up and down, which is also frustrating."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2012

For Birth Control "Just started my 2nd month. The 1st week and a half, I had light bleeding every day. Then, the next week, my nipples were so sore. Now, this past week, I've had on-and-off light bleeding and cramps during the last week of pills. I have no side effects emotionally, which is great, because everything else makes me go crazy. But, I have noticed a little weight gain and craving food all the time, and I jog 3 to 4 times a week. I am 24, no pregnancies ever. I'm not sure about this pill yet. I'll give it another month and see how it goes. I don't even want to be on birth control, but my cramping and periods are so terrible without it."

• MzD...
• June 28, 2015

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Cor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2018

For Amenorrhea "I previously had heavy periods for more than 10 days with heavy bleeding. This caused me to have iron infusions on a regular basis. I was losing my hair, had high blood pressure, insomnia, migraines, and the list goes on. After only 2 months on Jolivette .35, my periods are what I think are normal. I've never had a normal period ever. I'm currently using panty liners with regular or light tampons. Prior to this, only overnight pads and super plus tampons. All other symptoms have all gone away. Only minor cramping. Love this new pill. Let's see what the next few months bring."

• nom...
• January 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Jolivette due to high blood pressure caused by a combination pill. I bled every other day for the first three months, with major cramping and fatigue. I was not myself after three months; a severe drop in my body's ability to produce natural estrogen; hair has thinned significantly, cycle has disappeared, no period; my boobs shrunk, sex drive basically non-existent, also NIGHT SWEATS which were out of control. Hot flashes soaked my sheets 5 nights a week. Physical side effects were awful in my experience; it's harder to pinpoint the mental; I haven't been myself without my cycle. I stopped this pill a week ago; never again. Will be naturally tracking my fertility from here on out. Beware of the mini pill."

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

For Birth Control "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 doctor 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!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2017

For Birth Control "I am a 35-year-old female, no kids. I wanted to pursue birth control as my periods were debilitating, and I bleed very heavily. I have a very sensitive body. I wanted to feel normal in the sense that I have been getting my period since age 10. And after all these years, I did not want to deal with stressing about how my body would react to my period. My body actually has gotten more sensitive this year. I thought I was seeing the doctor but ended up seeing a midwife. I was prescribed Jolivette. I took it at night and was nauseated, lightheaded, and had a blurry mind. The next day, I had cramps and felt like I was having a period/bleeding feeling without bleeding. In the evening, I felt off/unsteady, like I was going to faint. I don't think this is normal. I will not take it again. How long will it take to leave my system?"

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 7, 2017

For Birth Control "I went on Jolivette 6 weeks postpartum. I've had issues with uterine fibroids at age 21, so at age 24, they didn't want to risk it with an estrogen pill. Here I am a year later, gained 60 pounds, on depression medication, lowest libido ever, moody, horrible periods, oh AND I'M PREGNANT after the first time not using backup birth control like condoms. All thanks to Jolivette. Thank you, Jolivette. You had 1 job, and you failed miserably."

• ely...
• September 8, 2016

For Birth Control "I had still been spotting a little when I went to my postpartum appointment, and my doctor assured me that once I started taking the Jolivette, I would stop bleeding. I've been taking it for about a week and then started cramping and bleeding very heavily, about as much if not more than I was bleeding immediately after giving birth to my son. Now I'm concerned about how it may be affecting my milk supply. I feel like I can't get this medicine out of my system fast enough. I would NOT recommend it."