Jolivette and Hair Loss: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• February 17, 2011

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Jolivette due to my high blood pressure, which was being caused by Ocella birth control. For the first 3 months, I did not experience any side effects besides the irregular period, which was advised in advance. After 3 months, I first noticed the side effects below: extreme weight gain (50 pounds!) and cravings for food that I had not previously eaten. Oily scalp and hair loss, this was a first for me and I thought that I was just getting older, but then confirmed that it was Jolivette! (I'm 30, by the way). Anger and stress to the extreme. Depressed for no reason (I actually thought I was pregnant and would take home and doctor tests, but they resulted as negative every time). Chest and stomach pains."

• Anonymous
• October 11, 2012

For Endometriosis "The longer I take it, the more I bleed. I've had unexplained hair loss. I've been on it for several months now. The first two months were fine, then the next two I had two full periods a month. Now I'm having three, with no end in sight of when I'll stop bleeding."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2017

For Birth Control "I started bleeding last year, 2016, in April and bled until this year, 2017, June. I had a D&C in Nov 2016 and had Mirena placed. Well, Mirena wasn't for me, it caused weight gain and loss of hair, not to mention no sex drive and was still bleeding, so I had the Mirena removed on 6/18/16. Bleeding got worse by the next day. Doc had prescribed Jolivette, the mini pill, there are like 7 different names for this pill, also known as the mini pill or POPs. I started it on Saturday, the 19th, and 6 days later, period free, no cramping, no bloating, no back pain - nothing. I'm so happy after a year of bleeding, it's finally over and I'm 47, no side effects at all. I'm actually losing weight, so if you have abnormal bleeding, I would highly recommend this pill."

• laz...
• February 19, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Thanks for sharing about the hair loss after several months on the medication. I had the same experience. I thought it was helping me with water retention and joint aches, but I got carpal tunnel syndrome and had significant hair loss, and I'm coming to realize it may be from Jolivette."

• moo...
• May 13, 2015

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this pill 7 weeks after having my daughter because I was breastfeeding. Did not notice a decrease in my supply. I have been taking it for 10 months. I've been suffering from postpartum depression and recently stopped taking the pill. I can tell a huge difference and it has been 2 weeks. Now that I think about it and read all these experiences, I see a lot of similarities. I’ve had horrible anxiety and depression, it’s been hard to lose weight! And I have experienced hair loss. I’m going to continue off the pill and figure out what next birth control I should use next."

• 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."

• Dex...
• September 11, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been taking this pill for a year. After my son was born, they prescribed it to me because I was breastfeeding. I lost a lot of my pregnancy weight, but within three to four months, I gained 10 lbs back, maybe even 20 lbs. Horrible, right? I didn't have a period for 7 months. Now I get irregular periods, light periods. My doctor sent me to get an ultrasound to see what else might have been causing the irregular periods. They found something on both ovaries, so my doctor is switching me from Jolivette to something else. I've had hair loss with this pill, weight gain, dramatic mood swings, and out of control hot flashes. It's horrible, I feel like I am having early menopause. Oh yeah, also made milk supply low."