Jolivette User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Esq...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on the pill for 3 months. As soon as I started taking it, my milk supply dropped so drastically that I had to rent a hospital-grade pump to keep up with my daughter. I gained 17 lbs in 4 weeks, which is awful considering I was finally getting rid of my baby weight. I've never had acne, and my arms are now completely broken out. Terrible pill! I think it must be great for keeping you from getting pregnant, though... who wants sex when you feel fat, tired, hungry, while covered in acne!"

• 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."

• Mom...
• July 31, 2015

For Birth Control "I've had a horrible experience on this pill. I started taking it after my third child, and it has absolutely altered my mental well-being. I have been depressed, anxious, nervous, angry, it's been a nightmare. Stopping right away, good to know I'm not the only one going through this."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• swe...
• January 9, 2012

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had a non-stop period 3 months ago. The doctor prescribed Jolivette to let my period stop, but after 6 days, my bleeding doesn't stop at all. It's annoying because you can feel the gushing of blood. Until I asked my doctor to switch it to another pill."

• aj2...
• May 26, 2011

For Endometriosis "I just finished my first month of Jolivette and have no complaints whatsoever! I have been on several other pill forms and have had a lot of trouble with them due to breast tenderness mostly. With Jolivette, I haven't had any breast tenderness (except during my period), but we are hoping that I won't have a period anymore after taking this for a while. Easy to take, although if I miss a pill, it doesn't matter as I am not using it for birth control. I did have some bleeding to start with, but my OB/GYN said that is normal."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• 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."

• Mam...
• September 24, 2015

For Birth Control "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."

• 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."

• 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."

• AB9...
• May 20, 2017

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

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."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."