Lyza for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Jas...
• March 22, 2016

"I started this pill 6 months ago due to my family history of clotting issues. I had mood swings, irregular periods, and slight acne issues the first 4 months, but everything has evened out now. The periods are regular now but less intense."

• Gai...
• May 23, 2016

"I've been on Lyza for 3 weeks now, started it the first day of my last period. That period was completely normal, with no side effects at all. Then, 2 weeks later, I started getting breast tenderness like I normally do before a period, but it was too soon, so I was confused. Then, today, my period came almost a week earlier than normal, and it seems heavier than how they usually are on the first day. I had no spotting otherwise (this time anyway), no other side effects other than my next period came almost a week early."

• Cou...
• June 27, 2017

"Some of the reviews here seem to be misleading. What works for some women may cause horrible side effects for others. I've tried a few different BC pills and even the Depo-Provera shot. My doctor suggested I switch to Lyza because I was getting frequent migraines with the last pill I was on. I have not had a migraine since I switched to Lyza! It's been over a year since I switched, and I haven't experienced any weight gain, change in mood, etc. Overall, I've had a wonderful experience with this birth control. The only downside is that my periods are inconsistent. Sometimes I will go a couple of months without one. But I also don't take it at the same time every day (oops!)."

• DON...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 12, 2015

"I decided to give this pill a try, and I honestly HATE it. I have been on it for 10 months, and the only thing that was nice AT FIRST was not having a period. My periods stopped once I started taking the pill, and I haven't had one since. I used to break out a lot a few years ago, but once I got my first BC pill, which was a combined pill, I almost never broke out. Since I've been on Lyza, I don't think I have gone more than 1-2 days at a time without breaking out. I'll finally get it cleared up for one day, and then boom, the next day painful zits pop up. I've had enough, and I can't wait to get off this pill and go back to a combined pill."

• Mlm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2017

"I'm sticking it out with Lyza, though most times I don't know why. Everyone is different. So don't go crazy reading all these reviews. Try it and figure out for yourself if it is good for you or not. Unfortunately, besides an IUD or a baby, this is my only option for birth control. I have had very irregular bleeding. The spotting is enough to drive anyone crazy. My boobs hurt like crazy sometimes. I feel pregnant, but I am not. Maybe that's how this pill works, I don't know. Also, I scoured the reviews, so don't know if anyone has had this experience, but I have had lite bleeding during/after sex. Figure out what's good for you. I wouldn't recommend this pill if you have other options."

• T T...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2016

"I've been on it for a couple of months. My cycle came 2 weeks early and hasn't stopped. I've been bleeding consistently for about 3 weeks. I've had a few pimples, which is unusual for me. My appetite has stayed pretty consistent. I haven't had access to a scale for a month or more, so I'm not sure if I gained weight, but my clothes fit the same, and I work out regularly, so I don't think I have. If so, I don't notice. If my boyfriend was squeamish about blood, I would be hating life right now. I've used the NuvaRing a while back, I didn't have any bleeding/spotting issues, but it made me crazy. I would cry for hours for no reason. I have felt mentally okay so far on Lyza, but I'm not sure how long I can take the seemingly eternal cycle."

• ZoD...
• August 24, 2015

"So I've only been on the pill for a month and a week, and it's been good in comparison to the estrogen-based birth control I was on previously because I have a sex drive, and I'm not flipping out and acting crazy at all - but I keep getting what seems to be my period. I got my period two weeks into the pill, and then I got my period again a week later, then had a blood-free week at the end of the pill pack, but I'm coming close to the end of this next week, and I'm bleeding again. Is this normal, or should I see a doctor? It's really nerve-wracking."

• Suz...
• September 27, 2015

"I've only been taking Lyza for 3 weeks now, and I started breaking out the first week, and I have never broken out on my face before. I have gained 7 lbs despite only eating soups and salads and cutting out carbs. The only plus side to this is I haven't gotten a killer migraine before the start of my period. I was put on Lyza due to my hormonal migraines, and it has helped, but I would rather suffer the migraine than gain weight, so I'm getting off these pills."

• Jen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 16, 2015

"The only negative side effects I've had is longer bleeding per cycle and mood swings when I go off and on to the pill. The mood swings happen with every type of birth control I've used, so that isn't so abnormal. The bleeding is a bit odd, but the doctor said it was a normal side effect for the pill."

• Ash...
• August 21, 2016

"I had to switch BC (Tribessa). They said I was high risk for a stroke, so I started using Lyza. It works, but I have had multiple periods in a month. I'll bleed for 4 weeks, then be off for 2 days and start spotting again. That turns into another full period. I don't know if my body isn't adjusting or what."

• Van...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2018

"OK, so I'm giving this birth control a 5-star rating because it didn't make me have any abnormal bleeding/periods, no nausea or vomiting, which was an issue with my last BC. BUT one side effect they didn't list that I had was becoming very crazy. I was nonstop crying every day, picking fights with my boyfriend every day (which was not the case a month ago). Literally, I have never felt so crazy in my life. If you are a very calm and collected person, then this pill can definitely be for you, but if you are already a little crazy, do not take it unless you want to be sent to a mental hospital."

• Cab...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 1, 2017

"I started on Lyza in February of 2017. My doctor told me that with Lyza you might not even get a period at all with these pills (hints why they are all white pills). My periods were fine, very, very light compared to normal, but it didn't bother me. Now, I am two months late with no period, with period symptoms. I went to see my doctor because I got very sick (dehydrated), and I told her about my missed period, which was late by two weeks at the time of my doctor's visit. I did a urine test and blood work test on the same day, not pregnant. She then confirmed that with Lyza, you won't have a period every 90 days. It's always been two months for me without a period. It hasn't made me moody, but I did realize that you do gain a little weight."

• Och...
• July 4, 2015

"I am twenty-two years old and I started taking the pill on the last day of my period (May 12th). I bled six to nine days later (May 18th - May 21st, can't remember exactly). I also bled nine days after that (May 30th), twenty-three days after that (June 22nd), and today is twelve days since then (July 4th). Every time it was heavy bleeding and has seemed like a period. There has been severe cramping as usual, and I feel awful, and it's worse because it's happening so much more than before! Each time I have bled has lasted two to seven days. This pill is frustrating because I cannot tell what is my period and what is the in-between bleeding! It seems to have worsened my depression, too."

• dep...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2017

"I've been on this for a week (which I know isn't a long time, but hear me out lol). I have not really experienced negative side effects at all. I waited to start it on the first day of my period to ensure that I wasn't pregnant, and my period went on and cleared up as normal and expected. MAYBE just a tiny bit of bloating at times. I went on the mini pill because my body cannot process estrogen at all. Immediately, I get horrible mood dives, I get painful cramps in my legs and arms from the high cortisol estrogen was causing me. In fact, on this pill, my mood seems to have taken a turn for the better. I have more energy to do things and feel more mentally stable! Don't be scared off by reviews or discouraged from finding, everyone's different."

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2018

"I've been on Lyza for about 2 weeks now, and it's been fantastic. No noticeable emotional changes aside from crying once to a Goo Goo Dolls song (possibly from lack of sleep), but I honestly feel great. I'm really happy on this pill. Other pills I have been on in the past have worsened my depression to the point that I just stopped taking birth control for over a year and a half. Another perk is my boobs are noticeably bigger already!"

• Lyz...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 29, 2023

"I do not recommend this pill to anyone. Yes, it was fine at first, at 38, it put me into an early menopause. We've done all the testing, and nothing makes any sense except this pill. Long-term side effects are not mentioned. Do not take this!!!!"

• bel...
• January 13, 2016

"I've been taking Lyza for almost a year now, and I've had the usual irregular spotting throughout the months! I used to be on Ortho Micronor, and I had the same experience. The only difference I've noticed is that the irregular bleeding went from one whole month of spotting to every other week! Has anyone else experienced this? Also, has anyone gotten depressed from this? I've been taking it for 11 months, and up until last month, it had no effect on my mood. But suddenly, I've been feeling pretty down, and I'm wondering if birth control could be a suspect..."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2017

"LYZA BIRTH CONTROL. These are the worst birth control pills I have ever taken! I've only been taking them for a couple of weeks, and I feel like a crazy person. I've been crying (for no reason), been super depressed, my anxiety is terrible, along with daily headaches and breakouts. I realize everyone's body reacts differently to medication, but I've read nothing but negative reviews. I can surely attest to that. I wouldn't advise anyone to take these. Absolutely awful."

• Mis...
• August 18, 2015

"I am almost at a month of taking this birth control. Four days to go. I am also using it to help with endometriosis. I have had a cycle, and it lasted like normal, three days and very light, which is awesome. Now I have noticed that I have a crazy craving for hot and spicy food, like every day I need to eat something spicy. Other than that craving, it works well. If anything changes next month, I'll be sure to share my experience."

• Gia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2016

"I've been taking this for almost two weeks now. I chose this form of BC because I am fully breastfeeding. I haven't seen any changes in my breast milk. The third day on this, I was feeling a bit nauseous for a couple of hours. I had a minor headache the first couple of days. I haven't had those problems anymore. A week into taking the pill, I started spotting. Then today my period is very heavy and watery. But it's a lot! (Sorry if I'm too graphic, I just want to be specific for anyone that might want to look up reviews about this BC). I'm really hoping this heavy period goes away. I'm going to give it a couple more days."

• Ken...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 14, 2017

"I've not had any side effects with Lyza, and I've been taking it for nearly a year. It's regulated my period and also helped lessen the severity of my period, my main reason for taking it. While I can't speak on behalf of it actually being used for birth control, it does work wonders for everything else."

• 829...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 6, 2017

"I always see bad reviews about Lyza, but I've been taking it for almost a year and a half. I never really experienced bad side effects, like bleeding for an extended period of time or weight gain. The only thing I've noticed was a very irregular period (mine was already irregular before I started), but it'll just be off by a week or so. If you are good with taking pills on time, I highly recommend!"

• msa...
• March 17, 2015

"I've been taking this pill for over a year now, and the only side effects I've experienced are spotting and not exactly knowing when I'll be getting my period. If I don't take the pill within my hour time frame, I'll usually encounter some spotting or even starting my period. I have migraines, and I've found this pill to work really well for me. Other than that, I feel this pill works well, but then again, every brand of the pill affects people differently."

• Goo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 14, 2016

"Once I started taking this, my boobs got much bigger. Went from a B to a DD. I don't get nauseous like other birth control has made me, but I get my period about 3 times a month, and that really sucks."

• JFf...
• February 7, 2015

"I've been on this for a month now. No weight gain, which was my main concern for going back on birth control. I also feel the same stress-wise, so that's a plus; it hasn't added any extra 'craziness' to my life like previous birth control has. However, I haven't had a period yet. I haven't taken a pregnancy test, but I'm thinking it is just my body adjusting to it and the normal stress from graduate school. Overall, I'm happy with this birth control."