Lyza for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2018

"Lyza has been a very good first pill. I looked up this forum right when I got the pill and started freaking out, but honestly, it’s different for everyone. For the first months, my emotions were all over the place, and I was kinda going insane and crying a lot. Then I had a bit of annoying spotting for around 3 months. But honestly, it was super manageable and it’s gone now. My periods went from 8 days and very heavy cramping to 3 and basically only a teensy bit of pain the first day. Pregnancy-wise, I’m five months in and not pregnant, waiting on my period right now, actually. I have noticed some weight gain, but most of it has gone to my boobs and thighs. I’ve been going to the gym a lot, so some of it’s muscle. Just remember, pills are different for everyone, and for me, this was a very good stepping stone."

• Mis...
• November 11, 2015

"I have been taking Lyza for a month. I had to switch out of the Ortho Tri-Cyclen combo pill because it gave me headaches. I noticed that I have more of an appetite when taking Lyza. I have not gained much weight because I have a high metabolism along with working out. My face seems to have cleared up. The only negative thing I would have to say is that since it is a progestin-only pill, it is important to take it right on time. It has a lower hormonal dosage than combo pills."

• Gab...
• May 9, 2018

"Honestly, not sure how to rate this pill. As far as preventing pregnancy, it has been 10/10. I have unprotected sex with my partner regularly since being on it, over a year now, and haven’t had any pregnancy scares. However, prior to being on the pill, I had absolutely no cramps, my period lasted only 3 days, and emotionally I was pretty calm and stable. Since being on the pill, my cramps are unbearable, my period is not regular, and sometimes lasts 2 weeks. There have been times I will spot for weeks instead of having a period, which can be confusing. It also causes my skin to break out, whereas before my acne was under control. I suffer from migraines and am at risk of a stroke, so I can only take a POP. I’m just not sure where I stand with this pill. I know for the first 6 months these changes are normal, but it’s been over a year, and every time my period rolls around, whenever that may be since it’s now a mystery to me, I’m a complete emotional, in-pain wreck. But at least I’m not pregnant, I guess."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2015

"I've been on this birth control just under a month now, and my hair and face seem to have gotten oily. I could go 5 days without washing my hair, now I have to wash my hair every other day. Anyone else experience this?"

• Tat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2018

"Everyone's body is different when taking any contraceptives, of course, so not everyone will experience the same symptoms. It's good to try something out for a good three months and let your body adjust to the synthetic hormones. I personally experienced spotting for the first two months, on and off for a couple of weeks, and it has gotten better since I allowed the pills to do their job. I don't spot anymore, my periods are light, if not any at all. I've been taking Lyza for 6 months, and it works for me. If you're someone who has a family history of high blood pressure and experienced it myself as well, I recommend this pill for people who will take it on time, at the same time each day. Do your research first, educate yourself, and know what's best for you."

• Ano...
• January 5, 2018

"Started this birth control about 7 months ago. I love it. I did spot and have 7-day periods for the first couple of months, but I haven’t got my period since. I love it, it doesn’t make me feel sick, and since I switched to this birth control, I haven’t had one yeast infection, which was very common with my birth control before. I’m very happy with it!"

• mab...
• October 20, 2016

"I started using Lyza, and it has been 2 months. THANK YOU FOR THIS BIRTH CONTROL! I am 23, and it's my first time using birth control. I was really scared to get on any kind of birth control, but after two babies, it was time to think of it and to take it seriously! I went to my OBGYN, and she recommended this pill, and it is going pretty well. I get a little bloated after I take it, but drinking lots of water makes it a lot better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2018

"Lyza broke me out terribly from the time I started it. Never have I had such severe acne in all my life. Also, my period was always regular, but thanks to this pill, it came at the worst times (always random and unexpected). Gave me a terrible yeast infection and I will never take this medicine again. Worst birth control I've ever taken."

• Mur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2015

"I have been on Lyza for about three weeks now. I could no longer use estrogen because I started developing monstrous headaches and lost my sex drive while on NuvaRing. I was also bloated. So far, everything has been good. I do get nauseous after taking my pill, but I can live with that. It has not decreased my sex drive, thank goodness. So far, I like it. If I stop getting a period while on it, I will not continue, however."

• Kyl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2018

"This birth control sounded amazing when the doctor told me about it, but it's not all it's summed up to be. Yeah, I haven't gotten pregnant yet, but I mainly take it because it was supposed to help my period lighten up and be less painful. Not at all. I've been bleeding nonstop, almost like I have my period, but I don't. I've been spending more money now since I need to use tampons, and my boyfriend won't have sex with me when I'm bleeding. Also, the cramps are never-ending. Not as bad as they were, but I take it for the reason of having a lighter and less painful period. I don't recommend it."

• toa...
• September 18, 2017

"I've been on Lyza for one year. I just turned 41 and have no children. I was previously on Camrese and loved it-felt happy, confident, and like my normal self but had to switch due to a new smoking habit. Pros: I have not gotten pregnant. Cons: horrible mood swings, more acne than ever, and I've always had great skin-this has made me more self-conscious than ever, lowered libido, I'm mean and nasty to my boyfriend for no reason, and it seems uncontrollable. I have gained 30+ lbs, but I also started methadone treatment around the same time, so that could be the culprit. Perhaps my hormones, but I stopped taking Lyza two days ago and will see the doctor soon to discuss options."

• Mlm...
• December 11, 2017

"I posted earlier when I started, and now it's been about 6 months, so thought I'd update. After 3 months, the non-stop bleeding and spotting did stop. I have gained some weight, but nothing that isn't manageable. Also, the bleeding during sex. My period hasn't stopped, though, and I get it monthly, usually within the same week. Usually a few days later than the last. The biggest symptom I have had, though, is that my boobs, two weeks after my period, will hurt so bad. So bad and last till my period comes. Doc recommended a small dose of evening primrose, of sodium tablets. Might give it a try. If you can stick it out and your body isn't telling you to give up after 3 months, it does get a little better. Least for me...."

• Amb...
• September 8, 2017

"I've been on Lyza since February 2016. I was previously on NuvaRing (which was amazing when I was in my early 20s), but in my early 30s, I started getting aura migraines, and my body was physically rejecting the ring. My doctor put me on Lyza, and the aura migraines went away, along with my period! I haven't had a period since March 2016. I, of course, take a pregnancy test to be sure every once in a while. I sometimes forget to take the pill, but I'll double up the next day, still no problems when I do that. All in all, it's a great birth control! No weight gain (but I can't seem to lose the last 10 lbs...)."

• Ano...
• November 3, 2017

"Honestly, I haven't had any trouble with Lyza. I did get some slight nausea the first two weeks of taking it, and my boobs were sore for the first two months, but they also grew to a nice handful - I had rather small boobs before, so it was a nice perk. Since then, I haven't had any trouble in the last four months of taking it. I've tried to take other pills before, but I have chronic GI problems, and the estrogen always made me super sick. I can't afford to not be able to tell if I'm vomiting due to my GI problems or my pill, seeing as one could be harmless while the other could potentially - in an extreme - kill me. So my doctor recommended I get on a progesterone-only pill. Overall, my experience with Lyza has been good despite a bad rap."

• Aub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2018

"I was on this pill for only 2 weeks! To sum it up, I had severe abdominal pain along with awful nausea for a week straight. It prevented me from going into work. I had everything from dizziness to cold flashes. I was miserable on this pill. I gave it one star for ease of use and one more for pregnancy effectiveness. But honestly, neither of those are worth it. Now that I am off of the pill as of yesterday, I have no more pain. This pill flushes out of your system exactly after 24 hours (so be sure to be especially on time with a POP pill). Overall, I do not recommend Lyza, but keep in mind that everyone is different!"

• Pri...
• February 17, 2017

"Been on Lyza since 8/16...have had a normal heavy period every month since. Except for one month it was surprisingly light. This month it's a week early, and I'm annoyed. Lyza has been hell. My boobs have been sore, acne at first, but that's gone. My appetite is out of control. The only reason I started was to stop my period. My cramps have been the worst ever, and more clots coming out than ever before."

• Phy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2016

"I just started taking this BC 3 weeks ago. (First time being on birth control) My period came a week ago, and I'm still spotting. My cycle usually lasts for 5-6 days, and it has always been irregular. But I'm not liking that my cycle length has increased. Other than that, I've only had minor headaches compared to my usually intense headaches, so that's a plus. And I get nausea once in a while, no vomiting though. I've decided to wait 2 more months to see if my symptoms or side effects change for the better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2019

"I have been taking this birth control for two weeks, and I have not stopped bleeding since. I bleed very, very heavily and have very alarming-sized blood clots, from the size of a golf ball to small fruit, it’s insane! The cramps are ridiculous, and I can’t even work because I am on my feet, which makes me bleed heavier. In three hours, I just went through two overnight pads and three super plus tampons!!! I’ve also gained ten pounds in two weeks, and my skin is so bad, it has never, ever been bad! This stuff is horrible!"

• Bec...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 10, 2018

"I started taking this pill in April 2017. It made me dizzy for 8 months. I had to take time off of work during the months that made me the most dizzy. I even thought I had vertigo at some point. The dizziness finally went away, but I started to get my period twice a month. At this very moment, I'm on my period and have been on it for the past 2 weeks. This is the most insane BC pill ever."

• KKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2018

"I started this pill 7 days ago, and it's been a wacko 7 days. Days 1-2 I had spotting, 3 to 7 have been nonstop bleeding. It's like, am I gonna run out of blood soon from so much blood bleeding? I'm on my 2nd box of super+ tampons. The cramps are insane. I had cramps before, but these make you want to vomit and pull your hair out. I wouldn't suggest this BC at all. I was only prescribed it because I have a history of migraines, plus I said ok because the doctor made this pill sound amazing. Bye Lyza, thank you for ruining the last 7 days of my life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2017

"This pill gave me a period that wouldn't stop for two months... basically, my period stopped after I stopped taking the pill. I experienced severe pain and bloating like I've never experienced before. I mean, toppled over in bed kind of pain. I went to the emergency room twice. No one could figure out what was wrong with me. I finally realized that the symptoms started after I started taking the pill. This pill is scary. I hope that there isn't any long-term damage to my body after taking this pill. All the pain, bloating, and blood stopped after I stopped taking it, so that's good at least. But I am definitely worried about any long-term damage this pill might have caused."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2017

"I was extremely happy with my combination pill, but was forced to switch to Lyza about a month ago due to my aural migraines. The first three days on the new pill, I was too nauseous to function. I've now had my period twice in less than a month and sore breasts since I started it. Aside from my skin improving slightly (which was unexpected), my weight remaining unaffected, and my mood staying much more balanced than when on estrogen, this pill is a nightmare physically."

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2018

"I've been on this pill for almost three months. Since I've started it, my skin hates me. I've been very moody as well. I take it every night at 10 pm and wake up every single morning feeling extremely gross and bloated. Definitely do not recommend this pill."

• Ash...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 7, 2017

"I have been on Lyza for about 7 months now, and I hate it. I literally am bleeding most of the month, and it's definitely not a normal period. I called my provider, and they said it takes about 6 months for it to get regular again, but I don't see that happening. My mood swings are horrible, and I feel really anxious and depressed. Do not recommend this to anyone!"

• Mar...
• November 21, 2017

"I was switched to this birth control from Yaz because I’ve experienced aural migraines in the past, even though the Yaz helped them go away and made my periods lighter. My doctor claimed she still couldn’t prescribe it to me and prescribed me Lyza instead. I’ve been on it for 2 months and decided that I would honestly rather just risk getting pregnant until I can find a different doctor (I’m married, and we’re open to having more children). This is the worst birth control I have ever experienced. On top of the fact that I bleed heavily nonstop, I have zero control of my emotions. These past two months have been a nightmare. Although everyone reacts differently to medication, I would certainly never recommend this birth control to anyone."