Lyza and Bleeding: What Users Say

• Glo...
• January 4, 2017

For Birth Control "If you want to bleed constantly, heavily, and unexpectedly, this is a great pill for you! You also get the bonus of horrible bloating, quick and noticeable weight gain (I gained 15 pounds in 2 months, and I have an excellent diet). I can't have sex with my boyfriend because I am ALWAYS bleeding. So I feel low self-esteem because I can't be intimate with the man I love, which makes me feel insanely sexually frustrated. This is a horrible birth control option. I took it at exactly 12 noon every day and never missed. I had a total mental breakdown this morning because I realized I have been bleeding for about a month and a half and I am fatter than I have ever been in my life."

• Cal...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 10, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I used to have the Mirena for 3 years, but during the 3rd year, I started having side effects, so I got the Lyza pill because I have migraines. I started in October 2016, and I'm always bleeding. I'll stop bleeding for a week and then start bleeding again. My cramps are worse, I get really depressed. I don't know what to do - I don't want kids right now. I'm married."

• Ble...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking Lyza because of my high blood pressure. I have been taking it now for 3 months. Everything was normal until this month. Normally, my cycle would last about 4 to 5 days with little to no cramps or bloating. I'm in my 3rd month, and I have been bleeding for 14 days straight. This is not normal for me. I can do 7, but 14 days is too long. What is wrong with this pill?"

• Jes...
• November 10, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on the Lyza mini-pill for a year and a half now. If you are like me and are bleeding way more often than you're not, DO NOT listen to your doctor. I bleed for 3-5 weeks, and then I will get a week (maybe 2) if I'm lucky of no bleeding. I am constantly bloated and severely crampy. All I can do is lay with a heating pad to get some relief. And when I say bleeding... I mean HEAVY from start to finish. I use at least 3 super-sized tampons a day because I bleed through them. My doctor, however, says it's 'normal.' Idk what the hell their definition of normal is, but this is NOT it!"

• Anonymous
• October 11, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I hate this pill. I won't get pregnant because I won't stop bleeding to even have sex. This is a headache. I have been bleeding light to medium for about 2 weeks. This has been happening for a very long time. I'd be happy if I can go 5 days without blood. Don't take this pill if you can help it."

• SPG...
• August 22, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been taking these pills for 6 months now and am completely at my wit's end; I don't notice any weight gain, though my boobs have grown slightly. However, the abnormal bleeding is driving me crazy! I am grateful that is the only main side effect, but it's a total curse. I am bleeding at least 15-20 days during the month, and it's just enough so that I'm always wearing a panty liner. Goes without saying, my boyfriend and I are pretty unhappy with our sex life. I obsessively take the pill every single day at the same time and have never skipped a pill - I STILL find myself bleeding every other week. I am stopping these pills and plan on talking to my doc about my other options; if there are no other options, we might stick to condoms only."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• Ale...
• January 18, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking Lyza on the second day of my period, and it's been 2 weeks now, I'm still bleeding. And this is the first time I have to take a pain reliever on my period. Plus, I'm gaining weight too. This pill sucks."

• Ash...
• August 21, 2016

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• Och...
• July 4, 2015

For Birth Control "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."

• bel...
• January 13, 2016

For Birth Control "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..."

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

For Birth Control "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!"

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Cal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am glad I came across this page. I too have had a terrible experience with this pill. I started them to control my periods and abnormal bleeding, however, I have been bleeding for nearly 5 months with only a total of 16 days of no bleeding. They have been heavy and clotted. I was told that it would take three months for my periods to taper off, but it is just as bad now as it was 5 months ago. I have not experienced any weight gain, however, on the days when I was not bleeding, I was very bloated. I even went to a couple of doctors thinking that I may have a serious medical condition, but they found nothing. Now I know that I am not the only one who is having this problem. I have quit taking them and will be switching to a different brand."

• Mlm...
• December 11, 2017

For Birth Control "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...."

• Mlm...
• December 11, 2017

For Birth Control "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...."

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

For Birth Control "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!"

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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!"

• not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I didn’t get pregnant while on this pill, so that’s good. However, I had really bad cramps and heavy bleeding while on it. My periods usually aren’t that bad. Also, my skin was horrible. I rarely break out, but this gave me terrible acne. I’ve never had this bad of a reaction to any birth control pill."

• Cha...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 11, 2018

For Birth Control "I was given this pill as my only option for birth control pills because of my family's history of blood clots. I have currently been on this pill for 4 years, and my body has not felt the same since. The first year consisted of heavy clotting and irregular bleeding. I also experienced high levels of mood swings and weight gain. I hate this pill, and without insurance, I am left with very few options. I then decided to cut back and take my pills a couple of times a week. I have seen small improvements but nothing major. I would never, in my life, recommend this pill to anyone. So please, if you have other options, make this your last choice."

• Aan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I like this Lyza pill so far. I have only had a little acne and only breakthrough bleeding once. I love, and I’m gonna keep taking it!"