Lyza and Sore Breasts: What Users Say

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on Lyza for a month. I've had one period since then, and although I didn't have horrifically heavy flow the first 2-3 days (part of the reason I wanted to be on birth control again), my period was a little longer. I have less appetite, which I guess is OK. I had less horribly painful cramps, it didn't wake me up in the middle of the night like it usually does. A little breast tenderness. I had really bad headaches for a long time, and this seems to have helped. I was prescribed this particular one because combined pills make me nauseous. Seems OK thus far."

• 25y...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 26, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on Lyza for 6 months. I got my period the first month after beginning and have not seen it since. I was not having any side effects until recently. I have been having very tender breasts, mood swings, and bloating. I have taken two home pregnancy tests, and both came up negative. I have gained 5 pounds since beginning Lyza, and I do like it, but not menstruating is scary, especially when other symptoms begin to show up, similar to pregnancy side effects."

• Kat...
• May 27, 2016

For Birth Control "I was put on Lyza at Planned Parenthood because of my history of migraines. Overall, I've had a good experience on Lyza. I sometimes have spotting between periods, but now after about a year, I only get a period every 3 months or so. At first, this kind of freaked me out, and I take a pregnancy test if it's been about 60 days since my last period. Sometimes I get very tender breasts as well. Those are really my only complaints about this medication. There are no other side effects I've noticed, skin is fine, and mood is pretty evened out. My periods are generally less heavy than they were before, which I also appreciate."

• Net...
• April 4, 2019

For Birth Control "Okay, so I usually don't give reviews on stuff like this, but I felt it was necessary because of so many bad reviews on here for this drug. Before I started taking it, I got really scared after reading these reviews but decided to start it anyway because I have tried so many other things with terrible side effects. Of course, Lyza birth control (BC) is not for everyone, but for me, it has been amazing! I have had NO issues with it besides my breasts being a little more tender than normal about a week before my period. I have really struggled with BC, and this is the first one I can take without feeling terrible. My advice if you're considering taking this... try it. It may not work for you, and that's okay, but if you've tried so many other things like I had, then this one may be your ticket. I felt like I had seriously tried everything else. After 15 years of struggling with birth control, this one is finally my answer."

• No ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 21, 2015

For Birth Control "I switched from combination pills to this birth control because the estrogen gave me migraines. It has helped my cramping and I no longer have periods. At first, I was skeptical because I had a period that lasted about a week, but after that, they went away. I've experienced a little weight gain and tender nipples, but for the most part, I no longer have cramping and periods, so it's all good :)"

• Nes...
• September 18, 2016

For Birth Control "Was put on this due to terrible migraines. Took it for 8 months and stopped recently. Yes, my migraine wasn't as bad as it was before, but my period was very irregular. At some point, I didn't get it for 2 months, then 3 months, and it would scare the heck out of me. I would get bad cramps, and my breasts would be so tender and painful for weeks! Also, I noticed that my eating habit had gotten worse. I became tired but sleepless and often got anxiety attacks. I just couldn't take it anymore, so I decided to stop it before it got worse."

• Nes...
• September 18, 2016

For Birth Control "Was put on this due to terrible migraines. Took it for 8 months and stopped recently. Yes, my migraine wasn't as bad as it was before, but my period was very irregular. At some point, I didn't get it for 2 months, then 3 months, and it would scare the heck out of me. I would get bad cramps, and my breasts would be so tender and painful for weeks! Also, I noticed that my eating habit had gotten worse. I became tired but sleepless and often got anxiety attacks. I just couldn't take it anymore, so I decided to stop it before it got worse."

• Gai...
• May 23, 2016

For Birth Control "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."

• 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."

• Ann...
• September 7, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've only started taking Lyza for two months now and I've been having periods that last for 20 days, then a week free, then back to three 20-day periods. Periods are extremely heavy. It's been really annoying, but I'm going to stick through for at least 6 months to see if this changes. I get no symptoms so far except a little breast tenderness, so I'm happy about that."

• 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...."

• Ano...
• November 3, 2017

For Birth Control "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."

• Pri...
• February 17, 2017

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."