Norlyda for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 10, 2022

"I cannot take estrogen and have a history of not handling hormones well. I can tolerate this birth control for around 6 months consistently, then I have to take a month off to reset, and then I restart. It is not ideal, but it's the best I've gotten so far. I've tried pretty much all birth controls-hormonal and the copper IUD. With this, I have noticed hair growth. Weight gain is something I struggle with, so I'm unsure if it's related. I know it's time to stop when my hair gets really greasy (I usually go 6 days between washes, and it goes down to 1) and my skin breaks out very badly. I take a month off, and when I start back, all is well. The important thing is to know your body and what works for you."

• Emm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2022

"I am not one to review birth control, but I do not recommend this brand. I understand everyone reacts differently to birth control, but this was the worst experience I have ever had with a brand. I am 20 years old. I started Norlyda in January of 2022, assuming it would be 'less hormonal' than my previous brands. I bled almost every day in February and March. I was the most anxious I have ever been after one month into it. Crazy negative thoughts, dizziness, anxiety, paranoia. One week after getting off this brand and starting Junel Fe, I feel like myself again. Dizziness and depression are gone, anxious thoughts are gone. Back on a regular cycle. I am so happy I stopped taking Norlyda."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 10, 2017

"I had issues on this medication the first few months like extremely bad headaches almost every day, horrible acne, mood swings, and irregular periods. My migraines have lessened now, however, it is horrible acne that bothers me the most. It took about 6 months for my period to start being regular after being on a combo pill for 9 years."

• Tia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2022

"This is the worst birth control you can take. I've been bleeding ever since, my cycle is irregular and heavy - it has never been this long. I started taking it and felt hungry a lot. It is not good if you're not used to new estrogen. I used to take low estrogen, it was perfect for me and my body."

• Can...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 27, 2023

"As almost everyone points out, birth control of all kinds reacts differently in EVERY person. Its effectiveness is also highly dependent on how faithfully you take it. If you neglect to take it at the same time every day, it will probably not do what it’s intended to do. With this out of the way, I am mixed on norethindrone. In terms of birth control, it’s a 10/10. If not for the pill, I’m sure I’d be pregnant many times over. My libido is positively affected due to no pregnancy worry. However, the pill has not helped for the second reason I was prescribed it: menorrhagia. I am 21, cannot take estrogen for mood reasons, and have always had severe but regular periods. My period pain has lessened only slightly and I still bleed EXTREMELY heavily on the first few days. My breasts are also almost constantly tender (other issues were ruled out). This is only my personal body, obviously, so please use this as advised and as prescribed. Tell your doctor if it isn’t working for you!"

• Nea...
• February 23, 2020

"No periods since I've been on this birth control, no side effects."

• Meg...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 26, 2021

"No pain, no periods still have side effects of my period, but no bleeding. Haven’t gotten pregnant and no weight gain like Depo."