Norlyda and Irregular Periods: What Users Say

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2020

For Birth Control "This is the worst contraceptive BC experience I’ve ever had. I was prescribed Norlyda because I smoke, tried it for about 5 months. I’ve been having my period for two weeks in a month, and finally, I had my period for 3 weeks and I stopped taking this pill. I’ve been taking them same time every day too. I’m using up a lot of pads and tampons, so sick of this, I’m done!"

• Ang...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I don't like this pill. I’m on my fourth month, my periods are pretty much every 2-3 weeks and are getting heavier and lasting longer. I wish I was in a position to just go back off birth control. But I’m using it to fix some endo. Maybe a couple more months and I’ll just quit it. Four stars because I’m not pregnant. But it’s harder to have sex when you always have your period."

• fan...
• January 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I'm 19, and this is my first BC experience. The first three months on this pill kind of sucked, but I expected that. Your body needs time to adjust. I had a lot of spotting and irregular periods (2 in one month, 8 days between cycles, etc.). But these are really the only side effects worth mentioning. I had lost some weight due to lack of appetite right before starting, and I'm since back to my normal weight, so I can't say if this is because of the pill or because I started eating normally. I've always had acne, and it's no better or worse than before. I'm into my 4th pack, and things have gotten much better for now. I haven't had any spotting in a while, and it looks like I'll be getting my period at my normal time this month. You have to take it at the same time every day. Consider your schedule/routine when deciding on a time. The pill is most effective for 20 hours, so also consider when you are most likely to have sex. 12 pm is perfect for me."

• Sur...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 12, 2022

For Birth Control "Got pregnant while on this pill. Missed periods throughout taking it, and then on a whim took a pregnancy test, and surprise! We’ve got another on the way. Overall, this one is bunk. Repeat episodes of missed periods and then pregnancy."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."