Sharobel for Birth Control User Reviews

• Lay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2020

"22-year-old female here and so far so good on Sharobel! I’ve been on all types of birth control since I was about 17 years old. I started out on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, then Nexplanon, switched to an IUD, then tried Vienva, and now Sharobel! So far, I really like this birth control. I have some mental health issues, so I needed a low-dose hormone, and this has hardly affected my moods in a negative way. That's awesome because we all know how certain birth controls can affect us. Also, a plus is my boobs have gotten bigger, from a C to a D! The only negative thing I have to say so far is that my boobs randomly get sore every so often, and my periods aren’t completely regular, but it could be my body still adjusting, because it takes time! If you want something low dose that won’t have bad side effects, this is the one! I have also noticed my libido has gone up, and I'm glad this pill doesn’t affect my sex life negatively, in fact, it's improved. I become aroused quickly, and there's no dryness here. Overall, a great option."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2020

"I’ve been on the mini pill for 6 months now. For background, before starting on this birth control, I had a very regular menstrual cycle and always had PMS symptoms a week or two before and leading up to my period. Now my menstrual cycle is still regular, it’s just about every 35ish days instead of every 30. I don’t have such awful symptoms leading up to when I start, and I feel much less irritable overall. My flow is heavier than it used to be but only lasts for 2-4 days instead of 5. I haven’t gained weight or gotten acne. I feel like my acne is the same but not worse or better. I feel much better overall, and I’ll continue taking this because it has worked well for me."

• Yon...
• November 7, 2016

"This has been my 5th contraceptive and I like it the best. When I was on NuvaRing and Cryselle, I developed vulvar vestibulitis (similar, but not vulvodynia). My GYN thought that I had chronic yeast infections for about 2 years, and she finally realized it could be the hormones causing this painful condition. Since Sharobel has no break in the drug (no sugar pill week), my hormone levels off. I am almost cured of the vestibulitis. I have noticed a little weight gain. No hair loss. Some back and facial acne, but NO PMSING! I always had strong mood swings, and because I now rarely get a period, I do not have ANY PMS MOOD SWINGS! I highly recommend it to anyone with terrible mood swings. The only con is I have trouble getting to sleep and waking up."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2018

"This is the first time I’ve ever been on birth control. So far, I like it. I read some reviews because the stars are so low, and I was curious to why they’re so low, but I truly believe that everyone is different, and therefore you can’t really go off of what each person's experience was. I was afraid to even go on birth control pills, but so far I’ve been on these pills for 3 weeks now, and I noticed my skin has gotten so much nicer! At first, I had no idea why my face was looking so nice, but I realized it’s probably from the birth control pills. I haven’t noticed any weight gain. I actually just lost one pound. My doctor prescribed me these during my postpartum visit. She told me to come back after 6 months to switch them when I’m done breastfeeding, but it’s been about two months since I had my baby, and my breast milk has run out. I don’t want to say it’s from the pills because I don’t pump persistently... but I think I’m going to stick to these pills."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2019

"I started this Sharobel birth control while still breastfeeding my daughter. The first month, I did have almost multiple heavy periods and spotting. But now, a few months in, and my period is almost nonexistent. I don't know if this is common, but I encourage folks to try to wait it out, as mine quickly improved."

• Bod...
• November 18, 2020

"I was on the combo pill and switched to Sharobel because of high blood pressure. Since I was moving from one birth control to another and had skipped the placebo pills on the combo pill, I got immediate protection from pregnancy; however, on the 7th day of the minipill, I started bleeding. It was probably the worst bleeding I've ever gotten in my life. I'm 30, FYI. I bled for a good 10 days and expelled massive blood clots, and on some days, I would fill my menstrual cup in about an hour. It was a nightmare. I decided to persevere and this morning, I woke up with no bleeding. My breakthrough bleeding stopped. I'm in disbelief. I think the pill has finally kicked in. I've been taking the pill at exactly 7 a.m. every morning. The latest I took the pill was 7:03 a.m. I'll keep you posted on my progress with this pill, but I'm hopeful that I'll have a better experience with this pill."

• con...
• June 29, 2015

"This is my first month on the pill to help stop my periods. I was okay for the first two weeks of taking the pill, no problem whatsoever, apart from increases in cup size from a D to DD (also they feel fuller too, which can be very uncomfortable). I always take the medicine on time, until the third week, where I had to go on a trip, and I would end up taking the pill maybe like 20 minutes to half an hour later. And almost instantly after my 4-day trip, I started spotting, and a day later it switched to a full-blown period (cramps and heavy flow). It's been a week since all this began, and as of tonight it will be switching to week 2. I don't know if it's because I was a few minutes late or what, but this is very annoying."

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2019

"I can’t take regular birth control due to the risk of blood clots, so my doctor suggested this one. It is great. I have had no side effects at all, and I am so thankful for an option that works well for me!"

• Mar...
• March 17, 2016

"I'd been on the Nor-QD pill for many years without a problem. This year my insurance changed, and the pharmacy issued Sharobel in its place. I thought it'd be fine since it has the exact same amount of NORETHINDRONE. Wow, was I wrong! Luckily, I only got a three-month supply because I am quitting this pill. In two and a half months on this pill, I've had a period or bleeding every 5-7 days. It's not just bleeding; I get the whole deal: cramps, lower back pain, hunger cravings, crankiness, and bloating. My skin has broken out, I've been super irritable/moody, and I don't understand how the side effects can be so extreme for me when I previously was on Nor-QD for so long and experienced none of these things."

• Ano...
• January 1, 2016

"The first two weeks were perfectly fine. I feel like my breasts got bigger/fuller, but they became really sensitive and sore all the time. Then about the third week came around, and I missed one pill by a little bit, and I haven't stopped bleeding since. (I've been bleeding for three weeks straight with unusual dark colored discharge.) Also, my skin and just about everything feels super dry compared to normal. Haven't gained weight or gotten zits, so I guess that's okay. Drive is through the roof, but I can't do anything. :^( Hoping this bleeding will stop soon. Might go to the doc."

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2020

"So this is my first time ever on birth control, and tbh, I was very nervous about starting it because I know it can have horrific side effects. I have now been on this pill for 18 days, and the only side effect I’ve noticed was I was ravenous last week. Lol, I wanted to eat ALL the things. I didn’t. But honestly, other than that, I’ve had no issues. And I’m very happy with it thus far. Hoping my experience continues to be good!"

• Lor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2018

"I was on the Patch for 2 years and had almost no side effects, besides slight weight gain. I had no acne, cramping, mood swings, etc. My periods were super light and only lasted 3-4 days and were extremely regular. I had to switch though, because it didn't stick on very well. I can't take estrogen due to a certain kind of migraines, so my doctor prescribed Sharobel. I was fine the first week or two, no real side effects except that my boobs got huge. But ever since then, I have been bleeding heavily like every other week. I'm moody and breaking out, and the cramps are awful. I've been on it since January, and it has only gotten worse. Hoping that people are right and that my hormones level out and adjust to not having estrogen in another month or two..."

• Bes...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 1, 2019

"Asked my Dr. for the mini pill, as I am 42 and having perimenopause symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety, and then had two periods within a few weeks. Also wanted safe birth control. Sharobel pills are fantastic. The only side effect I had was constipation during the first pack. My periods are shorter, lighter, with fewer cramps. Other symptoms are much better."

• Bur...
• April 25, 2016

"I've been on this pill for a week and a half. So far, the only side effect is increased libido, and I mean it's increased a lot. No period, no breast size changes. I will keep taking this pill until I'm ready to settle down and have children."

• spa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2023

"I've been on Sharobel for over 2 months for heavy bleeding. I have a severe history of depression and anxiety, and I suffer from OCD. Birth control usually affects my mental state. Usually, it starts affecting me within a week of taking it, but I haven't had any bad emotional problems since starting Sharobel. I'm sure it may not be the same for everyone, and not all birth control works best for everyone, you just have to try different things. It has also greatly helped my heavy periods. I was bleeding over 150 milliliters of blood every period, and after two months it's only 30 ml. Hopefully, it gets even lighter. It's greatly helped in that aspect because I was becoming severely anemic. It hasn't affected my weight, and I have had no acne."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2017

"I currently delivered a baby boy on September 4. Within that time, I would bleed on and off. Some days darker than most. Around my 5th week, the spotting had just about disappeared to very light pink, hardly noticeable. I was prescribed these pills because I am breastfeeding. I started on Sunday as told by my doctor. By Wednesday or Thursday, I was bleeding as if I had just delivered a baby again. Along with that, cramps came along. Reading these reviews, I honestly don't think I can last with bleeding for months at a time. Already, it's become stressful and unpleasant with all this bleeding. I'll be asking my doctor if there is anything else that can be prescribed."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2020

"I started this 11 days ago. It started out good, but 4-5 days into it, I started to get bad leg cramps. That was alarming, so I stopped taking it 2 days ago. I'm switching to a new form of birth control. I'm not a fan of the pills. Definitely watch out for leg cramps, it's a warning that the pill could start to cause blood clots. I'm very happy that I stopped taking it. So far, I'm feeling a lot better."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2020

"The first few days on Sharobel birth control, I was constantly crying and depressed. This subsided a little bit when I switched to taking the pill before bed instead of in the morning. However, it has made my PMS symptoms worse, and it has increased my appetite substantially. I’ve gained about 8 pounds of bloat and pounds. I’m most likely getting off this pill. I don’t feel like myself on it."

• Lia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2018

"I started taking this pill in October of 2017. I was on it for about 2 1/2 to 3 months before I stopped it because I hated the fact that I bled and spotted for about 18 days. I started the pill again about a month or two later. I've been on it for almost 2 months now, and I'm still experiencing longer periods and spotting for two weeks or longer. I've gained a bit of weight, but not sure if that's from the pill or not. Overall, I don't have any side effects other than the crazy amount of time I bleed and spot and some bloating. I'm trying to stick it out for at least a few more months to see if the spotting will stop, if not, I'm definitely not staying on the pill."

• Iri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2022

"I was prescribed Sharobel because I have elevated BP and am a smoker. I'm about halfway through my third week on it, and I really love this BC. My body managed to adjust itself rather quickly, and it shortened my cycle by two days! Main side effects I've noticed are really just a little acne, mild nausea (if I eat something just before taking it, this is avoided), increased appetite (which, thanks to going to the gym, I've managed to combat nicely), and mine and my partner's favorite part, my sex drive is through the roof and my self-lubrication problem is no more! Because my partner and I are both very paranoid about accidental pregnancy, we haven't been brave enough to fully put this pill to the test, but I will certainly post an update if we do. Overall, I love this pill and plan on staying on it as long as I can!"

• Biz...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 31, 2018

"My whole life, I’ve had normal periods, normal skin, etc., and four years ago, I began taking the generic Ortho Tri-Cyclen purely just to prevent pregnancy. After starting OTC, I experienced significant weight gain and swelling, acne on my face and scalp, and total loss of libido. My doctor switched me to Sharobel, and I was on it for about a year. The acne subsided, and I felt a little bit more like myself, but after about 3 months, my periods went haywire. Sometimes it would be more than two months between them, and other times they’d come back to back. I’ve also experienced significant hair loss and thinning. My gyno is at a loss for recommending alternatives. My PCP suggested I go back on OTC to regulate my periods. Three weeks ago, I switched back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and already I’ve had several huge pimples break out on my face, and my feet and ankles swelled up. My libido is totally gone, and I don’t know what else to try."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 12, 2015

"The first 4 or so months on this pill were atrocious. Like everyone says... bleeding/cramping/spotting that did not stop for longer than a few days here and there... but I didn't get any other side effects, which is the only reason I stuck with it. Things finally evened out about 5 or 6 months, and I'll either get a normal period or nothing at all. The only possible side effect now is it seems I get night sweats around the time I would be PMSing, but I got those before this pill. So that could just be me. I also have fibroids and had zero hope for this working for heavy bleeding since Mirena and Lysteda both failed me. I'm happy for now, hopefully it doesn't turn against me!"

• Tur...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 3, 2019

"So I started taking Sharobel right after I had my last baby in Sept 2016 and took it on time every night at 9 pm. I occasionally would take it 15 minutes late or early, but pretty much always consistently. I definitely had the weird in-between period bleeding for a couple of months. Well, just when everything had been going perfectly for about 2 years. I'm now pregnant with my 6th kiddo."

• fid...
• January 11, 2017

"After 5 years of the Mirena IUD, it got lodged in my uterus and required surgical removal. I was going to get another one until that happened. I was then on the depo shot and gained a ton of weight. Since I was a smoker and over 30, my doctor didn't want me taking anything with estrogen, so she put me on Sharobel. I noticed that my boobs felt HUGE and super sore for the first week, and also my chin and back broke out for the first few weeks. The only other gripe I have with this pill is that it has to be taken the same exact time every day. I'm busy, forgetful, and my schedule is all over the place. Might be going back to the shot soon just because of that. Upsides: less risk of blood clots and no period to speak of (yay!)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2016

"I was previously on Lo Loestrin for three years because I cannot be on a pill that has a lot of estrogen. My insurance covered very little of it (it was costing me $120 a month), so my doctor prescribed Sharobel. I spotted for about a month when I first started taking it, and then didn't get my period for about three to four months. For the past two months, I have been spotting almost every day, some days actually seem like a full-blown period. It will stop for a day or two at most, and then I am spotting again. I haven't experienced any other negative effects, but with this birth control being less effective than others on top of the months of spotting, it is not the best option for me."