Nextstellis and Spotting: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2023

For Birth Control "I have been struggling with endometriosis since the age of 16. Every time I had my period, I had immense pain and bleeding. The pain and bleeding have been less since I've been on Nextstellis. My skin has also become incredibly clear, and I lost 2 kg after the first 2 cycles. I had some spotting while starting, but nothing since the middle of my 3rd cycle, and what did come (anything after the end of the 1st cycle) was SO LIGHT! Barely even spotting, I wore a white dress one day and had nothing! My partner has also reported my mood/irritability has improved, saying I’m a lot calmer and less irritable. I also feel as though my libido has improved too. I was previously on Levlen for 5 years."

• ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2022

For Birth Control "I got switched to Nextstellis when my previous birth control pill started causing breakthrough bleeding after years of use with no problems. I had such high hopes for it because of the natural estrogen and reports of it improving users' mental states. Unfortunately for me, it had the opposite effect. I noticed that during the second and third week, I became severely depressed each month. The main issue for me was that it caused me to have 2 to 3 full periods per month. Sometimes they were so heavy I would be dizzy and have to take iron supplements. I soaked 3 pads in 2 hours routinely. In addition to the multiple periods per month, I often spotted too. I really wanted this medicine to be the solution, but it just was not for me. I did, however, avoid getting pregnant as best I can tell. I would still recommend trying this pill out because I seem to be in the extreme minority with these side effects. Most users have given it good reviews."

• Ale...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 21, 2024

For Birth Control "I have taken Nextstellis for the past 2 years now, and I've officially decided to come off of it. In the first year, it was fine. I had the spotting and breakthrough bleeding that others mentioned, but it eventually stopped, and I have had super light, painless periods. In the last year, however, I think how I have been feeling emotionally and mentally is related to Nextstellis. I first noticed major dips in my mood, especially during the few times I was late taking the pill. I've either been feeling super flat or depressed. Also, I became socially withdrawn and not interested in things I used to like - a recent red flag for me. I've had 0% libido since being on the pill. I haven't felt like me for a while, but I'm feeling a lot more normal now since coming off it. I felt validated reading a few of the other existing reviews here and thought I'd give mine. Maybe this review will help others make a choice in their decision to continue taking it."

• Sav...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 20, 2025

For Birth Control "I have decided to come off Nextstellis after being on it for around 1.5 years. At first, I found spotting to be quite regular, sometimes even mid-cycle - that did stop after around the 6-month mark. The biggest effect and reason for deciding to stop taking Nextstellis is my mental/emotional wellbeing, as well as my sex drive. I have noticed a major dip in my mood/mental, almost constantly either sad, numb, or frustrated easily. I have pretty much 0% interest in being sexually active or wanting to - I have an amazing partner who is completely okay with that, but I am not anymore and miss being happier & wanting to have some fun from time to time. I had no experience with acne or weight gain in regard to side effects. Everyone is different, and of course, our bodies will be different. I saw a similar review to mine, and it’s helped in my decision to stop taking it and make a change."

• ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2024

"I am over halfway through my second pack and bleeding nonstop. Some days, it's just spotting, other days, it's a full heavy period with clots and cramping - I never know what I will wake up to. The first 3 weeks of this pill were amazing - nothing but positives, but I started spotting a week before the placebo pills and haven't stopped. It's a shame because everything else has been wonderful. All my perimenopause issues are gone - no anxiety, weight loss, sleeping better, just feel good! But I'm not sure I can handle bleeding 24/7 - doesn't seem like a fair trade-off. This is the first pill I've ever been able to take for more than a week - all others have given me constant migraines. I'm sad it's not working."