Gianvi User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• ohhhs...
• June 6, 2011

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I decided to write a review since I did not see anyone mention PCOS. I have been on Gianvi since October 2009. It is now June 2011. I initially took Yaz until I was switched to the generic version, Gianvi. Both medications have not given me any issues. My periods are normal, no cramps (I never had any to begin with), reduced acne, and maintained weight. I have always been an emotional person to some degree. This hasn't seemed to increase my emotions and I do not get angry or get headaches as some as said. My only worry is getting blood clots or DVT as I've recently read. "

• Missy
• October 15, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I have been on Gianvi around 7 months now for PMDD. Prior to Gianvi I had the copper IUD which I didn't like. Every month would get suicidal depression before my period. I did the research found out about PMDD. I started taking Gianvi and my 1st month on it was happiest I'd been in awhile. I felt a lot more balanced and less stressed. Maybe it was placebo affect bc the following months weren't necessarily as great but my PMDD was still WAY better. Last month switched me to loryna which was making me feel so depressed and crazy I stopped taking it after 2 weeks. After a lot of desperate searching I found another pharmacy that carries Gianvi & am back on it. It has only been a few days & I feel back to normal. I haven't had any negative effects, no weight gain & if anything my skin has improved. I know birth control isn't necessarily the most natural or healthy thing but it is better than feeling suicidal every month. I have tried lots of different birth controls & this is the only one I have liked."

• Brit
• June 4, 2015

For Birth Control "Confident with relying on it as only form of birth control. Breasts got bigger but gained no weight in the stomach/thigh area. Loss of sex drive in the first month but after that it went back to normal. I love this pill no mood changes at all. Cleared my face and works amazing"

• Annie
• March 29, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on this for 10 years and LOVED it! I suffered from anxiety prior and this was given to me to help and it took it away completely! I had zero side effects on this BC pill. My pharmacy had a hard time ordering it and I missed taking it for a week and my husband and I wound up pregnant haha now that I’ve delivered my daughter I've specifically requested that brand (all other similar brands are NOTHING like Gianvi.. beware I tried 5 of them !) I swear by Gianvi"

• Miche...
• May 1, 2013

For Acne "I have never been on any pill, my acne was getting really severe so my doctor suggested Tri-Cyclen Lo. The first two months on Tri-Cyclen Lo made me get cystic breakouts and I was miserable. I finally switched my birth control to Gianvi, this has been the best alternative to cleaning my skin. I haven't had any negative side effects and my skin is finally clear! The only downside is the increase in appetite, I haven't gained any weight I live a healthy life style-eat clean and workout regularly. But I'm constantly hungry! Besides that my skin looks its best that it has in years! Now I only need to get rid of my blemishes. I would highly recommend Gianvi, your period is light, you don't experience nausea or mood swings."

• eh2019
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 14, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on Gianvi for about 2 years and have recently gotten off of it. The first 5 to 7 months I felt quite emotional/anxious, I also went up about 1 cup size and my skin was perfect. However, it did prevent pregnancy, so I'm thankful for that. It also decreased the heaviness of my cycle. And it was free with BCBS! About 1.5 year in, I began noticing that I had vaginal dryness and my libido was super low as well. Since I was so dry, sex started becoming very painful and it seemed like no amount of lube could help. It has been just over 2 years and I have decided to get off Gianvi for a few months to see if my problems disappear. So far, it has been about 1 week and I feel really good. To anyone reading this post, I suggest you always listen to your body and find an understanding provider who can help you create a plan that you both agree on. Good luck!"

• Anon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2018

For Birth Control "I have only been on Gianvi for a month and a half and absolutely do not like it. Started spotting while on active pills, then started bleeding heavily for over a week and still am. It’s a never ending period!"

• Haole
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 4, 2013

For Acne "I stopped taking Gianvi two months ago and wow was that a mistake. The first period I had was absolutely horrible. It was super heavy, lasted a long time, and my cramps were really bad. It has really messed up my hormones as well. I get so mad very easily and I feel like a crazy person with emotions that I'm feeling that I never felt before. My breasts shrank a lot and my acne has come back. SO I started taking Gianvi again a few days ago so I can get back on track to normalness! I don't want to wait for my body to adjust without it. "

• amand...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 11, 2014

For Acne "I have been taking Yaz, now Gianvi for 5 yrs now and still love it. Acne is pretty much gone except maybe an occasional blemish every few months but nothing severe and goes away in a few days. Also, have not had my period for pretty much the whole time which is awesome and no "PMS" at all. I would like to try and have a baby so am not excited to go off of this and scared my acne will come back. For now though, am enjoying what this does for my skin."

• polly
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2019

For Birth Control "If you have or had anxiety DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL. from someone who suffers from anxiety day to day, this pill made me experience anxiety attacks like I've never felt before. Terrible depression followed, I never had a history of depression and this pill gave it to me."

• Anony...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 22, 2019

For Acne "Okay so first off I LOVE Gianvi. It’s helped me so much with my acne , I’m currently 18 and been dealing with hormonal acne since 6th grade . I don’t have complains about it at all . It did make my skin worse at first but now I’m acne free ! After so long of dealing with hormonal acne it’s done me so good and now I’m more than confident with myself and my face mostly ! As the pill it’s self with preventing pregnancy I’d also give that a good 10/10 . My boyfriend and I both love it we’re very active in sexual activities and no pregnancies scares at all or any of that . I’m very happy with my experience now and i will continue taking Gianvi for a real long time . I do recommend it !"

• sadgirl
• February 24, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "This pill was great for the first couple months. My acne cleared, which was a problem due to my PCOS, and my periods were finally regular. I could feel these mood swings coming on, but I felt like a demon. This all hit me full force after I passed the third month. I was irritated at the smallest things, zero libido, it was an out of body experience. My self esteem plummeted to where I never wanted to even look at myself, severely depressed and anxiety which I have not struggled with in the past and gained 15 pounds out of nowhere. I couldn’t go an hour without crying. One day and almost had to pull over while driving because I couldn’t breathe. The way these hormones hit me was a nightmare, I am never ever going back to the pill. I’ve done too much trial and error for this, it’s not worth my mental health/state of mind. One week off of it and I feel like myself again, thank goodness. Avoid Gianvi if you want to keep your brain the same!!!!"

• Aano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2020

For Birth Control "Does anyone experience stomach pain and discomfort from their birth control? I keep having to switch generic versions because after a few months by stomach will just generally ache all the time. Nikki seems to be bad as well as Loryna. I’m back to Giavani which was fine for the longest amount of time."

• Anonymous
• July 3, 2011

For Birth Control "Okay, I'll do pros and cons here because there are plenty to say for both: Pros: Cleared up my acne tremendously! I only broke out slightly around my period, but other than that I was the clearest than I had been since puberty! Also, my breasts went up about half a cup size, which is always fun. In terms of weight, I didn't notice much of a difference, neither loss or gain. CON: It made me horribly depressed. It was a gradual slump, but after about 5 months on it, I went from being bubbly, social, and dedicated student athlete to someone who didn't want to do much but sit in bed and sleep all day. I was still sociable, but it took effort. I finally stopped Gianvi and was back to normal in a month. Everyone's different, but be careful on this medicine."

• dodou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2013

For Birth Control "I took Gianvi for 3 months, and I loved it. I lost weight (about 10lbs) even though I was eating the a lot of fast food and crap, my mood improved, I felt more motivated, and dispite having some spotting a couple of days before starting my period it did make my periods lighter and shorter with virtually no cramps. After three months my insurance switched me to Loryna which has been a nightmare. I've been on that for a month and had such horrible nausea constantly and was sick to the point of throwing up on several occasions and even threw my pill up once and had to take plan b! It was a dreadful experience and I'm going back on Gianvi today. Couldn't be happier! Give Gianvi a try it's been awesome for me."

• yourn...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 3, 2013

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I took Gianvi for about a year for my PMDD. Since doing it I noticed a very uplifting change in my mood and irritability. I was no longer aggressive and I didn't burst into tears at least once a day before my period so that is a definite improvement. I went off of it, changed it to Loryna and then changed back to Gianvi. Right now I have horrible cystic acne from switching around my medicine but it works wonders on my hormones which to me is the important part."

• Camille
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2018

For Birth Control "I wish I could rate this with 0 stars. I took ONE pill and it was the worst thing that ever happened to me. I took the first pill at 10pm and by 1am, I couldn't breathe. The worst anxiety I've ever experienced in my life hit me and it hit me hard. And coming from someone who has suffered from anxiety and depression and takes Prozac, this wasn't anything close to what I've experienced in the past. I've dealt with death, loss, body dysmorphia, etc. This was the worst pain I've ever felt. I said rash things to my boyfriend and almost lost my relationship. I stopped taking it but the hormones are still in my body after 2 days. I haven't eaten for 48 hours and I'm still extremely anxious and my had has been flooded with intrusive thoughts. Please, do not take this pill."

• Anonymous
• September 3, 2020

For Birth Control "I was really worried about starting on Gianvi after reading all of these negative reviews. It started out fine with no major mood shifts. But then I started on my second pack and was in the depths of despair. I have a history of depression and anxiety, so I was not sure whether it was the birth control, but it got to the point where I was in such a dark place. I decided to stop Gianvi and instantly felt better. It was like a cloud lifted off my head. People react differently to this, so I’m not dissuading someone from trying it. But just be vigilant for the side effects."

• Gigi
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 6, 2012

For Menstrual Disorders "I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and absolutely love Gianvi. This is my first birth control and I've been on it for almost a year. I was diagnosed with PCOS and my gyno put me on the medication. For me, I was getting periods every 9 months which to some people is a dream. But not for me. Now that I've been on the pill I do get it monthly and it lasts me about 4-5 days. And its done wonders for me. I've lost weight, my blood pressure has decreased. Used to be in the 160's and my breast have gotten larger. I don't suffer from mood swings but I do get terrible cramps but easily taken care of. And for acne, my skin has always been somewhat dry so I haven't noticed a difference. I would recommended this for people."

• MistyB
• April 3, 2011

For Acne "Took Yaz for 3 years and loved it. Have been using Gianvi for 6 months and have not noticed any difference at all. I skip all inert pills and start a new pack and did the same thing with Yaz. Without doing so I get bad headaches. No breakthrough bleeding. No increased acne issues."

• georg...
• January 7, 2013

For Acne "I just started on this birth control. I switched from Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo. Unfortunately I have horrible acne on my back and some on my face, especially during that time of the month. Since I started taking this birth control, I have noticed the acne on my back is starting to clear up. My face is getting better also. I noticed I'm not as hungry either. I haven't experienced crazy mood swings or depression even if I did, I'd probably stick it out because I've had back acne since I was 16 years old and I'm 21 now. I'm ready for my back to look normal again. I recommend this pill."

• Anonymous
• December 21, 2010

For Birth Control "I have been on YAZ for years and haven't had any issues switching over to Gianvi. I have been told by my doctor I may have PMDD. Gianvi hasn't made my symptoms worse but I haven't felt any difference since switching over. I asked my doctor about her other patients switching to Gianvi, and so far none of them have had any issues either."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 23, 2019

For Acne "I LOVE this birth control. I used to be on Nikki and I was always moody and had terrible acne that wouldn’t go away (I was even put on accutane but found out I was allergic to it). After starting Gianvi, my skin cleared up within 2 weeks and has been clear ever since. It’s totally boosted my self esteem and I no longer have mood swings either. However, I’ve experienced some breasts tenderness and noticed my breasts have grown since being on this pill (but for me that’s an extra bonus anyway)."

• Sandy...
• May 19, 2016

For Menstrual Disorders "The pill worked wonders for me, after being diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17. I was overweight, pimply, and struggled with chronic depression. I was originally prescribed Yaz but then began taking the generic, Gianvi, because of insurance reasons. I personally couldn't tell any difference between the two. This pill cleared up my acne, improved my depression, gave me light, short bleeds every month on the clock (as opposed to heavy periods every 4-6 months lasting 10 days to two weeks!) and it helped me lose a lot of weight over the course of a year. Unfortunately, I haven't been taking it the past couple years, and it's been rough. I greatly look forward to going back on it soon."

• IndigoB
• August 18, 2017

For Acne "I am not one to write reviews, but I'm compelled to warn others about the serious side effects I've experienced. I took Gianvi after I took Yaz, and because both pills contain the same amount of hormones, I thought that I will have the same, fine experience with Gianvi as I did with Yaz. Upon my first week into the pill, I became depressed and dealt with some serious anxiety. These mental symptoms only worsened as the days progressed and as I approached the end of the pack, I suffered constant suicidal thoughts. Once I realized that this pill was the cause of my madness, I immediately stopped. It's been 2 days since I last took the pill and I feel better already. Also, the pill did nothing for my moderately to severe acne."