Amethyst and Bleeding: What Users Say

• Sma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2020

For Birth Control "I tried taking this for birth control for about a month and had light brown discharge/bleeding. I got discouraged and stopped taking it. I restarted taking it and am on my third pack now, I have a little acne and bleeding that's about every other week, really lightly mostly. I feel good, no mood swings, and not bloated or gassy. I am super optimistic and think it's starting to adjust now. My breasts did hurt for the first two packs pretty bad, but now they're very minimally sore and about 2 sizes bigger, lol! I suggest sticking to it, give it a shot! It takes up to 6 months to adjust to these pills, girls, we know that. Don't be discouraged!"

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 26, 2018

For Birth Control "You do have to give your body a lot of time to get used to this one. I bled for a few months straight, as it worked in my body, now I don’t have a period at all, and no spotting! Any birth control is going to mess with your hormones and cause bleeding the first few months. They warn you before taking it! They tell you to expect bleeding for the first six months. You can also read it on the paper they give you with the pill pack. I know everybody’s body will not react the same, but it takes almost a year for your body to be regulated with a new birth control."

• Mol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 21, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on birth control for many years now, however, I switched to Amethyst about nine months ago. My periods were so heavy and painful I needed them to stop completely. The first six months on this pill were great, no symptoms, no periods, no bleeding. However, I then started to have spotting and bleeding, and I have been bleeding every day for about three months. This is super inconvenient because I have been going through hygiene products like crazy and no sex. The bleeding does not come with any pain, fortunately, but this is frustrating."

• Sar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2017

For Birth Control "I took this medication hoping it would stop my periods, as it claims. It's supposed to be a generic of Lybrel. I took it for 8 months, never stopped my period. In fact, I had spotting and bleeding every day. I also became emotional and moody."

• The...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 22, 2024

For Birth Control "This birth control requires incredible patience for your body to get used to it. In the first year of taking it, I was bleeding every day and gained 25 lbs. After the first year though, light spotting every now and then. Normal period bleeding (light bleeding) now occurs every 3-4 months, which I'm super thankful for. I’ve been taking Amethyst for almost 5 years now and have no regrets!"

• ABa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 4, 2019

For Birth Control "Horrible. I've been on Amethyst for nearly a year and have been bleeding unpredictably and frequently. Essentially, I've had to wear pads for the past 365 days because I don't know when I'll start bleeding, and I don't know if it will be a little or a lot. For the first two or three months, I only bled for a few days, but it gradually increased to five or six, then eight, ten, and so on. I have to switch to something else because this is affecting me so much."

• Jod...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking Amethyst birth control since August, and I have been bleeding since the 3rd week of taking it. It started off the first two days as just a little spotting, but on the 3rd day, I felt like I was having my regular period-heavy and lots of large clots. I have been bleeding ever since, and it has ranged from light bleeding to heavy and painful. But I have not stopped. I will not be continuing after this pack is finished. I will say that if you have PCOS, this might be a good pill for you. I had minor problems with hirsutism, and there has been a very noticeable reduction in the appearance/growth of the hair on my chin. It has improved a lot. That's literally the only positive thing about this pill. I don't recommend it for any other condition."

• Jod...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking Amethyst birth control since August, and I have been bleeding since the 3rd week of taking it. It started off the first two days as just a little spotting, but on the 3rd day, I felt like I was having my regular period-heavy and lots of large clots. I have been bleeding ever since, and it has ranged from light bleeding to heavy and painful. But I have not stopped. I will not be continuing after this pack is finished. I will say that if you have PCOS, this might be a good pill for you. I had minor problems with hirsutism, and there has been a very noticeable reduction in the appearance/growth of the hair on my chin. It has improved a lot. That's literally the only positive thing about this pill. I don't recommend it for any other condition."

• Ove...
• July 6, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm 36 and never used birth control. I am no longer wanting to have children and hate having a period, so I tried Amethyst in hopes of never having to deal with it. After 1 month and 15 days of bleeding, I'm throwing it away. If this is 'better' than bleeding heavily for 3 days, then I don't want it. Will not be continuing on any birth control. Will just have to let nature take its toll. Not what I had hoped for at all."

• Bru...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2020

For Birth Control "I started taking Amethyst at the beginning of March. 27 days of the pill, no spotting, take my pill consistently every day, same time. I’m 44 years old, been on birth control pills for 23 years. Now I’ve been bleeding for 37 days straight. I don’t recommend this pill, it’s not doing what it's supposed to. Very unhappy."

• Liv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2020

For Birth Control "Currently on week 6 of Amethyst and looking to switch. I really hoped the reviews I'd read magically wouldn't apply to me, but alas, they did. The first 3 weeks were great! I started it on the second day of my period, and it stopped it! Then I was free until 3 weeks ago. Now I've been bleeding since! At first, it was just a little spotting, then brownish discharge (fun), then full-on bleeding. Right, this is normal in the beginning, I get it... But I'm also having severe mood changes. I had been feeling great beforehand on a mood stabilizer for my emotional fluctuations-but once I started this, I felt like I had digressed. I am now unpredictably emotional, irritable, and randomly sad. Oh! And my face broke out a lot! I had my acne under control so well :( So, time to find a new birth control because these are not side effects I can tolerate for the next potential 5-11 months. BUT! One positive: I had lots of sex without using condoms and didn't get pregnant. So, at least it's effective! Lol"

• naa...
• December 14, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been on about 5 brands of birth control in the past 3 years, and this brand Amethyst was the worst I've ever been on. I was on for 6 months, I had breakthrough bleeding almost every day, and when I wasn't having breakthrough bleeding, I would bleed after sex. My mood was uncontrollable, and I couldn't stand being on this pill."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2019

For Birth Control "This is horrible!! I’m bleeding like I have my period. I gained weight, my boobs are like 2 sizes bigger and hurt a lot. On top of that, crazy mood changes... I’m so disappointed about these pills, I wish I would have read these comments before starting to take it. I would have never done it."

• Wor...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 28, 2023

For Birth Control "I've been taking Amethyst for several years to prevent having periods and therefore prevent hemorrhagic cysts. After years of dealing with excruciating cyst ruptures that would send me to the ER, I finally took multiple gynecologists' advice to take a low dosage, continual BCP. Why did I wait? This has worked completely. In the beginning, I did have several weeks of spotting after initially bleeding (and yes, one more cyst rupture). This was all a pain, but once the spotting stopped, I've been period and cyst free for several years. Totally worth it to me."

• SAB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2021

For Birth Control "I had my tubes tied about 5 years ago and only started Amethyst to stop my periods. I knew that it would take my body several months to adjust to the pill, so I started taking it in November with hopes of being period-free by my 20th anniversary trip in late January. I have only been taking it for 3 weeks, but I have been bleeding very heavily the entire time! This is way more than my normal periods and definitely beyond spotting or 'breakthrough' bleeding. I’m soaking about 10 overnight pads per day. Forget about tampons, as there isn’t one that could handle this. I get gushes of blood every time I stand up and 3-4 jumbo clots every time I go to the bathroom. I have ruined several pairs of pants and a set of sheets. I have to sleep on a towel to protect my bedding. I am usually awakened by heavy flow at some point during the night. This is truly a nightmare! I can’t believe I still have blood left in my body. I was already anemic, so this isn’t helping."

• CHi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2022

For Birth Control "I wanted to come back and review again. It's been almost four whole months on Amethyst. I had bleeding for the first 37 days on it. Headaches and feeling sick as well. By month two, things were evening out, and I went probably three weeks with no bleeding, to occasional spotting. Since then, it's been spotting regularly, and these past few days I've been bleeding very heavily. I think it's time to go back to the doctor. Another issue is acne. I'm breaking out horribly."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2022

For Birth Control "On my first pack. Started on day 3 of my period and have been miserable ever since. Nausea, cramping, acne, headaches, and bleeding for 23 days straight. Not spotting, but actual bleeding, and sometimes heavy with big clots. I know it takes time, but at this point, I'd rather deal with a regular period. After 3 weeks, my breasts are extremely tender. Don't know how much longer I'll last on this pill."

• poo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2022

For Birth Control "I switched to Amethyst about a month ago, and I couldn't be happier! I was taking Errin, norethindrone. I bled the entire 2 months of it. First pill of Amethyst, no bleeding since!"