Aviane for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2017

"I'm on my second pack about 2 & a half weeks in. So far I feel better overall with my mood besides the fact that life's been stressing me out. My only complaints are the acne and my breasts grew so much and I'm having a hard time with how much they've grown so quick. I also feel hungry all the time and feel like I've gained weight. Other than that it's helped my mood turn from sad and moody to pretty calm and happy"

• Unhappy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2020

"Switched to Aviane from Lutera. Terrible mistake. First, my period was longer than normal (8-9 days). Second, I have fluid retention and bloating that kills my sex drive so I don't even know how the actual medication affects my libido. My skin is now oily and uneven with increased acne on my shoulders and back. My weight was steady and only varied about 2 pounds on any given day until I started this junk. Avoid it. Don't do it. Switching back to Lutera and throwing this out. I would rather be pregnant than deal with this medication."

• JG66
• September 26, 2013

"I switched to Aviane from Yaz, since the pharmacy told me it was the same but cheaper. It was not! I took Yaz for over 5 years and switched to Aviane, and have been taking it for about 1 year now. PROS: Short period, no mood swings. CONS: My acne is SO bad and getting worse. (I actually have a much more healthy lifestyle than before, so I don't know what else it could be). I need to switch back soon or else my face is going to be wrecked. Also, very low sex drive like almost non existent, which could be a pro or con."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 7, 2013

"At first this pill made me miserable. I had the worst mood swings and took it out on everyone around me. I stopped taking it after one month, but then I tried it again a few months later and nothing bad happened. You just need to give your body enough time to get used to it. No weight gain, no mood swings (by the second month), no breast changes, etc. My face isn't totally clear of acne and my period cramps/flow is only a little less, but this is a good pill if you just want the basics without altering your body."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2019

"I’ve been on this Aviane pill since February (so about 5 months now) and I absolutely hate the way it makes me feel. Ever since starting Aviane, my periods have been at least 10 days long or more and my last period lasted a full 2 weeks which is incredibly annoying. I have the worst mood swings ever and cry at the slightest things and often find myself hysterically crying for no reason. I have felt incredibly depressed since starting Aviane and want nothing more than to feel like my old self again. The only positives of this pill were that I didn’t gain any weight, didn’t experience any acne breakouts, my sex drive didn’t decrease, and most importantly, I didn’t get pregnant! I talked with my doctor and she believes the reason for my symptoms is that the dosage of hormones is just too low for my body so I received a prescription for a pill with a little bit higher dosage (Marlissa) and will be starting that soon."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2013

"I am 24 and have been on the pill for 3 weeks. I have experience heavy breakthrough bleeding during week 3 with painful cramping as well. My skin has broken out substantially and have an increased need to sleep. Mood swings are minimal but are nonetheless still there. I hope this is just my body adjusting as it is my first time on the pill."

• Mano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2020

"I recently got switched to this birth control as a trial for my mood swings. And the first month of taking the pill, everything was fine until it was time for my period. my period was abnormally light but HORMONAL ACNE CAME BACK HARD. I wake up to one to two cystic pimples a day and it is so hard to keep under control even after period week, it keeps on coming and it’s making me stress out. Nothing has changed besides acne which is a BIG FACTOR. Getting switched to my old bc pills ASAP. Truly debating to stop taking these pills for the time being"

• Haley
• April 26, 2021

"Worst medication it did what it was suppose too but the side effects aren’t worth preventing pregnancy. It was okay but I bleed for the first month. Then my skin broke out then was fine after the first month. Then the severe water retention and weight gain happened. Started 120lb and am 170lb now. The premenstrual symptoms were INSANE. Like I had MOOD SWINGS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION. I’m a year in and have had serious suicidal thought I never had mental health issues prior to this medication. Out of the whole month I only felt mentally stable one week. That’s so crazy. Please don’t take them your mental health isn’t worth it."

• Nme
• November 9, 2016

"I've been taking the Aviane birth control for 9 months. 2 months ago i started feeling _MY_ pregnancy symptoms = usual things started smelling weird, i would wake up starving, i started getting in my feelings(emotional) and watching certain movies i would cry. ✋Wait a minute am i pregnant? Took 3 test all were negative. So i guess the fact that I've been taking it for so long it actually kicked in and im experiencing the side effects. I have gain maybe 10 pounds since being on it and my weight is staying "

• britt...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 17, 2013

"I have been on Aviane for about 4 years, it has definitely done its job of preventing pregnancy. Unfortunately I have not experienced any larger breast as said by other users of this medicine. I also have not gained weight. The only thing that has changed is I do have light acne as opposed to having no acne before. I absolutely love my Aviane."

• JessieG
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 13, 2019

"I've been on Aviane for some time (years, I'm talking 7 years) and I'm hopefully going to be getting off it soon. I've never experienced scalp issues until taking this demon pill. Not only is half my hair gone and SUPER thin, I have nothing but scalp pain, and my hair is overly greasy and I have to wash way more often than you should be. I'm constantly negative, I hate everything, even when I convince myself not too and I just want to hide away from humanity. I can't believe I stayed on it this long. I hate myself for letting my hair get to this point, it's so embarrassing and sad...."

• Cynthia
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 21, 2019

"I was nervous to take this birth control. I’ve taken 3 other types all pill form. I had previously experienced side affects from those pills such as increased hunger, paranoia, huge mood swings, irritability, quick weight gain, etc. With Aviane I haven’t noticed any of that, my period is lighter and shorter, the pills don’t make me feel nauseous or weird, and my mood is 100% normal and me. However it has been a lot harder and slower of a process for me to lose the weight I have gained from the other pills. Normally I lose weight relatively easily but not the case here. Other small negative is I do experience some cramping a few days before placebo week starts."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2013

"This was my first birth control and I found a few pros and cons with it. I used it for 3 months. Pros: shorter and lighter period, and little to no cramps. Cons: vaginal dryness, vaginal sensitivity, very low sex drive, very bad acne. I switched to another pill since it wasn't for me. However, just because it didn't work for me doesn't mean it won't work for other people."

• Anonymous
• September 23, 2009

"Aviane made me feel terrible. After taking it for just two days I couldn't bear the side effects so I stopped immediately. I experienced extreme bloating, weight gain, moodiness, crying for no reason, depression, sore ovaries, muscle cramping, back pain and a migraine headache!"

• Anonymous
• January 12, 2010

"This is the first birth control I've ever been on and it works great. I've been on it for about 6 months. My period only last 5 days now, with no spotting whatsoever. I've had NO abnormal bleeding - however when I'm on my period the first day, my cramps hurt a little more than usual. My minimal acne is about the same, but during the first few months I noticed that Aviane cleared my skin up quite well. During my periods when I stop taking Aviane, my acne might flare up a bit. Some days my mood swings get worse; I find myself angrier at small things or I get depressed for no reason. It's not a big deal to me. My weight also stayed about the same - I've lost almost 3 pounds, but during the first few weeks of taking Aviane I was hungry a lot."

• weldi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 19, 2017

"I've been on birth control for almost 2 years and have gone through about 8 different brands of pill. Aviane if the only one that keeps my emotions balanced. I noticed a little weight gain, and my breasts got bigger, but really other than that its been effective, affordable, and doesn't cause me stress or discomfort. My periods went from 7-9 days to 3-5 days and its great."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 31, 2017

"My experience with Aviane has been really amazing. I lost a little weight when I was first put on it, but my appetite seemed relatively normal. I've not had any luck with it reducing acne, however, my period became completely regular. I can pinpoint it's start within a 32 hr range, and it has reduced my flow and cramps significantly. I used to get nauseous and dizzy when my period would start, and now, other than the occasional light cramping, it is hardly noticable."

• tella...
• April 17, 2017

"I've been on this birth control for over a year now, so I have a pretty good idea of its effectiveness. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this medication and I have had a positive experience with it. The only downside is that I experienced crazy mood swings the first 3 months of starting the medication, but it regulated itself and went away. Other than that, I am obviously not pregnant, did not gain weight, never had problems with acne, and no nausea. It also regulates my period and my period starts on the exact anticipated day every single month for over a year."

• lala
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2018

"Aviane is the BEST birth control pill I've tried, don't let the bad reviews scare you! I've been on so many: Microgestin, Azurette, Apri, Trinessa, and Tri-lo-sprintec to name a few. I've had side effects with all of those. I had things like breakouts, bloating, insomnia, constipation, mood changes, breakthrough bleeding, so I was nervous to start this. I have not had a single side effect on Aviane! I was worried about maybe having breakouts since I have sensitive skin and was previously on Accutane, but my skin has been smooth and clearer than ever since starting! No bleeding, bloating, or mood changes. I wish I had started it sooner. And my doctor said it's a great low-dose pill. If you have tried them all and lost hope of finding a good pill, try this one, trust me!!!"

• Jocie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2017

"I've been on this birth control for 3 months and have not gained a single pound. I've actually lost weight, which was surprising. I have not had any side effects other than mood swings for the first week I went on it and spotting the week before I got my period. I don't use condoms with this birth control and have sex every other day and still haven't gotten pregnant. I really can't say enough positive things about this birth control."

• Mlle
• February 23, 2017

"I've been taking aviane for about a year. Cleared up my acne within a month or two; I don't get any cystic acne anymore. It's a relief. I don't get any side effects and it definitely evens out my mood."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2020

"This birth control was awesome. It's very hard for me to go on birth control because I am sensitive to hormones but this one was perfect. Only side effect I had was sore breast but it wasn't that serious for me. I'm on Lessina now so I no longer take it (they are related). It's perfect too but I don't have sore breast on it."

• Kris
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 27, 2019

"I've been on this pill going on six years now, and I cannot recommend it enough. My once debilitating menstrual cramps are much lighter, and my period has shortened by three days. The pill is so consistent, I can monitor my cycle down to the hour my bleeding will begin. I have had no negative side effects at all. My acne has been reduced, but has not completely disappeared. The pill is effective at preventing pregnancy. Great birth control option that I have my own control over."

• Ellie...
• March 19, 2013

"I have been on Aviane for 3 months. During the first month, things were okay. During the last two months, my breasts are constantly super sore and I have (mild but annoying) cramping every day. My breasts have also definitely gotten bigger which is okay but I'm not sure the pain is worth it. Also, before my last period I turned into an emotional monster and I'm usually pretty even keeled. I know it can take a few months to even out but I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to give it."

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

"I have been taking the Aviane pill for about three months now and it’s honestly been great! My boobs definitely grew two cup sizes and my acne flared up at first, but everything balanced back out after the second month. I highly recommend this contraceptive !"