Falmina and Sore Breasts: What Users Say

• Sw1...
• February 23, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on Falmina birth control for about 8 months now, and I love it. I have not gotten pregnant, and my cycles are much lighter, less cramping, and shorter. My acne has cleared! I would most definitely recommend this birth control. The only negative thing I find annoying at times is breast tenderness."

• kal...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2019

For Birth Control "When I came home from college, my pharmacy didn’t carry Aubra and switched me to “generic” Falmina, and I HATE it. It made me gain an incredible amount of weight. My periods are completely out of whack; some months it will come a week early, some will be a few days early, and others will be when it’s supposed to be. When I get my periods, I never know how heavy they are going to be, and some months they still give me awful cramps. My breasts are tender for all weeks of the month other than the week right after the placebo pill. I get worried that I’m pregnant (which Falmina has been good at preventing) because my symptoms, such as breast tenderness and random spotting between placebo pills, are so bad. I get dizzy and nauseous, have had no motivation, have zero sex drive, and have been prescribed an anti-depressant medication since I’ve been on Falmina. I have been on Falmina for 9 months and will be switching."

• keg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2019

For Birth Control "Prior to Falmina, I was taking Aubra for birth control, and I loved it. I never had irregular periods, mood swings, or weight gain. Since starting Falmina about 6 months ago, I’ve had extreme issues. My period comes days early nearly every month. I’ve had pregnancy scares because I will have breast pain to the point where they can’t even be touched, and I’ll be extremely bloated 1-2 weeks before my period. I’m very irritable and cry over nearly everything, something that usually never happened. Also, since beginning this brand, I’ve gained 10 pounds without changing any of my eating or exercise habits. Overall, I’ll be talking to my OB/GYN about switching brands, and I do not recommend."

• jay...
• October 31, 2019

For Birth Control "I hate this birth control, Falmina! I was on Mirena before this, and my periods were almost a month long while I was on that, so my doctor changed me to Falmina to make my periods more regular and shorter. It did not work. It's my second month on it, and my first month was the heaviest my period has ever been, it was also almost a month long. On month 2, I didn't get my period till week 3 of the pills, on the last pill for that week. Also, my acne is out of control, and my nipples and breasts were so sore and painful for weeks! I will be switching back to Mirena."

• jay...
• October 31, 2019

For Birth Control "I hate this birth control, Falmina! I was on Mirena before this, and my periods were almost a month long while I was on that, so my doctor changed me to Falmina to make my periods more regular and shorter. It did not work. It's my second month on it, and my first month was the heaviest my period has ever been, it was also almost a month long. On month 2, I didn't get my period till week 3 of the pills, on the last pill for that week. Also, my acne is out of control, and my nipples and breasts were so sore and painful for weeks! I will be switching back to Mirena."

• Pen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I typically don't experience much weight gain with birth control, have regular and fairly light periods, and nice skin. Three weeks in, my general four-day period is going on three weeks. My face feels rough, and I've gained nine lbs. OH MY LORD, my boobs hurt, and I've gained cup sizes. I'm also more emotional. Remember, everyone's body is different... try it and see if it works. I myself will be looking for something new."

• 121...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2015

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I have been on this pill for 2 months. The first month was okay. I didn't feel any different besides slight water gain. My first period did not come until the 4th day on the placebo pill. The 2nd month I had nipple tenderness every single day, which sucks because it hurts when I work out. My period did not come until the 3rd day on the placebo pill. I would say it is a good contraceptive besides the nipple tenderness. I had no other side effects. I am most likely switching to a different contraceptive due to the nipple tenderness."

• Del...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2018

For Birth Control "I got Falmina to help with my periods as I used to have awful cramps and mood swings that could murder you with a glance. I've been taking this for about 3 months now. The results are: My cramps no longer happen! I still get mood swings, but now they're more crying instead of yelling and snapping at people. The rest of my side effects include my breasts being sore the week before my period, discharge. I both lose and gain weight, it depends on what kind of day it wants to give me. I've been getting more blackheads and a couple more pimples than usual. I have not used this birth control for sex yet (just want to wait just in case of pregnancy as I've heard multiple people have gotten pregnant with Falmina.)"

• Eli...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 5, 2016

For Birth Control "I switched to this birth control after being on Larin Fe, which made me feel completely crazy. I have been on this pill for 6 months, and I did really like it. I used to have extremely heavy periods with horrendous cramps, and since going on this, my periods are much lighter, shorter, and typically no cramps at all. The only negative is that I have breast tenderness pretty much the entire month. It only ever stops during placebo week. Lately, though, I have felt extremely anxious, and I hope this pill won't turn out like Larin Fe, where I felt so crazy and anxious 24/7! I haven't gotten pregnant on it either, so that is a major plus."

• nav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2017

For Birth Control "Terrible experience. Had sore nipples, tightness in chest; abnormal bleeding as well as loss of sex drive. Was on this for almost 6 months and side effects did not subside."