Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• Ricey
• January 2, 2019

Lybrel (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "The first three weeks were terrible, dizzy, moody, brain fog...you name the side effect; I had it. After 3 weeks I was ready to give up. I would ask my husband everyday what his thoughts were. He knew the yo-yo of emotions my monthly cycle brought, how it effected work, relationships, sleep and parenting. This has CHANGED MY LIFE! The first 12 weeks (yup, 3 full months) I spot bleed everyday. I probably gained a few pounds due to water retention but that's gone. Sex drive was eliminated, it has since resurfaced. All the side effects are now gone, I'm clear minded, level headed and NO emotional rollercoaster each month. No monthly bloating, mood swings or feeling like my blood was boiling. I would do it all again. If you are questioning this or any pill you will want to give it 12 weeks...stinks at times but your body takes time. I've tried every other pill, IUD, antidepressants, no sugar, no caffeine... Etc. I don't get a period anymore."

• Anonymous
• January 15, 2010

Alesse (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I have been on Alesse for 4 years and am very pleased. Before I was on Alesse I was naturally very moody and my periods were heavy, long, and painful. When I started this pill my mood swings evened out and my period not only got less painful but shortened to only 3 days. I was a little concerned about how quickly I would get pregnant when my husband and I decided it was time but no worries there. I came off the pill New Years 2009 and was pregnant by Valentines. It is now January 2010 and I'm holding a beautiful baby girl. I plan on going back on Alesse as soon as possible."

• Mic
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 11, 2019

Lybrel (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I am SO happy with this pill. I have been on it for around 2 years now and it has made a huge difference for me. I have probably tried around 5 different types before this and all came with side effects (acne, mood swings, depression etc.) The last pill I was on (Microgestin) literally made me insane, I was depressed and crying every day for months. I thought it was just me until someone mentioned it could be my bc. Immediately when I switched I felt my depression lift and have had no mood swings or depression! My sex drive is even back (it was very dead before). I picked this one specifically and asked for it because it has one of the lowest amounts of estrogen than almost any other pill (thus less side effects). If anyone is having insurance problems, ask for Amethyst (it is the brand name for Lybrel) because some companies will only pay for brand name or vice versa. So if it’s not free try switching to generic or brand name! Hope this helped!"

• Anonymous
• January 21, 2009

Lybrel (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I've been on this for a little over a year (it just came on the market in the summer of 2007), and I have had no problems with it whatsoever. No breakthrough bleeding, no spotting, no periods (unless I missed more than a pill, then I had some light spotting). I've had so many problems with other birth controls, ranging from Depo, to the patch, to the ring, to 13 different types of pills, and I finally found one that worked for me!"

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

Alesse (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I am in love with this birth control Alesse! It is the first one I have ever taken and I went on it because I would get such bad acne all over my cheeks especially around my period. There was never a time where my skin was clear and when it was better it would still have a bunch of scars until it would get horrible again. In the first week my skin got a little better, there was a little bit of cramping and mood swings but not too bad, in the second week it was breaking out (but not nearly as bad as the worst its been) and then in the 3rd week, almost perfect just scars to heal up. I'm on just over a month and my skin is literally perfect, just a couple scars left to heal and now and they can actually heal because my face isn't going to have another huge breakout the next day anymore!"

• Jessica
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 10, 2021

Vienva (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "First time ever taking birth control, Vienva 29 year old. No breakouts, no weight gain or mood swings. In the beginning I did experience minor headache but as the months went on, no more headaches. No problems with nausea as well. The only thing I believe my body was still adjusting to the meds because some brown spotting when skipping placebos going straight to my next pack which only happened twice in the first 2 months of using. Other than that everything seems to be working well for me yay. Ladies listen to your body otherwise switch to other brands :)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2014

Orsythia (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I have been taking this pill for two weeks now and I have noticed I've been feeling super fatigued. I am usually energetic and outgoing but the past two weeks all I have wanted to do was sleep, even while I'm out with friends I'm still tired."

• Anonymous
• April 15, 2021

Larissia (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I’ve been on Larrisa for over two years now, I started taking it when I was 17 because I had horrible periods ever since I started menstruating. I’ve had no side effects of any kind luckily because I know most women struggle to find a good birth control for them. My period has stayed regular and consistent( I track it), I actually lost weight when taking it going from 180 lbs to 140 in about a year, my diet didn’t change and I didn’t do any extra exercise I just lost weight. My periods are much more manageable now then they were before I started taking it, before I started it I had to miss school every month because I would be so sick and nauseous from the cramps. Now while I am on it my cramps can still be pretty bad usually on the first day on my cycle, I am able to still go to work and do my daily activities with some medication to help the pain."

• Going...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 21, 2019

Lutera (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I’ve been on birth control for over 6 years. I started with the depo (did that for 2 years) and stopped because I was bleeding constantly and then I had Skyla (IUD) (I had it for 3 1/2 years) and had no problems but had to get it removed because it wasn’t going to be effective anymore. I decided to give the pill a shot and I started taking Vienva in April of this year and I did notice that I was more emotional and my libido declined a bit. The company that provides me with birth control switched my pills to Lutera. I’ve been taking it for a little over two months and a half and I feel like I’m going insane. I started having irrational dark thoughts and I break down crying all the time. Also, my sex drive has had a huge decline. I’m a mess, I don’t feel like myself, I can’t take it anymore. With all that said I decided to stop taking the pill, yesterday was my last day and I hope I feel back to normal soon. My mental heath is more important."

• Loveb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2020

Vienva (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I read reviews on this birth control Vienva after it was prescribed to me and I was concerned already. I went through The Pill Club and they encouraged me to take it for a short time anyway because everyone has different experiences. Many reviews said that Vienva caused them acne and this is what I was concerned about. For about the first week of taking the pill I got bad headaches soon after taking them but those soon stopped. However, I took them for the recommended 3 months and began to have large, horrible acne. I am used to hormonal acne around my period but with this birth control my skin was getting worse and worse. I decided to stop use all together."

• Happy...
• August 27, 2020

Jolessa (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "39 YO w/two kids 6 and under. Not planning to have anymore kids. Heavy periods w/clotting & anemia. Dr recommended BC to lighten periods. I also wanted to stop having monthly periods. 1st week on Jolessa I had headaches. 3 weeks in headaches stopped. My skin is clearer. No mood swings. I feel happy but was not prone to depression before. I did feel bloated the first 2 weeks but that has gotten better by week 3, drinking lots of water, exercise & watching calories. No spotting at all. Not having a period for 3 months is improving my quality of life! I had lost nearly 20lbs before the BC. I’m not gaining-working out vigorously and counting calories BUT I do feel like I’m hungrier, craving sweets when I normally don’t and weight loss is slower than before. Overall I’m loving this birth control Jolessa. As far as fitness, it will just motivate me to work harder at working out and monitoring what I eat. I recommend giving it a try. Don’t let negative reviews deter you. I let that stop me for years and suffered."

• Nor
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2013

Levora (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I never write reviews but I decided to share my experience with everyone on this birth control. I was so freaked out when I got this birth control because I saw all of these horrible reviews, depression, weight gain etc. I have had nothing but an amazing experience on this. I have been happier, my weight is finally staying in one range and not fluctuating, I even lost a few pounds (nothing serious but it did not make me gain). It has really been amazing and I think that if the reviews scare you, just try it. You can always switch. I was terrified but everyone has a different body and reacts differently. You never know, this might be the best thing for you."

• yonoono
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2018

Vienva (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I started this BC because my sister was on it and had had no problems. But when I came to this site and saw the reviews, I was terrified! The reviews made me worry that this was going to plunge me back into my depression and hit me in the worst way. But I'm glad to report it's done none of that. Even though I have the usual moodiness, I have no pains throughout the month, no depression uptake, not pregnant, and my period cramps are SO MUCH BETTER. I know everyone's different, but here to say this BC isn't bad for everyone."

• Anonymous
• February 18, 2021

Levlen (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I’ve been using this pill for only a week and a half and already experiencing bad anxiety, depression and I never experienced this before. I’m always a joyful person I thought it was just me and now reading with the other girls have been through I’ve just stopped taking it and hoping to feel like myself again soon. I've been crying over the smallest things so random don’t recommend this pill at all. I will be going back on yasmin"

• dabbe...
• November 4, 2020

Vienva (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I’ve only been taking Vienva for 4 days, I’ve been puking every single day and having an extremely bad migraine. It hasn’t gone away since starting these pills. I was going to try to wait it out the 2 weeks for the side effects to dissipate but I don’t think I’ll be able to do that. I wake up nauseous everyday the whole day, and with a migraine that pounds and will not stop. I DO NOT recommend these"

• Cici
• February 1, 2014

Alesse (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I've been taking Alesse for 6 years. It's the only birth control I have ever used. And I love it. I've never had problems with it before. My periods are predictable, very light and regular. I don't experience mood swings, or any major cramping on the pill either. It controlled my acne as well. I would suggest Alesse to every girl."

• Elsie...
• June 23, 2013

Levora (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I've taken Levora, since I was 18, and am now 30. Not once have I noticed any issues except for a slight decrease in my sex drive. No weight gain, no cramps, very little mood swings(but that can be said for all, including men) my period lasts about three days and they are extremely light- to the point it can go unnoticed. I've also had unprotected sex for 11 years with the same man, and not once have I been pregnant, or even a close call. My period arrives at exactly the same time every month like clock work. It makes me feel like a normal human being. I might have one day prior to staring my period, in which I feel a little funky; but it sure beats the alternative! I'd never switch, and if you're unsatisfied, try it!"

• KitKat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2021

Balcoltra (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I was switched to this birth control to help regulate my periods and help with break through bleeding I’ve had with another pill. I haven’t been on this pill for a week and for the first few days I kept telling myself that I need to continue this birth control at least 3 months because maybe my mood will level out. It has not. I have become extremely depressed and unmotivated. I was not struggling with depression before the pill and I was generally in a happy mood. However, I did suffer from depression in my early teen years. I have been on this pill for 5 days and I am already having suicidal thoughts. Because of this, I have decided to quit taking the pills. There is no reason I should have bad thoughts about myself and my body and my existence this much from one pill. It has also made me lose my appetite and I cannot sleep."

• ILove...
• February 18, 2010

Lybrel (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I was on YAZ for about a year and it was a horror trip. After lots of internet research and talking to my doctor I switch to Lybrel. This pill is THE BEST I've ever been on. My mood swings are gone and I have not had any noticeable side effects. Thank you Wyeth for this great product!!!!"

• Susi
• July 13, 2021

Vienva (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "If vienva works for you thats great but for me, my body isn’t reacting so well. It made me feel tired all the time and moody, during the 3-4 week I've been bleeding heavy for about 12 days straight. I don't know if this is normal or not but I do regret taking the pill"

• Anonymous
• November 10, 2009

Lybrel (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I love this medicine! I have never experienced break through bleeding and have been on it for a year and a half now. I had tried everything before this, generic birth control (made me emotionally crazy), the Nuvaring (could never remember to put it back in and it bothered him), Mirena (the wire bothered him) -- finally found this after all that and it's all about me -- NO PERIODS! NO CRAMPING. NO MESS. Life, normal... everyday."

• Mel
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 29, 2019

Aubra (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "This was the first birth control I ever went on and it worked great. No side effects! No child! After a year (March19’) planned parenthood gave me Aubra EQ. If this happened to anyone else this I would like to know. I was unaware it was different and took it. Immediately I had symptoms such as mood swings, cramping and nausea. I got the worst cramping I’ve ever had. At the end of the month my period did not come. I have taken many test and they say I’m not pregnant but yet I have not gotten my period. PP says they do not carry Aubra anymore just Aunba EQ and according to them it’s the same. But obviously not."

• Breanid
• May 19, 2014

Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "Aviane is the second birth control I have taken, but the first that I have actually stuck to for a somewhat long period of time. I first started out with progestin-only Nora-be and I did not like it at all. Upon receiving Aviane, I was fairly excited to start. I heard mixed reviews but decided to start it anyway and let me tell you, I'm glad I did. Aviane has cleared up my acne almost completely. I used to suffer from mild acne and my skin is almost flawless. Also, my breasts seem to have enlarged. I feel like I may have gained weight due to an increased appetite but probably no more than 4-5 pounds which is worth not getting pregnant and having clear skin plus I'm fairly petite. I definitely plan to stay on Aviane for a long time! Love it!"

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

Amethyst (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "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 breast did hurt for the first two packs pretty bad, but now their 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!"

• Gehdu...
• May 11, 2014

Lutera (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) "I've been taking lutera for about five months now. I've noticed that my mood swings have gotten terrible. I am prone to headaches, and I've gained quite a bit of weight that is nearly impossible to lose. "