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Lessina for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

Lessina has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 109 reviews for the treatment of Birth Control. 34% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Lessina

  • Anonymous
  • April 5, 2018

"Was on this birth control for four months. I am a pretty optimistic look on the bright side happy girl, but this stuff completely changed that. I became very moody, very grey. Very depressed for no reason. It worked but the side effects were not worth it. It made my head feel very cloudy and made me feel like I was stuck in my head. I ran out of my fourth month and didn’t have a chance to go get a refill right away, which turned into a huge blessing. My head started to become clear and I began to feel like myself again. Needless to say I will be looking for a new bc."

5 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 20, 2018

"I've been on it for a month and so far I've gotten 2 period that lasted for 8-10 days and I know its because my body isn't used to it but hopefully it gets normal in about 2 more months. If not I'm switching to a different birth control"

6 / 10
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  • Jackz
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 31, 2018

"WORST BC EVER! I had used this after giving birth to my son. I would get really bad nausea that would last a week and would make me think I'm pregnant every month, it would do that then I would get my period. I've had horrible depressed thoughts and just horrible horrible experience with this pill. I didn't gain or lose weight Did have some acne blotches every now and then"

2 / 10
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  • Mimi
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • September 26, 2018

"I’ve been on this pill for a good year and a 1/2 or so. I started because after having my 2nd daughter, I hadn’t gotten my period for a year. She was exclusively breast feed as was her older sister (got my period back with her at 10 months old). So it’s been very effective in preventing pregnancy and I have had no bad side effects until recently. Within the past 3-4 months, I’ve noticed I’ve been having mood swings, emotional outbursts and horrible migraines (which historically I’ve never had), decreased libido (hubs works a lot now so no big deal), dizziness and fogginess. Throughout the course of using, I did notice depressive emotions. I’ve now been off for about 1.5 weeks and my headaches are lessened and I’m noticing positive mood changes however, my uterus and lower back are in mild discomfort and pain. My appetite has also gone back to normal so no overeating lol. I want my girls to have a happy mama."

8 / 10
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  • Erika
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 23, 2019

"I’ve been on it for about 4 months. This is the start of the 5th month and since I started the pack (6 days in). NAUSEA! I take it at night before bed after a meal and I wake up around 5 horribly sick I end up throwing up and still not feeling better. But other than that I loved it. Never gained weight or had acne."

4 / 10
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  • Ash
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 7, 2018

"Based on my experience with this pill so far (3 months) I would not recommend it. I get very nauseous after taking and have had a low mood (tired and depressed). I also get indigestion now which I never had prior to taking."

1 / 10
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  • Love
  • April 19, 2020

"I have been on Lessina for six months. So far the only side effects I’ve experienced are: weight gain, clear skin and, sleeping a lot. I honestly like the pills."

9 / 10
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  • Maddy
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 8, 2019

"Do not take Lessina!!!! I developed blood clots in my lungs for which I was hospitalized for and almost died! Do NOT take this"

1 / 10
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  • Rrj
  • March 27, 2020

"This pill Lessina caused spotting every time I took it, and gave me a cyst with very bad cramps and often caused dizziness"

1 / 10
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  • rossp...
  • September 8, 2011

"I have gained weight and my depression has gotten worse. I had the Mirena before so there is no comparison."

4 / 10
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  • Melissa
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 18, 2018

"I started Lessina about 2 months ago. I really like it. It has stopped my period altogether. My acne has gone away completely. I’m very happy with it."

9 / 10
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  • Lys
  • September 7, 2018

"Got my period weeks early, I feel tired all the time. I’m currently experiencing the worst headache, I've ever had in my life! I highly advise AGAINST taking this birth control!!"

1 / 10
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  • 22ano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 26, 2018

"pros: short periods, no mood swings, no acne, increase sex drive Cons: ~10 lbs of weight gained over a couple of months"

8 / 10
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  • Dani
  • February 3, 2021

"rarely notice the side effects, some times nausea, maybe once or twice a year. Other than that no complains."

10 / 10
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  • Rose
  • December 7, 2020

"Great BC . I am sensitive to others . It took me 2 months to deal with some of the moody side effects but other than that my period is very light and consistent and I recommend"

10 / 10
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